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Media Maven: Media Maven: Social Change Anytime Everywhere 05/23/2013

Nationally known blogger and social media pro, Amy Sample Ward offers tips and strategies for successful navigation through the high seas of social media and the internet.

Senator Patrick Leahy: Address to Albany College of Pharmacy Graduates 05/19/2013

Senator Patrick Leahy delivers commencement remarks and receives an honorary doctorate during ceremonies honoring the first class to graduate from the Albany College of Pharmacy’s Vermont campus.
Leahy, the Senate’s most senior member, and chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, discusses the role of pharmacists in preventing prescription drug abuse and related crime, the problem of counterfeit medications, health care costs, and the growing importance of pharmacists in public health policy and delivery.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Town Hall Meeting with Danish Ambassador Peter Taksoe-Jensen 05/18/2013

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) holds a Town Hall meeting with Danish Ambassador Peter Taksoe-Jensen to discuss how the people of Denmark enjoy some of the best health care, education, and environmental protection in the world. The questins is posed: Are there lessons that the United States can learn from Denmark? More information: www.sanders.senate.gov

Congressman Peter Welch: Farm Bill Priorities 05/14/2013

Congressman Peter Welch is joined by representatives of Vermont’s dairy farmers, vegetable growers, and nutrition advocates discussing the prospects for a Farm Bill in this Congress, as well as his priorities for the bill. The House Agriculture Committee is scheduled to take up the bill May 15th, the Senate Agriculture Committee is taking up its version of the bill today, May 14th.

Congressman Welch outlined his priorities for the bill:

· Stabilize milk prices for dairy farmers;

· Disaster insurance for vegetable growers;

· Promote the use of local fruits and vegetables into school lunches;

· Protect nutrition programs from unreasonable cuts;

· Provide support for organic programs; and

· Grow Vermont’s maple industry through federal support for research and promotion.

Lurking in the Trees 05/13/2013

Worcester, MA could be almost anywhere in America. But when a foreign invasive pest - the Asian longhorned beetle - was discovered to be killing Worcester's maple trees, the city took decisive action to halt the spread of the beetle, protecting trees across New England from certain death.

Lurking in the Trees is a film production of The Hamburger Company. Its sponsors include The US Department of Agriculture - Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, The US Forest Service, The Nature Conservancy, The Continental Dialogue on Non-Native Forest Insects and Diseases, and the Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment. These organizations are united by their desire to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive forest pests. To learn more, please visit Vermont Invasives website.

Emerald Ash Borer: The Green Menace 05/13/2013

U.S. Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - This collaborative video tells the story of the perils of the Emerald Ash Borer and its impact on Ash trees. This program was funded by the USDA Forest Service and the USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and produced by Detroit Public Television. To learn more, please visit Vermont Invasives website.

Congressman Peter Welch: Bipartisan Progress on Reforming Ethanol Mandate 05/10/2013

Rep. Peter Welch announces bipartisan effort to reform the federal ethanol mandate. He is joined by Alan Porter, Owner of Small Engine Co., and James Ehlers, Executive Director of Lake Champlain International.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Press Conference on Social Security 05/08/2013

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) hosts a summit meeting on Capitol Hill with seniors, veterans and other grassroots groups united to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and veterans from budget cuts proposed by congressional Republicans and some Democrats. More information: www.sanders.senate.gov

Vermont Access Network (VAN): Sen. Sanders Town Mtg: 'Lincoln Film Discussion' 05/04/2013

Sen. Sanders holds a town meeting Saturday, May 4 at St. Johsnbury (St. J Academy, Fuller Hall) that will feature a free showing of the movie “Lincoln.” (Lincoln film NOT INCLUDED in this recording) This recording does include, a short 'Student Presentation' before the film. Also, after the film - Bernie and Vermont historians will lead a town meeting discussion about the role Rep. Thaddeus Stevens, R-Pa., who grew up in Danville, Vt., played in passing the 13th Amendment to end slavery.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Senior Issues 04/19/2013

Important discussion that features Senator Sanders and statewide leaders on senior issues. Are you concerned about how the fiscal crisis in Washington will affect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, Veteran's Benefits? Much is at stake in the coming year regarding issues that affect senior citizens. Presented with members of AARP-VT, Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern VT, VT Dept. of Disabilities Aging and Independent Living, VT Alliance of Retired Americans, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 21st: Share your thoughts on the value of PEG access channels and services to Vermont communities, the costs of such programming and services, and funding options to support programming and services at a PEG TV Public Hearing on October 21st.