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Congress can slash the cost of health care premiums by as much as a third

A proposal to repeal Obamacare entitlements and replace them with grants to states would reduce premiums for individual coverage by as much as 32 percent, according to an analysis by the Center for Health and Economy.

October 4, 2018 in Commentary.
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Time to pull the plug on electric vehicle handouts for the rich

Promoted as a way to wean Americans off their alleged addiction to oil, both federal and state governments have generous handouts for electric vehicles. Consumers can use up to $7,500 of other peoples’ money to buy an electric vehicle.

October 4, 2018 in Commentary.
Gov. Phil Scott official Facebook page

Gov. Scott gets ‘100 percent’ score from Planned Parenthood

Republican Gov. Phil Scott has received a perfect 100 percent score from Planned Parenthood after filling out the abortion provider’s 2018 candidate survey.

October 3, 2018 in TNR News.
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State Headliners: As another VT GOP candidate backs commercial pot, warnings come from Colorado

Do policymakers in Vermont and other states really want to know what happens when marijuana is sold legally and commercially? The U.S. Attorney for Colorado wants them to know.

October 3, 2018 in TNR News.
Office of Senator Orrin Hatch

Sen. Orrin Hatch blasts Dems over Kavanaugh, says ‘stop lying’

“If the claims about sexual assault fail to stick, we’ll take him down with straw men about drinking and nitpicking about yearbooks,” Hatch criticized. “It was always and only about defeating Judge Kavanaugh by any means necessary.”

October 3, 2018 in U.S..
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Victim of attempted rape supports Kavanaugh, says allegations must be supported by facts

“We all have to listen to her, and give her an opportunity to share her story,” she said, adding, “but also believe in the presumption of innocence, and there has to be justice for everyone.”

October 3, 2018 in U.S..
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Report: Vermonters earning less, but more have jobs

The grades are in for Vermont’s economic progress over the last two years, and the main takeaway is that household income is down, despite some hopeful signs.

October 2, 2018 in TNR News.
Troy Worden/The Daily Signal

Frenier: Why women should support Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation

Through the callous political game-playing of the U.S. Senate Democrats, our entire nation has been thrown into an unnecessarily hurtful debate that pits men against women and liberals against conservatives. I condemn these despicable tactics and encourage women to reject them.

October 2, 2018 in Commentary.
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Amazon raises minimum wage to $15 after workers pushed back at ‘robot’ culture

All full-time, part-time, temporary and seasonal Amazon employees will now receive higher pay after the company announced Tuesday that it will raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour.

October 2, 2018 in U.S..
U.S. Senate

Bernie Sanders’ misguided Amazon bill could backfire on workers

The Stop BEZOS Act could be considered an alternative method of mandating the $15 an hour minimum wage. However well-intentioned, it would have negative economic effects — it would likely lead to increased unemployment.

October 2, 2018 in U.S..
U.S. Navy

‘The Vermont’ will be the most technologically advanced submarine in the world

It is an honor to have the newest of the Virginia class of submarines named after the Green Mountain State. It is the first time since 1920 when the second USS Vermont was decommissioned that a ship will bear the name Vermont.

October 2, 2018 in Commentary.
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AARP, other senior citizen groups silent on minimum wage despite impact on retirees

A $15 minimum wage could have a negative impact on retirees who live on a fixed income, yet the state’s advocates for seniors are refusing to get involved.

October 1, 2018 in TNR News.

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