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Parker Highlights Importance of Healthcare to Business Development and Sustainability |
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Thursday, October 26, 2006 |
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South Burlington, VT – Democratic candidate for governor Scudder Parker met today with Don Mayer, the owner of Small Dog Electronics, to highlight business owners' concerns about rising health care costs. "Making health care truly affordable is the best economic development strategy we have," Parker said. |
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Scudder Parker & Senator Patrick Leahy Highlight Renewable Energy's Role in Economic Development in Vermont |
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Wednesday, October 25, 2006 |
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Barre, VT- Today, US Senator Patrick Leahy joined Democratic gubernatorial candidate Scudder Parker at a press conference to talk about their joint leadership in bringing renewable energy technologies to Vermont businesses and institutions. They also pledged to work together into the future to expand these activities to boost economic development in Vermont. |
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More Empty Promises from Jim Douglas |
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Tuesday, October 24, 2006 |
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Burlington, VT- In a new television advertisement for his campaign, Jim Douglas says that "Promise Scholarships cover up to 50% of tuition costs for thousands of Vermonters." |
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Parker Criticizes Douglas for Missing Important Piece of Affordability Agenda: Early Childhood Care and Education |
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Monday, October 23, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT- Scudder Parker, Democratic candidate for Governor, today gathered with childcare and early education providers and legislators to draw attention to Jim Douglas' failure to make childcare more affordable for working Vermont families. |
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Parker Criticizes Douglas for Missing Important Piece of Affordability Agenda: Early Childhood Care and Education |
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Monday, October 23, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT- Scudder Parker, Democratic candidate for Governor, today gathered with childcare and early education providers and legislators to draw attention to Jim Douglas' failure to make childcare more affordable for working Vermont families. |
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Parker Endorsed by Vermont Sierra Club, Vermont Alliance of Conservation Voters |
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Thursday, October 19, 2006 |
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Burlington, VT- Two major statewide environmental groups, the Vermont Alliance of Conservation Voters and the Vermont Sierra Club, endorsed Scudder Parker in the Vermont governor's race today. |
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Parker Criticizes Douglas' Failed Leadership on Housing Issues |
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Wednesday, October 18, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT- Scudder Parker, Democratic candidate for Governor, today criticized Jim Douglas' record of failed leadership on housing and presented his vision for making housing more affordable for all Vermonters. Parker described Douglas' so-called "Homes for Vermonters" plan as another empty promise from the Douglas administration that is long on sound bites and short on sound policy. |
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"We Can, We Have, We Are, We Will" |
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Friday, October 13, 2006 |
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Scudder Parker, Democratic candidate for governor, will wrap up a statewide series of rallies this Sunday, October 15, with a 7:00 PM rally in Contois Auditorium in Burlington. |
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Parker Responds to Douglas' 2nd Negative Ad with
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Thursday, October 12, 2006 |
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The Rest of the Story on Public Safety: Scudder Parker Promises to Keep Kids and Communities Safe Transcript from VPR debate on Sept. 19, 2006. |
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Parker Presses Douglas To Provide Answers to Tax "Cap" Unknowns |
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Thursday, October 12, 2006 |
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Scudder Parker, Democratic candidate for Governor, today repeated his call for Governor Jim Douglas to resolve unanswered questions regarding his property tax cap scheme. The questions concern provisions of Douglas’ proposed 3.5 percent cap on the growth of property taxes which to date he has refused to clarify. |
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Parker Campaign Releases Second TV Ad: Vermont Can't Afford Two More Years of Jim Douglas |
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Monday, October 9, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - Scudder Parker, Democratic candidate for governor, announced the release today of the campaign's second television advertisement. |
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Parker Blasts Douglas for Allowing Partisan Politics to Impact Wilderness Decision |
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Monday, October 9, 2006 |
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Burlington, VT - Responding to recent revelations that senior state government officials cited partisan concerns in formulating state wilderness policy, Democratic candidate for Governor Scudder Parker today criticized Jim Douglas for putting partisan politics ahead of the interests of Vermonters. |
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Douglas vs. Douglas |
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Wednesday, October 4, 2006 |
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"The ways of Washington are a mystery to me," vs. "I'm very proud of my close relationship with the administration in Washington." |
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Parker Campaign Announces Washington County and 2nd Chittenden County Rallies |
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Monday, October 2, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - Scudder Parker, democratic candidate for governor, announces the next two of his statewide rallies to mobilize supporters. A free dinner, made from primarily local food purchased or donated from local farms, will be offered. The Parker campaign is holding the rallies to energize supporters and volunteers in all over the state. Scudder Parker will speak at each event. |
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Congress Adjourns, Wilderness Bill in Limbo - Parker says "Douglas to blame; must take responsibility" |
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Friday, September 30, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - Sadly, last night despite the best efforts of Senators Jeffords and Leahy and Representative Sanders, the New England Wilderness Bill failed to pass, leaving the protection of additional wilderness in Vermont in limbo. Jim Douglas is to blame and must stand up and take responsibility for his actions. |
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Scudder Parker's Statement on Republican Property Tax "Repeal and Replace" Proposal |
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Wednesday, September 28, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - While I don't support this plan, it's a good thing for voters to have different ideas to consider for how our state and the legislature will face the very real challenge of rising property taxes Vermonters have to pay. |
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Official Statement of Scudder Parker on Wilderness Compromise |
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Tuesday, September 27, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - Two weeks ago, Governor Douglas rejected the very same compromise that he agreed to today. Why did he change his mind? Probably because Vermonters expressed their outrage that the Governor would reject this common sense compromise that brought Vermonters together, and instead acted to divide us. |
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Parker Holds Douglas Accountable for His Actions on Wilderness Bill |
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Monday, September 26, 2006 |
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Burlington, VT - This morning, at a press conference at the Vermont Democratic Party headquarters in Burlington, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Scudder Parker criticized Jim Douglas for his effort to block federal legislation designed to protect Vermont's wilderness. "By sending his letter urging Congressional Republicans to oppose the New England Wilderness Bill, Jim Douglas has once again pitted Vermonters against each other over a critical issue. Unfortunately, this is too typical of his style of governing. He's done it before with agricultural policy, energy, and civil rights," Parker observed. |
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Parker Campaign Announces Franklin and Essex/Orleans County Rallies |
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Monday, September 25, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - Scudder Parker, democratic candidate for governor, announces the next two of his statewide rallies to mobilize supporters. A free dinner, made from primarily local food purchased or donated from local farms, will be offered. The Parker campaign is holding the rallies to energize supporters and volunteers in 13 of the 14 counties in the state. Scudder Parker will speak at each event. |
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"Scudderoo" Launches with Soulvation Army at Higher Ground on October 5th |
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Friday, September 22, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - "Scudderoo" will kick off at Higher Ground on Thursday, October 5th. Scudderoo is a music event that kicks off a month-long outreach program and web-based tool created to connect with young voters, ages 18-25+. The main goals are to get Vermont's young adults registered to vote, get them interested and participating in the voting process, and to empower them with the information they need to choose a gubernatorial candidate who will prioritize the needs of young Vermonters - Scudder Parker. |
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Official Statement of Scudder Parker on Jim Douglas's Actions on the New England Wilderness Act |
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Thursday, September 21, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - "Jim Douglas's action today, by calling in a political favor from one of this Republican Congress's most anti-environment lawmakers, is likely to effectively kill for this year the passage of the New England Wilderness Act. His letter to Representatives Pombo and Goodlatte creates controversy around a bill that is the culmination of years of hard work by Senators Jeffords and Leahy, and Representative Sanders." |
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Parker Campaign Announces Bennington and Rutland County Rallies |
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Wednesday, September 20, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - Scudder Parker, democratic candidate for governor, announced the next of his statewide rallies to mobilize supporters. A free dinner, made from primarily local food purchased or donated from local farms, will be offered. The Parker campaign is holding the rallies to energize supporters and volunteers in 13 of the 14 counties in the state. Scudder Parker will speak at each event. |
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Parker Holds Douglas Accountable for Four-Year Record of Failure |
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Wednesday, September 20, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - In the first gubernatorial debate of the 2006 campaign, moderated by VPR's Bob Kinzel, Scudder Parker challenged Jim Douglas' record as governor during four years where the cost of living has been escalating for all Vermonters. |
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Parker Campaign to Release First TV/Radio Ads Today |
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Tuesday, September 19, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - Scudder Parker, Democratic candidate for governor, today announced the release of his first television advertisement. |
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Parker Campaign Announces Windsor County Rally |
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Monday, September 11, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - Scudder Parker, democratic candidate for governor, announces the next of his statewide rallies to mobilize supporters. A free dinner, made from primarily local food purchased or donated from local farms, will be offered. The Parker campaign is holding the rallies to energize supporters and volunteers in 13 of the 14 counties in the state. Scudder Parker will speak at each event. |
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Jim Douglas Continues to Refuse to Give Vermonters a Straight Answer on Terrorism and the War in Iraq |
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Friday, September 8, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - "This year on September 11th, when Governor Douglas stands up to speak out against terrorism, all Vermonters should ask him to explain why he thinks the war in Iraq is an important part of the war on terror," stated Scudder Parker, Democratic candidate for governor. "Ask him why he still supports the war when it's draining billions of our taxpayer dollars from making communities here in Vermont safer. Ask him why he continues to disseminate the Republican lie that this war is about terrorism. Most importantly, ask him to give us a straight answer." |
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Scudder Parker Calls for Stronger Focus and New Direction on Security - Challenges Douglas to Concede that War in Iraq is Distraction |
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Thursday, September 7, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - During a press conference in Burlington today, in anticipation of the 5th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, Democratic candidate for governor Scudder Parker called for stronger focus and a new direction to achieve security and safety in Vermont and the nation. Scudder Parker challenged opponent Jim Douglas to state clearly his position on the war, and to concede that the war in Iraq is a distraction from homeland security and the war on terror. |
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Douglas a No-Show on Climate Change |
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Wednesday, September 6, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - "No matter how many words he says or press releases he sends, Jim Douglas's actions on climate change show he is uncommitted to solving this global crisis," said Scudder Parker, the Democratic candidate for governor. "His absence at the Climate Change Rally on Monday speaks volumes." |
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Energy Costs Skyrocketed Under Jim Douglas, Increasing the Cost of Living: Parker Proposes Office of Energy Independence and Security |
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Thursday, August 31, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - Scudder Parker, democratic candidate for governor, called attention today to Jim Douglas' lack of substantial strategies to deal with Vermonters' increased energy costs. "The cost of living has skyrocketed since Jim Douglas has been governor," said Parker. "Vermonters' energy prices have gone through the roof. My opponent hasn't provided a solution. Jim Douglas has had four years to do something about energy costs, and he hasn't." |
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Parker Announces Next Three County Rallies |
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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - A free dinner will be offered to supporters of Scudder Parker, democratic candidate for governor, at each of thirteen upcoming rallies for the campaign. The dinners will be made from food that is primarily local, and has been purchased or donated from local farms. The Parker campaign will hold rallies to energize supporters and volunteers in 13 of the 14 counties in the state. Scudder Parker will speak at each event. |
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Douglas Flip-Flops on Property Taxes |
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Thursday, August 24, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - Much like his interest in energy and efficiency, Jim Douglas apparently has an on-again, off-again affair when it comes to improving education and solving property tax pressures. |
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Parker's Statewide Rallies to Focus Support of Local Food and Making it Easier for Vermonters to Live in Vermont |
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Monday, August 21, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - Scudder Parker, the democratic candidate for governor, will host a series of thirteen rallies around Vermont. During these public forums, Scudder will share his vision for controlling the cost of living for Vermonters and organize volunteers. |
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Vermonters Need More than Words - Douglas Should Actually Stand Up for Fuel Assistance |
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Wednesday, August 16, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Scudder Parker reacted today to news that the Douglas Administration called for an increase in the state's LIHEAP (home heating assistance) funding. Parker stated, "While Douglas calls for more LIHEAP money, his friends in the Bush White House have proposed slashing the LIHEAP program in the FY '07 budget by more than 50% from last year's (FY '06) funding levels." |
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Douglas' Agriculture Agency's Ears Open Only to Feds, Not Vermonters |
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Tuesday, August 15, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - "Jim Douglas and Steve Kerr have demonstrated an amazing tone-deafness to Vermonters' concerns over the proposed Premises Identification program. It's unfortunate that their hard-line stand can only be influenced by federal-level issues, and not the wishes of their constituents," said Scudder Parker, candidate for Governor. |
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Governor Wades into Legislative Races Early...Again |
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Tuesday, August 15, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Scudder Parker responded to today's press reports of Gov. Douglas' forays into the political arena by noting that Jim Douglas has in fact been showing his political side throughout his terms as Governor. |
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Parker Files Comment on Public Records Access |
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Friday, August 11, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - Scudder Parker filed the following letter today in response to the Vermont Legislative Council's request for public comment on the ease of access to public records in Vermont. |
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Parker to Douglas: Energy Turmoil Demands Leadership and Forward Thinking |
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Wednesday, August 9, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - Today, democratic gubernatorial candidate Scudder Parker, cited the need for decisive action to protect Vermonters from skyrocketing fuel costs and keep them warm in their homes this winter, and in winters to come. The combination of the BP Alaskan pipeline shutdown, the continued Middle-east instability and the onset of hurricane season may equal a perfect storm that will keep energy prices high into the winter heating season. |
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As Heat and Energy Usage Soars, Douglas Not Doing Enough to Protect Vermonters |
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Wednesday, August 2, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - Reports released Tuesday confirm what Vermonters already know: it’s hot and energy use is soaring. Energy use reached an all time record in the region on Tuesday, and may match that today. With increased electricity use comes dramatically increased cost, and Vermonters are asking what their Governor is doing about it. |
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Scudder Parker Statement to the Brattleboro Peace Rally |
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Sunday, July 30, 2006 |
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Brattleboro, VT - My political consciousness was shaped in large part by my opposition to the Vietnam War. I opposed the deepening involvement of our nation in that war when I was a student at Williams College, and when I studied at Union Theological Seminary. As a new pastor in the communities of East St. Johnsbury and Lower Waterford, Vermont, I spoke and organized against the war. I learned that it is possible to oppose a war while caring deeply for the soldiers and their families who are most directly affected by our nation’s conduct in war. |
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“Why is Douglas Luke Warm on Energy Efficiency?” Parker Asks |
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Friday, July 28, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - Gubernatorial candidate Scudder Parker today joined those questioning the Douglas administration’s decision to limit the State’s investment in energy efficiency. “Now of all times, with summer heat waves and soaring gas prices, this administration should be leading the way in energy conservation, not suggesting half-hearted measures.” |
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Douglas Sides with Bush on Dairy Funding |
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Wednesday, July 26, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - Jim Douglas continues to avoid any meaningful role in the fight to get President Bush to lift his persistent opposition to a farm aid relief package that would include approximately $54 million for Vermont farmers. Now, it appears the Governor is trying to give President Bush political cover. |
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Agency of Transportation Admits Lack of Credibility, Needs Experienced Leader |
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Tuesday, July 25, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - The Hinesburg Selectboard met Monday with outgoing AOT Secretary Dawn Terrill to express their concern about the red tape and delays projects in their town are seeing. Projects the Selectboard says will make the town safer for pedestrians. Terrill admitted that the projects Hinesburg has been waiting on will be delayed until 2007. |
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Vermont’s Farmers Need Leadership from Douglas, Not Crossed Fingers |
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Friday, July 21, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - Recent news reports show that President George Bush remains a major obstacle to a crucial federal relief package for Vermont’s farmers. Vermont’s congressional delegation is working feverishly to push the aid package through Congress; Senator Leahy is being successful in the Senate. Today, Douglas’s spokesperson was quoted as saying, “We hope the president will do the right thing and sign [the bill].” However, President Bush and the Republican House leadership continue to block the aid. |
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New VTrans Appointee Tied to Circ Failure? |
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Thursday, July 20, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - "I told him [Vice-President Cheney] about the importance of this project to creating more jobs for our state and improving the economy in Vermont. And I'm very, very pleased that the process is going forward. Since then, I've been continuing to fight for this project, by contacting the White House on a regular basis and urging them to get it back on track." Jim Douglas said these words on November 2, 2002 in response to a deal he cut with President George Bush to fast track progress on building of the Circ Highway and push it through the federal environmental regulatory process. |
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Scudder Parker’s Statement on Douglas’s Transportation Secretary Appointment |
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Wednesday, July 19, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - After weeks of controversy due to the announced departure of the ANR Secretary to head up an industry group, Jim Douglas has once again lost a leader of a critical state agency. Today, Jim Douglas announced that former campaign manager Neale Lunderville would step into the top spot at the Agency of Transportation when the current Secretary resigns in two weeks. |
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100 Volunteers Give 110% to Scudder |
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Friday, July 7, 2006 |
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Montpelier, VT - Over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, approximately 100 volunteers came out and showed their support for Scudder Parker and his campaign for governor at 17 Independence Day parades and events across the state. Appearing with Scudder and volunteers at several events was the handcrafted People-Powered Engine, a replica of a locomotive powered by four internal bicycles. |
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