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

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'...

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Change At The Top: Presidential Turnover A Common Theme Among Vermont Colleges

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Community Report: To Save Money, N.H. Nonprofit Cuts Dessert From Meals On Wheels

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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?

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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.

Judiciary Committee Takes Up Impeachment In Hearing With Legal Scholars

By Philip Ewing • Dec 4, 2019

Updated at 6:40 p.m. ET

Wednesday marked the beginning of a new phase in House Democrats' efforts to impeach President Trump.

What members called the fact-finding portion of the process is complete, so the House Judiciary Committee began assessing what action to take and what articles of impeachment to draft, if it decides to draft them.

Migrant Activists Allege Chittenden County Sheriff Deputy Violated Policy

By Anthony Rodriguez Jr & Henry Epp • Dec 3, 2019

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The activist group Migrant Justice says a Chittenden County Sheriff's deputy violated policy by working with U.S. Border Patrol after a traffic stop last month. The organization protested Tuesday in front of the Chittenden County Sheriff’s Department on behalf of a detained migrant worker now facing possible deportation.

Vermont Should Join Nursing Compact, Regulators Say

By Howard Weiss-Tisman • Dec 3, 2019

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The Vermont Secretary of State's Office of Professional Regulation will ask lawmakers to pass legislation next year that allows Vermont to join the Nurse Licensure Compact. Registered nurses from the compact's member states — there are currently 34 — can work in any of the other states without getting a new license.

NPR's Favorite Books Of 2019: The Book Concierge Is Back With 350+ Great Reads

By editor • Dec 3, 2019

NPR's Book Concierge returns with 350+ new books handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. This year, for the first time, users can explore seven years of Concierge recommendations all in one place – that's more than 2,000 great reads.

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Health Insurer Hit With Record $1.8 Million Penalty For Selling Illegal Plans in Vermont

By Peter Hirschfeld • Dec 3, 2019

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State regulators say an out-of-state health insurance company illegally sold inadequate plans to thousands of college students in Vermont and improperly denied nearly a half-million dollars in medical claims.

READ: Republican Report On The Impeachment Inquiry

By NPR Staff • Dec 3, 2019

House Republicans have released their report on the impeachment inquiry into President Trump.

The release of the report from Republicans on the House Intelligence, Oversight and Foreign Affairs committees comes after more than a dozen witnesses testified both behind closed doors and in public hearings over nearly two months. The panel's Democratic majority has not yet released its own report on the inquiry.

Kamala Harris Drops Out Of Presidential Race

By Scott Detrow & Asma Khalid • Dec 3, 2019

Updated at 3:25 p.m. ET

California Sen. Kamala Harris is dropping out of the presidential race, citing a lack of funds. She informed her campaign staff of the decision on a conference call and later sent an email to supporters, in which she wrote "my campaign for president simply doesn't have the financial resources we need to continue."

READ: Impeachment Inquiry Report By House Intelligence Committee

By Elena Moore • Dec 3, 2019

Updated at 2:15 p.m. ET

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., has released a report that outlines the findings from public hearings and closed-door interviews conducted by impeachment investigators since late September.

How We Treat Young Offenders As Vermont's Only Juvenile Detention Facility Faces Closure

By Jane Lindholm & Matthew F. Smith • Dec 2, 2019

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Woodside, Vermont's only juvenile detention facility, recently hit a milestone: it was empty for the first time in its more than 30-year history. Now the Agency of Human Services is proposing to close Woodside for good. We're looking at what the closure means in the evolution of how we treat young offenders.

For 40 Years, Brattleboro Area Hospice Volunteers Have Helped People Who Are Dying & Their Families

By Howard Weiss-Tisman • Dec 2, 2019

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Brattleboro Area Hospice is the oldest volunteer hospice care group in Vermont. Back when it started four decades ago, the group worked to introduce the concept to people around Windham County.

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