By Terri Hallenbeck Burlington Free Press Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Peter Shumlin released an economic-development plan Wednesday in which he said he would boost the economy by implementing a single-payer health-insurance plan, expanding Internet coverage, and expanding early education and higher-education opportunities. Shumlin, one of five Democrats seeking the party’s nomination for governor in this year’s [...]

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International Brotherhood of Teamsters Endorse Peter Shumlin

By admin on July 2, 2010

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, with its 1,000 members have endorsed Peter Shumlin for Governor.

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Patrick Doran

By admin on June 17, 2010

Peter has the prowess and the diligence to steer Vermont towards a sustainable economic environment that caters to the ambitions of its small business owners, a healthcare system that is built around quality, access, and affordability, and a strong environmental policy that recognizes the potential that follows investing in renewable energy sources; which will create [...]

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