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House Judiciary Committee Opens Debate On Impeachment Articles

Updated at 10:50 p.m. ET House Democrats began work on completing their articles of impeachment against President Trump Wednesday evening, setting the stage for a vote by the full House. The Judiciary Committee convened to amend the impeachment legislation introduced Tuesday by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., with its chairman, Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., calling the facts against Trump "overwhelming" and that Congress must act now to protect the integrity of U.S. election and its national...

A Joint Investigation From VPR & Seven Days

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'Worse For Care': Elder Abuse And Neglect Is A Well-Kept Secret In Vermont

Vermont families who rely on eldercare homes often know little about their track records, despite state inspections that document problem after problem. Families make crucial care decisions in the dark.

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'Worse For Care': When Eldercare Homes Flout The Rules, Managers Aren't Held Responsible

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What The VPR/'Seven Days' Investigation Reveals About Vermont's Eldercare Facilities

Brave Little State

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How Can Vermonters Drive Less?

For a state that calls itself green, Vermont sure has a lot of drivers. So what can be done?

Smaller Trees Stump Nature Conservancy's Carbon Project

By John Dillon • 7 hours ago

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The Nature Conservancy says its innovative plan to use a Vermont forest to help reduce greenhouse gas pollution in California did not turn out as hoped after a timber inventory showed the project was not economically feasible.

Emissions Cuts, But No Carbon Tax: What Vermont's 'Climate Solutions Caucus' Is Proposing

By Henry Epp • 11 hours ago

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A group of Vermont lawmakers plan to push forward significant legislation in the next session aimed at reducing Vermont's carbon emissions. The so-called "climate solutions caucus" has been holding public forums around the state in recent weeks to speak with Vermonters about how they want to see climate change addressed at the Statehouse.

Welch, Sanders Reflect On Congressional Responsibilities As Impeachment Moves Forward

By Bob Kinzel • Dec 10, 2019

On Tuesday morning, House Democrats announced the two articles of impeachment they are bringing against President Donald Trump.

As Rep. Peter Welch and the rest of the House prepare to vote, the possibility of a Senate trial also prompts questions about how senators who are presidential candidates — like Sen. Bernie Sanders — may be impacted by the timing.

Panel Wants More Resources To Investigate Racial Bias In Vt. Criminal Justice System

By Peter Hirschfeld • Dec 10, 2019

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Lawmakers need to beef up resources at the Vermont Human Rights Commission in order to investigate allegations of racial bias in the criminal justice system, according to an advisory panel created by the Legislature.

Cold Weather, Hot Reads: The 2019 Winter Book Show

By Jane Lindholm, Matthew F. Smith & April Qian • Dec 10, 2019

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As the second decade of the 21st century draws to a close, we're here to talk about the best books you've read this year. In Vermont Edition's semi-annual book show, we'll be talking about your literary picks for the year, whether that's novels, history, memoir or poetry.

House Democrats Unveil 2 Articles Of Impeachment Against Trump

By Amita Kelly • Dec 10, 2019

Updated at 8:50 p.m. ET

House Democrats unveiled two articles of impeachment against President Trump on Tuesday morning, charging him with abuse of power in the Ukraine affair and obstruction of Congress.

Read the articles of impeachment here.

'It's The Dairy Farm Sewer': Neighbors Say State Is Failing To Regulate Agricultural Pollution

By John Dillon • Dec 9, 2019

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Laurel Casey counts herself as a casualty of farm pollution.

Former Marlboro College Faculty Members Rallying To Keep Campus Open

By Amy Kolb Noyes • Dec 9, 2019

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Last month Marlboro College announced plans to close its Marlboro campus and merge with Emerson College, in Boston. Now a group led by former faculty members says it's working on a different plan.

Caroll Spinney, Who Played Big Bird And Oscar On 'Sesame Street,' Dies At 85

By Laurel Wamsley • Dec 9, 2019

Caroll Spinney, the actor and puppeteer who portrayed Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street over five decades, died Sunday at age 85.

The Sesame Workshop said Spinney had died at home in Connecticut, and that he had long lived with dystonia, a disorder that causes involuntary muscle contractions.

In Impeachment Hearing, Democrats Argue Trump Actions Are 'Clear And Present Danger'

By Philip Ewing • Dec 9, 2019

Updated at 6:51 p.m. ET

Democrats in the House took the next step toward impeachment on Monday with the presentation of what they call the evidence of President Trump's improper conduct in the Ukraine affair.

"President Trump's persistent and continuing effort to coerce a foreign country to help him cheat to win an election is a clear and present danger to our free and fair elections and to our national security," said Daniel Goldman, the Democratic staff counsel who presented the Democrats' case in the Judiciary Committee hearing.

'Vermont Edition' Music Show

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Shake And Groove, Vermont: Calling For Your Meaningful Music Of 2019

Live call-in discussion: Calling all musical minds! Vermont Edition is going all out this year with our annual 2-hour music show on Friday, Dec. 13. We're looking for your input on music—any music—that was important to you in 2019, and the songs that captured moments of joy, provided solace in times of need or felt special to you in any way.

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'Worse For Care': Elder Abuse And Neglect Is A Well-Kept Secret In Vermont

'Worse For Care': When Eldercare Homes Flout The Rules, Managers Aren't Held Responsible

What The VPR/'Seven Days' Investigation Reveals About Vermont's Eldercare Facilities

Brave Little State

How Can Vermonters Drive Less?

Smaller Trees Stump Nature Conservancy's Carbon Project

Emissions Cuts, But No Carbon Tax: What Vermont's 'Climate Solutions Caucus' Is Proposing

Welch, Sanders Reflect On Congressional Responsibilities As Impeachment Moves Forward

Panel Wants More Resources To Investigate Racial Bias In Vt. Criminal Justice System

Cold Weather, Hot Reads: The 2019 Winter Book Show

House Democrats Unveil 2 Articles Of Impeachment Against Trump

'It's The Dairy Farm Sewer': Neighbors Say State Is Failing To Regulate Agricultural Pollution

Former Marlboro College Faculty Members Rallying To Keep Campus Open

Caroll Spinney, Who Played Big Bird And Oscar On 'Sesame Street,' Dies At 85

In Impeachment Hearing, Democrats Argue Trump Actions Are 'Clear And Present Danger'

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