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Midday Newscast June 10, 2008
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The statewide average price for gas exceeded $4 a gallon for the first time this morning; Vermont has a new law designed to monitor the use of large quantities of groundwater; more…VPR News
Guard members notified of possible mobilization in 2010
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The Vermont Army National Guard has received an order for a possible mobilization in early 2010. Adjutant General Michael Dubie says members of the 86th Mountain Brigade could be called up to active duty. He says he notified them and their families through an e-mail.VPR News
Vt National Guard to form partnership with Senegal
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The Vermont National Guard will be forming a State Partnership with the African Republic of Senegal. Vermont’s Adjutant General, Major General Michael Dubie, announced the partnership this afternoon.VPR News
VT Edition: Meg Mitchell & Chad van Ormer on managing the Green Mountain National Forest
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Meg Mitchell is the forest supervisor for the Green Mountain National Forest Supervisor. Chad van Ormer is Recreation Planner for the National Forest. They spoke with VPR’s Jane Lindholm about how changes are being implemented in the Green Mountain National Forest management plan.VPR News
Guard leaders expect large-scale deployment
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The commander of the Vermont National Guard says the force is expecting a "large-scale deployment" to the Middle East within the next two years.VPR News
Midday Newscast: February 5, 2008
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Traffic has been tied up in Brattleboro in the wake of a fatal accident on Interstate 91; more…VPR News
Group of lawmakers calling on Douglas to end deployment of Guard troops in Iraq
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A group of lawmakers is calling on Governor Jim Douglas to end the deployment of roughly 25 Vermont National Guard troops serving in Iraq. They say President Bush’s authority to use these troops has expired. But the governor says a review by his office shows that the President’s authority is legal.VPR News