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Archives600 Vermont National Guard MobilizedBy Kevin Forrest on Friday, November 19, 2004.The largest deployment ever of Vermont National Guard troops is scheduled for later today. Some 600 soldiers have been called across the state to serve in the Middle East, but they are not scheduled to go to Iraq. This most recent call-up is causing many to wonder about the Guard's new role as part of the US military presence abroad. And as The Vermont Standard's Kevin Forrest reports, that's true especially among the older soldiers. listen:
 Executive Council Lacks Ethical OversightBy Dan Gorenstein on Friday, November 19, 2004.On Monday the Joint Legislative Ethics Committee is scheduled to meet to decide whether to continue its investigation of House Speaker Gene Chandler. Chandler has been accused of violating ethics guidelines by taking gifts of more than $250. The Attorney General is also investigating the House Speaker for not reporting tens of thousands of dollars worth of gifts. But Chandler isn't the only elected official to raise large sums and not report it. Executive Councilor Ruth Griffin failed to fully report about 80 thousand dollars she has raised and used for personal uses. But as New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports, unlike for legislators, there are no comparable ethical guidelines that govern executive councilors. listen:
Chandler Cruises to Nomination VictoryBy Dan Gorenstein on Friday, November 19, 2004.Republican House members have nominated Representative Gene Chandler to be their candidate for Speaker. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
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