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Amend 2012 02/01/2012
Amend 2012 is a campaign created for people—real people, not incorporated or limited liability people—who care about our democracy and want to be part of a solution. The problem? Since January 2010, corporations have been legally allowed to spend unlimited amounts of money in our elections on behalf of candidates who, when elected, owe the corporations favors. So even though "we the people" go to the polls and vote for candidates, once they're in office they must work on behalf of the corporate interests, not what's good for American families. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a case called Citizens United vs. FEC that corporations have the same rights as people, and that their unlimited corporate spending is the same as our free speech. For more info, visit Amend 2012.
Senator Bernie Sanders: Washington D.C. January Report 02/01/2012
Sen. Bernie Sanders discussed a range of issues in this 30 minute segment recorded in the U.S. Senate studios in Washington D.C.
Senator Patrick Leahy: Expansion of National Bulk Cash Smuggling Center 12/12/2011
Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) John Morton and Senator Leahy announce expansion of the National Bulk Cash Smuggling Center (BCSC) in Williston. The expansion allows the BCSC to enhance its role in combating bulk cash smuggling as part of the national strategy to fight transnational organized crime. Leahy secured funds for the expansion. Leahy chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee and is number two in seniority on the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Senator Bernie Sanders: Center for Energy Transformation and Innovation 12/12/2011
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Gov. Peter Shumlin Sandia National Lab Vice President Rick Stulen, Green Mountain Power CEO Mary Powell and the University of Vermont President John Bramley speaks of the Center for Energy Transformation and Innovation, a national energy research lab locating in Vermont. One focus of the new center will be energy efficiency, a field where Vermont already is a national leader. The center also will work on sustainable energy, economic development and the implementation of so-called smart grid technology that will make Vermont the first state in the nation to provide nearly all energy consumers greater control over their power consumption.
Senator Bernie Sanders: Funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) 12/07/2011
U.S. Sens. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine), and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) discuss their legislation to restore funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Near & Far Video, Introduced by Richard Kemp: The Dark Side of Chocolate 11/14/2011
A team of journalists investigate how human trafficking and child labor in the Ivory Coast fuels the worldwide chocolate industry. The crew interview both proponents and opponents of these alleged practices, and use hidden camera techniques to delve into the gritty world of cocoa plantations. For more information, click here.
If you have questions or comments about this program, please contact Richard Kemp at rtkemp@aol.com.
Representative Peter Welch: Middle East Trip - Oman, Afghanistan, Egypt 11/11/2011
Rep. Peter Welch discusses his trip to the Middle East. Rep. Peter Welch, on his way back to the United States, calls in from London, England to share perspectives on his bi-partisan trip to Oman, Afghanistan and Egypt.
Federal Disaster Assistance After Irene 11/08/2011
Carl Sherrill, Public Affairs Specialist with SBA, and Deanna Frazier, Public Affairs Specialiust with FEMA recap disaster assistance process and the upcoming deadline (Nov. 15., 2011). More information can be found at: www.disasterassistance.gov 1.800.621-3362 or via Smart Phones: M.FEMA.Gov
Senator Bernie Sanders: Town Meeting on the Future of the US Postal Service 11/06/2011
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders discusses the future of the Postal system in a public forum.
Senator Bernie Sanders: Washington D.C. October Report 10/13/2011
Sen. Bernie Sanders discussed a range of issues in this 30 minute segment recorded in the U.S. Senate studios in Washington D.C.
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Burlington Mayoral Matchup Live Forum at City Hall
Wanda Hines, Miro Weinberger and Kurt Wright are invited to get specific about their plans to run Burlington. Channel 17's Jess Wilson moderates the media panel of Kristin Carlson, WCAX; Kirk Carapezza, VPR and Andy Bromage, Seven Days. Can't attend in person? Watch the live stream at 5 p.m on TV Channel 17 or watch and join the live online chat at channel17.org or sevendaysvt.com.
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