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Sanders: Congress must fight disastrous Citizens United ruling

By Press Release on May 1, 2010

WASHINGTON, April 29 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) cosponsored legislation introduced today in the Senate to rein in the influence of special interest corporate cash in federal elections.

The measure is a response to a Jan. 21 Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission, which lifted strict limits in place for decades on corporate spending on political campaigns.

“Congress must move forward aggressively in response… Continue reading

Posted in Digger digest | Tagged Bernie Sanders, Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission, U.S. Supreme Court

Panelists to discuss VLS campus ban on military recruiting

By Press Release on February 23, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Feb. 19, 2010

CONTACT:   John Cramer, Associate Director of Media Relations, 802-831-1106, jcramer@vermontlaw.edu

SOUTH ROYALTON, VT –– In the wake of the nation’s top defense officials calling for an end to the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, Vermont Law School will host a town hall meeting at 5:30 p.m., Wed., Feb. 24, to discuss its ban of military recruiting on campus until openly… Continue reading

Posted in Digger digest | Tagged don't ask don't tell, Downs Rachlin Martin, military recruiting, Pentagon, U.S. Supreme Court, Vermont Law School

Sanders: Supreme Court ruling opens the floodgates for corporations

By Press Release on January 23, 2010

“The answer, in my view, is that Congress must move forward aggressively for public funding of elections.” Continue reading

Posted in Digger digest | Tagged Bernie Sanders, campaign finance, corporations, federal elections commission, political action committees, U.S. Supreme Court

Markowitz: ‘Hardworking, everyday American citizens will be outspent at every turn’

By Editor on January 23, 2010

“Get ready for an avalanche of political advertising that will cause more bitter partisan fights that further manipulate and divide our country.” Continue reading

Posted in Opinion | Tagged campaign finance, Citizens United vs. the Federal Election Commission, Deb Markowitz, political action committees, U.S. Supreme Court | 3 Responses

Lilly Ledbetter: ‘Just treat me fair’

By Anne Galloway on October 18, 2009

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Activist says women can’t support their families because of pay discrimination in the workplace

Former Goodyear Tire plant manager details her nine-year struggle to bring her case to the U.S. Supreme Court

With her thick Alabaman drawl, Lilly Ledbetter roused a crowd of several hundred people at Vermont Technical College in Randolph with stories from her 11-year battle to bring the issue of pay discrimination to… Continue reading

Posted in Digger do-gooders | Tagged Alabama, Common Good, Fair Pay Act, Goodyear Tire, Lilly Ledbetter, President Barack Obama, U.S. Supreme Court, Vermont news, Vermont Technical College

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Gibbs details transparency and accountability initiatives

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"The Secretary of State is guardian of the principles Vermonters hold dear: small, local, transparent, accountable and fiscally responsible government; independence and self-sufficiency; hard work and ingenuity; and the integrity of our democratic processes," Gibbs said. "My campaign is about applying these principles in innovative ways to provide better, less costly services--real results that improve outcomes, strengthen the economy and reduce reliance on taxpayers. And improving outcomes in government requires more transparency and accountability."

Douglas proclaims September National Preparedness Month

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“Snow storms, floods, and other natural and man made phenomenon can and do occur in Vermont ,” said Governor Douglas. “These can happen anywhere at any time. While we can’t always avoid them, being prepared can help lessen the affects of these events on individuals, families, businesses and communities.”

Dartmouth celebrates 25th anniversary of Telluride Film Festival

by Press Release
Hopkins Center Film today announced the six-film line-up of this year’s Telluride at Dartmouth, a selection of films direct from the world-famous Telluride Film Festival in Colorado. Telluride at Dartmouth runs Friday, Sept. 24, through Thursday, Sept. 30, with showings at 4 and 7 pm of a different film each day.

Environmental Court’s decision on Sheffield wind project opens the floodgates for stormwater pollution

by Press Release
In a decision that has wide reaching implications, Justice Meredith Wright ruled that First Wind does not need to monitor baseline water quality prior to construction at their ridgeline location, and can use Best Management Practices for low risk environments to ensure that the Sheffield project will comply with Vermont’s Water Quality Standards.

Douglas names members of Native American Commission panel

by Press Release
Douglas has appointed nine new members of the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs, the first step in establishing a program for state recognition of Native American tribes in Vermont.
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