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what Bernie called a difficult decision, he supported a new budget set
for a final Senate vote on Wednesday. It prevents some bad things.
Threatened cuts in Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid were staved
off. It does some good things. The budget restores some funding for
programs important to Vermonters like Head Start, Meals on Wheels,
heating assistance and education. But the budget bill was a missed
opportunity to do some important things. It does nothing to create jobs.
In fact, it doesn’t even help the 1.3 million Americans, including some
600 Vermonters, who are about to lose their unemployment benefits. “I
also am disappointed that my Republican colleagues continue to protect
corporate loopholes which are costing us about $100 billion every single
year,” Bernie said. “At a time of growing income and wealth inequality,
this budget doesn’t ask the wealthy and profitable corporations to pay a
nickel more in taxes.” |
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Sense of Community |
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Especially
at this time of year, countless Vermonters find ways to help those who
are less fortunate. This year, for example, Sweetwaters American Bistro
in Burlington continued a 24-year-old tradition and served a
Thanksgiving feast to nearly 1,000 diners. Sweetwaters is just one
example. There are many other selfless individuals, groups and
businesses doing something special to help their community. They deserve
a pat on the back.
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‘OUT-OF-CONTROL’ NSA |
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In
a blistering ruling, a federal judge declared that the bulk collection
of Americans' telephone records by the National Security Agency is
likely to violate the Constitution's ban on unreasonable searches.
Bernie applauded the ruling. “The NSA is out of control,” Bernie said.
“This ruling is an important first step toward reining in this agency,
but we must go further. I will be working as hard as I can to pass the
strongest legislation possible to end the abuses by the NSA and other
intelligence agencies.” For Vermonters interested in privacy rights and
government surveillance, mark your calendars for a Feb. 1 town meeting
that Bernie will host in Vermont. |
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http://sanders.enews.senate.gov/mail/util.cfm?gpiv=2100111055.965236.171&gen=1
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