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Sen. Patrick Leahy and Sen. Bernie Sanders listen to testimony at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on antitrust issues in the dairy industry on Saturday in St. Albans. Photo by Terry J. Allen.

Antitrust division to probe complaints about Dean Foods’ alleged monopolistic practices

By Anne Galloway on September 20, 2009

Justice official says “competition isn’t well served when one player controls 70 percent of the market”

Senators say dairy industry consolidation hurting farmers

Sen. Patrick Leahy and Sen. Bernie Sanders listen to testimony at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on antitrust issues in the dairy industry on Saturday in St. Albans. Photo by Terry J. Allen.

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70 percent of Welch’s earmarks were for military expenditures in 2008, 2009

By Anne Galloway on September 17, 2009

More than $49M directed to defense companies

and the Vermont National Guard in two-year period

Please note: This is the first in a series of stories about federal budget earmarks (also known as appropriations requests) made by Vermont’s congressional delegation.

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Press releases from Vermont organizations and businesses

Vermont one of three states to receive national grant for youth with autism

by Press Release

Over a two-year period, the NPDC will collaborate with state personnel to develop a system of professional development and technical assistance to promote the use of evidence-based practices for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. At the end of the grant period, Vermont will have a team of new trainers who will be able to provide ongoing professional development statewide. This will enhance training capacity in the state.

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Antitrust division to probe complaints about Dean Foods’ alleged monopolistic practices

Justice official says “competition isn’t well served when one player controls 70 percent of the market”

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Antitrust division to probe complaints about Dean Foods’ alleged monopolistic practices

Justice official says “competition isn’t well served when one player controls 70 percent of the market”

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and the Vermont National Guard in two-year period

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