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Opinion: Sanders and Leahy should be named in Vermont’s latest EB-5 Ponzi scheme lawsuit

Both Stenger and Quiros have pleaded guilty to various charges stemming from an FBI investigation into their fraud (over the AnC biotech facility project in Newport). But the Vermont political machines that eagerly aided and abetted the fraudsters haven’t suffered much, if any.

August 29, 2021 in Commentary.
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McClaughry: Climate Council is akin to deer in the headlights

That’s just a sampler from these climate crazed activists who expect “rivers of money” — their description — to bring it all about. Hang on to your wallet.

August 29, 2021 in Commentary.
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Pediatricians sue Biden administration for requiring doctors to perform trans surgeries against beliefs

Medical professionals are suing President Joe Biden’s administration over a mandate requiring doctors to perform transgender surgeries in violation of their religious beliefs or medical judgement.

August 29, 2021 in U.S..
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Roper: State spending is out of control, taxes to follow

The stark reality is that our politicians in Vermont are already spending money well beyond our tax capacity. But the really scary thing is, they’re not done. Not by a long shot.

August 27, 2021 in Commentary.
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Freedom vs. safety: GOP and Democrats offer opposing pitches on COVID strategy

Both the GOP and the Democratic Party in Vermont issued statements this week clarifying their stances on how to approach a new wave of COVID-19 and its variants, and the two major parties couldn’t be further apart.

August 27, 2021 in TNR News.
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Tom Evslin: It’ll be a great day when 100% of Covid cases are in vaccinated people

Get the damned shot if you haven’t. Get your booster as soon as it is available. And, even if vaxxed, wear your mask where there is high likelihood of getting or transmitting disease.

August 27, 2021 in Commentary.

Opinion: Vermont is not a bipartisan model for the US

U.S. News has this breathlessly overlong piece about Vermont. It’s a very blue state with a three-term “Republican” governor. Can it be a template for healing America? Only if more Republicans lay down or act like Democrats. But that’s not bipartisan, it’s surrender.

August 27, 2021 in Commentary.
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U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Biden’s new eviction moratorium

In a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, the high court ruled that the moratorium, which has prohibited landlords from evicting low-income tenants since its implementation in March 2020, would need congressional authorization to be continued.

August 27, 2021 in U.S..
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Burlington police chief debunks ticketing bias narrative: ‘You are seeing a car behave in a certain way, not a driver’

Acting Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad on Tuesday defended his department from yet another assertion that his officers use racial bias for their traffic ticketing duties.

August 26, 2021 in TNR News.
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19th century Vermont black lawman to be honored with historical marker

The little-known story of Stephen Bates, most likely Vermont’s first African-American police officer, will be immortalized at 11 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 3, with the unveiling and dedication of a state historical marker in Vergennes City Park.

August 26, 2021 in TNR News.
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VTGOP offers survey on redistricting House and Senate seats

It has been the position of many in the Republican Party that we should advocate for single member districts since they provide greater accountability and can protect the interest of smaller local communities. This year may be the best chance we have to at least move in that direction. Take a moment to complete this survey.

August 26, 2021 in Press Release.
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Governor Phil Scott and state and local officials commemorate 10th anniversary of Tropical Storm Irene

“This is a somber anniversary as we reflect on the damage done, lost homes, and worst of all, the seven people who died during and in the immediate aftermath of the storm,” Governor Scott said. “At the same time, we all saw that Irene brought out the best in Vermonters, with countless acts of courage and kindness.”

August 26, 2021 in Press Release.

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