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Deleting Jefferson as 'too secular'Thomas Jefferson has taken some tough knocks in recent years. Published: March 20, 2010 ( 0)
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Let sunshine in on high courtWouldn't it be something to see your U.S. Supreme Court at work? Published: March 19, 2010 ( 1)
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New life for arts and cultureThis article is the second part in a series highlighting the four committees of Rutland's Creative Economy initiative. Published: March 18, 2010 ( 0)
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Your river on drugsWhen you first see the picture you would think the editor had made a mistake and placed the picture on its side. Published: March 18, 2010 ( 0)
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The decline of empiresThe latest issue of "Foreign Affairs" magazine names an article on its cover as "Decline and Fall," with the rather chilling subtitle: "When the American empire goes, it is likely to go quickly." Published: March 17, 2010 ( 1)
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Arts begin early in Rutland schoolsThe Rutland community has always supported the arts and activities for young people, even in the most challenging economic times. Published: March 17, 2010 ( 0)
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Ira has spoken with clear voice about windThis is an open letter from the Ira Select Board and Planning Commission to Vermont Community Wind Farm (VCWF), our neighboring towns, and the public, to set the record straight on a few matters, and... Published: March 17, 2010 ( 3)
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Thoughts on Pelham's defense of the governorGov. Douglas, as well as many other politicians, is fond of saying "Vermonters won't stand for this (or that)." Published: March 12, 2010 ( 2)
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What I learned on Town Meeting DayAt town meeting just a few weeks ago, I learned that voters will put their tax dollars where their values are when they can look you straight in the eye and be convinced that their money is being... Published: March 11, 2010 ( 1)
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Rearranging the desk chairsWhen an ocean liner is sinking in the North Atlantic, rearranging the furniture on the promenade isn't likely to help. Published: March 11, 2010 ( 1)
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Privacy wouldn't be abusedThe question of whether the state's public records law should exempt the name of a donor or prospective donor even when that individual has requested anonymity has become the newest battleground in... Published: March 11, 2010 ( 0)
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No easy budget solutionsThe Vermont Legislature is now trying to figure out how to deal with a $150 million budget shortfall. Published: March 11, 2010 ( 0)
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