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Exxon defeats climate crusading AG’s attempt to hold Big Oil responsible for ‘duping investors’

New York’s Supreme Court cleared ExxonMobil Tuesday of accusations that the oil producer deceived investors and customers about the negative effects fossil fuels have on the environment.

December 10, 2019 in U.S..
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U.S. Supreme Court upholds ultrasounds before abortions law

“Women facing an unexpected pregnancy deserve to have as much medically and technically accurate information as possible when they are making what could be the most important decision of their life,” March for Life President Jeanne Mancini said in a statement.

December 10, 2019 in U.S..

‘It’s explosive’: Republican lawmakers highlight ‘significant errors’ by FBI

Republican lawmakers touted the FISA report findings Monday, noting the FBI had made significant errors and omissions when applying for warrants to spy on a Trump campaign advisor.

December 10, 2019 in U.S..

DOJ watchdog puts final nail In Steele dossier’s coffin

A Justice Department watchdog’s report released Monday definitively debunked one of the Steele dossier’s most pervasive allegations of collusion, while severely undermining other hair-raising claims about Donald Trump and former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page.

December 10, 2019 in U.S..
U.S. Air National Guard

Three more F-35s come to Burlington, performance reviews mixed

Three more F-35 Lightning II aircraft arrived at the Vermont Air National Guard on Thursday. The base is receiving the jets incrementally each month until 20 are stationed there by mid next year.

December 9, 2019 in TNR News.
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John Klar: Vermont’s fire and brimstone carbon tax

The latest and greatest sin is the fire-and-brimstone evil of scorching the Earth via our collective consumption, for which will be imposed a regressive, ineffective, inefficient tax. It is called “the carbon tax.”

December 9, 2019 in Commentary.
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Roper: Blitterdorf train scheme comes off tracks

If it costs nearly $100 million just to upgrade eight miles of track, what do you think it will cost to build up passenger rail infrastructure to the point where it is actually convenient and useful enough for a critical mass of people to realistically give up driving cars?

December 9, 2019 in Commentary.
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New Hampshire’s rules on PFAS in drinking water on hold as parties ponder costs, impacts

A recent ruling that stops the state from imposing new rules on PFAS chemicals has the support of New Hampshire’s leading business advocate, but the legal case is far from resolved.

December 9, 2019 in U.S..
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders

Opinion: The truth about the new food stamp work requirements’ effects

Under the rule, some able-bodied adults without dependents who have received aid for more than three months would be required to take a job; if a job is not immediately available, recipients would be required to undertake training, perform community service work or at least look for a job.

December 9, 2019 in Commentary.
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DOJ watchdog releases report on FBI surveillance of Trump campaign

The inspector general laid out a lengthy list of FBI officials’ missteps in the Trump-Russia investigation. Most of those involved the FBI’s handling of information used in applications to obtain Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) warrants against Carter Page, a former Trump campaign aide.

December 9, 2019 in U.S..
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Legislative economist says economy is up, but gives no credit to Trump

For about an hour lawmakers and policy experts gathered at the Pavilion Building to hear a comprehensive report by Legislative Economist Tom Kavet on the state of the Vermont economy and how it fits into the larger national trends.

December 8, 2019 in TNR News.
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Vermont launches cannabis education program despite legislative efforts to liberalize access to cannabis products

“As with all substance use, consumption of cannabis can be unhealthy. ‘Let’s Talk Cannabis’ gives Vermonters the information they need to make safe and informed choices,” Vermont Health Commissioner Mark Levine said.

December 8, 2019 in TNR News.

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