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23 hrs ago | Holtville Tribune

United States Needs to Prepare for Fall Influenza Season & the New H1N1 Virus

The Obama Administration sent a strong message to the nation today that it is time to start planning and preparing for the fall flu season and the ongoing H1N1 flu outbreak and that the federal government is prepared to commit resources, training, and new tools to help state and local governments and America's families get ready.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine, Influenza, Bethesda, MD, US Governors, Martin O'Malley, Jim Doyle

Thursday | Burlington Free Press

Union says federal dollars lost with job cuts

The Vermont State Employees Association charged Monday that the state would forgo $2.4 million in federal funding as a result of recent layoffs.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Personal Finance, Retirement

Tue Jul 07, 2009

Burlington Free Press

Vermont should end fiscal year without deficit

State officials believe they can end the fiscal year without a deficit and avoid dipping into rainy day funds.

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Related Topix: Vermont, Vermont Government, US Governors

Sun Jul 05, 2009

Seven Days

Chain Reaction

At first glance, there don't appear to be too many similarities between our straightlaced Gov.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Mark Sanford, Putney, VT

Fri Jul 03, 2009

The Bennington Banner

A strained safety net

Now that the legislative session has ended and the state has a budget for the coming 2010 fiscal year, I want to commend our representatives and the governor for their efforts to minimize cuts to the system of care for Vermonters with mental illness and developmental disabilities.

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Related Topix: Bennington, VT, Montpelier, VT, US Governors, Opinion

Wed Jul 01, 2009

Denton Publications

Plan under way to attract bioscience industry

Gov. Jim Douglas attended the kick-off event for the Vermont Biosciences Alliance last week.

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Related Topix: Vermont, Vermont Government, US Governors, Albany College of Pharmacy

Tue Jun 30, 2009

BurlingtonFreePress.com

My Turn: Legislature fails on a key issue

In the aftermath of a contentious legislative session, we're all left to wonder: What the heck went wrong? Where do we go from here? And, most importantly: Who can we trust to speed Vermont's economic recovery? For many Vermonters, the answers are clear.

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Related Topix: Vermont, Vermont Government, US Governors

Sun Jun 28, 2009

Athens Banner-Herald

Paralyzed Vt. GI gets star-spangled welcome home

For Pfc. Andrew Parker, it was a bittersweet homecoming: He was hailed as a hero, feted with a star-spangled parade and showered with gifts at a welcome home ceremony.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Army, Norwich University, US Governors, Johnson State College, Hyde Park, VT

Fri Jun 26, 2009

BurlingtonFreePress.com

Douglas official chosen to lead state chamber

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce has chosen state Economic Development Commissioner Betsy Bishop as its new president.

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Related Topix: US Governors, East Montpelier, VT, Montpelier, VT

Wed Jun 24, 2009

KOMO-TV Seattle

Gov. Gregoire in D.C. to meet with Obama over health care issues

Governor Chris Gregoire is in Washington D.C. Wednesday to meet with President Obama and other governors over health care.

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Related Topix: Christine Gregoire, US Governors, US News, Jim Doyle, Mike Rounds

Tue Jun 23, 2009

Burlington Free Press

Gov. Douglas to meet with Obama on health care reform

Governor Jim Douglas and five other governors will be in Washington Wednesday for a meeting with President Barack Obama to discuss health care reform.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Deval Patrick, Vermont, Vermont Government

Mon Jun 22, 2009

Knoxville News Sentinel

Tennessee makes strides in electronic prescribing

Tennessee is recognized as one of the top five most improved states in routing prescriptions electronically.

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Related Topix: Tennessee Government, Tennessee, Phil Bredesen, US Governors, Haywood County, TN

BurlingtonFreePress.com

My Turn: Catamount Health makes a difference

In response to Gov. Douglas's proposed changes to the Catamount Health system, I believe that any such cuts would be catastrophic to the very people that are most affected by the current economic downturn.

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Related Topix: US Governors

Sun Jun 21, 2009

Expansion Management

Former Connecticut Manufacturer Chooses Vermont for Relocation, Expansion

Project Graphics Inc., a manufacturer of banners and fabric displays, recently relocated its operations from Connecticut to South Burlington, Vt.

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Related Topix: Vermont, South Burlington, VT, US Governors

Fri Jun 19, 2009

Seven Days

Truth Be Told

In press interviews since the end of the legislative session, Gov. Jim Douglas continues to harp on how the Democratic leadership "walked away" from budget negotiations with his administration.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Montpelier, VT, Bennington, VT

Wed Jun 17, 2009

Burlington Free Press

Tax and fee increases hit many Vermonters

Vermonters who smoke, drink gin or whiskey, download books, own a boat or drive a car will soon pay state government more in taxes and fees.

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Related Topix: Vermont, US Governors, Tax

Mon Jun 15, 2009

TheChamplainChannel.com

Seven Days Columnist Shay Totten's 'Fair Game'

Barack the Quad - Will Pres. Barack Obama make the trek to Vermont to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain's "discovery" of Lake Champlain? There is a precedent.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, George Bush, US Governors

Sat Jun 13, 2009

WCAX-TV Burlington

Vt. Budget Battle Continues

Less than a week after scoring a historic win by defeating Governor Douglas and putting their own state budget in place, lawmakers called for cooperation.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Vermont, Vermont Government

Thu Jun 11, 2009

The Valley Reporter

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Vermont Governor Jim Douglas, center, and Valley Representative Adam Greshin, right.

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Related Topix: US Governors

Wed Jun 10, 2009

WPTZ-TV Plattsburgh

Lawmakers Say Goof Allowed State Layoffs

Vermont lawmakers say they goofed in making a budget bill affecting state job cuts effective July 1, and that the mistake allowed Gov.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Barre, VT, Montpelier, VT

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