In this program: Liberty Union candidate for U.S. House, Jane Newton, talks about her views on nuclear power, the Iraq war, and the bailout bill. Then, analysis from VPR reporter John Dillon, and a look back at voices in the news this week.
In this program: We continue our series of one-on-one interviews with the candidates for Vermont’s top offices with Congressman Peter Welch. Also, analysis with VPR reporters, and a look back at the voices in this week’s news.
Candidates for attorney general say the state needs to do more to combat sexual assaults and other similar crimes; in the race for the U.S. House, several independents are on the ballot against Congressman Peter Welch and Progressive Thomas Hermann; more…
Independent candidate Mike Bethel of Bennington is challenging Congressman Peter Welch for a congressional seat. The 57-year-old is a community activist, public
access television host and occasional columnist for the Bennington Banner.
Another community health center in Vermont
has won federal qualification to expand its services; Peter Welch says U.S.
needs a vice president who can work with Congress; Metal thieves have a new
target: manhole covers.
Vermont Congressman Peter Welch talks about
a number of issues, including efforts to combat high fuel prices. We’ll
discuss proposed funding increases for the fuel assistance program and Welch’s
opposition to expanded offshore drilling.
An Iraq war veteran is challenging Congressman Peter Welch,
saying the Democratic incumbent has failed to live up to his promise to end the
war.
Former
Army Specialist Thomas Hermann announced his candidacy today.
Congressman Peter Welch plans to break with the Democratic leadership, and vote
against a budget bill, because it contains no deadlines for withdrawing troops
from Iraq.
Congress has given its approval
to legislation that will provide $80 million for a variety of water projects in
Vermont. Included in the new law are major ecosystem
restoration efforts for Lake Champlain and the upper Connecticut River.
VPR’s Bob Kinzel reports.