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NH Senate balks at allowing video slots at six sites
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The Senate has balked at allowing 15,000 video slots at six sites in New Hampshire.VPR News
Dems hope to retain control of NH state Senate
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With the departure of six incumbents, control of the New Hampshire Senate appears to be up for grabs, but the edge may go to Democrats.VPR News
Committee will recommend stronger law for sex crimes against children
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Committee Chairman Dick Sears of Bennington says anyone convicted under the law would go to prison for a minimum of 25 years – and a maximum of life.Vermont Edition
Next steps in punishing sex offenders
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Sen. Dick Sears recaps the public testimony his committee has taken on how to punish and treat sex offenders, and gives us a preview of draft recommendations for the Legislature. Also, VPR’s Neal Charnoff goes backstage with a production of "Well" by playwright Lisa Kron.VPR News
Bailout plan moves to U.S. Senate
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Senator Patrick Leahy says he won’t vote for the bill unless it includes new protections for taxpayers and some new oversight of the financial industry.VPR News
Leahy says Bush administration should be held accountable for firings
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A criminal investigation will be conducted into the Bush administration’s firings of nine U.S. attorneys two years ago.VPR News
Midday Newscast: August 20, 2008
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Study says new electric power plants could make sense for Vermont’s largest utilities; Dramatic increase in the number of calls to The Women’s Rape Crisis Center in Burlington; The New York State Senate back in session to vote on spending cuts; Vermonter Andrew Wheating’s Olympic drive is over.VPR News
Funding for heating assistance is uncertain
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Billions in new federal heating oil assistance faces a test vote in the US Senate this weekend. Money for Vermont and other cold weather states is at stake.VPR News