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Disabilities advocates bemoan cuts

Posted February 18, 2010

By Peter Hirschfield and Louis Porter

“MONTPELIER – Proposed cuts to human services contained in the Governor’s fiscal year 2011 budget plan represent an “assault” on the dignity and welfare of Vermonters with disabilities, advocates said Wednesday. [More ...]

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Vermonters Say Enough is Enough: Stop Balancing the Budget on the Backs of the Most Vulnerable Among Us

Posted February 16, 2010

Montpelier – On Tuesday Vermonters shared their stories about the debilitating impacts the governor’s proposed budget will have on their lives. Lisa Maynes, mother of two children, one of whom has a lifelong disability, explained how the proposed cuts will make it harder for her to pull herself out of poverty: [More ...]

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Budget Committees Take Testimony About Cuts

Posted February 9, 2010

“Legislative budget writers are hearing from providers and recipients of human services programs in Vermont that Gov. Jim Douglas’ proposed budget cuts would be penny-wise and pound-foolish. [More ...]

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