National
Senator Bernie Sanders: Press Conference on Chained CPI 01/31/2013
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) press conference onthe need to protect Social Security and veterans' benefits from cuts that would be caused byimplementing the so-called chained CPI. Seator Sanders is joined at this press conference by a growing coalition of seniors, veterans and labor organizations againts changing the consumer price to cut Social Security an desabled veterans' benefits.
The College Debt Crisis 01/29/2013
Community members, Peter Garritano, Sandy Baird, Charles Simpson and Marc Estrin idntify the problems of secondary education cost, offering some solutions to the ever growing problem in the U.S..
Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebrations: Tavis Smiley, Keynote Burlington's Martin Luther King Jr. Rememberance Celebration 01/20/2013
Annual Celebration features keynote speaker Tavis Smiley, nationally acclaimed host of the late-night television talk show Tavis Smiley on PBS and The Tavis Smiley Show and Smiley & West from Public Radio International (PRI). From his celebrated conversations with world figures to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders, Smiley has emerged as an outstanding voice for change in his roles as broadcaster, author, publisher, advocate, and philanthropist. Sponsors for the celebration include: City of Burlington; Church Street Marketplace; United Way of Chittenden County; KeyBank; NBT Bank; Vermont Department of Labor; People's United Bank and Spruce Mortgage.
Near & Far Video, Introduced by Richard Kemp: The Christmas Tree Fort 12/11/2012
'The Christmas Tree Fort' is a film based on a true story. A 9-year old boy begins collecting thrown-away Christmas trees to try and hold onto the holiday's spirit, with unintended consequences. This movie takes it to the streets, starring the children of the Lakota tribe, from the poorest Indian reservation in America. Is Christmas about one day, or a way of life.
If you have questions or comments about this program, please contact Richard Kemp at rtkemp@aol.com.
Near & Far Video, Introduced by Richard Kemp: The Road to Recovery 2012: A Showcase of Events 12/11/2012
Ivette Torres, Associate Director for Consumer Affairs, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Building on the 2012 National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) theme-"Join the Voices for Recovery: It's Worth It!"-this episode will feature footage, photos, and interviews of participants from events held around the country as individuals, families, and entire communities unite in celebration of Recovery Month. In addition, the show will highlight the positive and affirming message realized by millions of Americans: Treatment is effective and people can and do recover!
If you have questions or comments about this program, please contact Richard Kemp at rtkemp@aol.com.
Representative Peter Welch: Medicare Open Enrollment 12/03/2012
Rep. Peter Welch visits Cathedral Square Senior Living in Burlington to encourage seniors to take advantage of Medicare open enrollment, the once-a-year opportunity for seniors to make changes to their Medicare coverage. Open enrollment ends December 7th.
Featured Story
Bernie Sanders and The Danish Ambassador to the US, Live on TV and the Web
Tune in live on Burlington Telecom Channel 317 or live online at www.CH17.TV on May 18 at 1 p.m. for Senator Bernie Sanders and his special guest Peter Taksoe-Jensen, Denmark’s Ambassador to the United States.
