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By Pat Bradley

Montpelier, VT – The AARP and ten other consumer groups across the country have joined Vermont's lawsuit against the federal government over the re-importation of prescription drugs. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

Albany, NY – New York's Maurice Hinchey joins Alan Chartock in the Congressional Corner to discuss the Ukranian Elections, Social Security reform in the U.S.

Albany, NY – New York's John McHugh joins Alan Chartock in the Congressional Corner to discuss committee assignments for the new session of Congress, Social Security, and the recent tsunami in South East Asia.

Albany, NY – New York's John McHugh joins Alan Chartock in the Congressional Corner to discuss committee assignments for the new session of Congress, Social Security, and the recent tsunami in South East Asia.

Albany, NY – New York's John McHugh joins Alan Chartock in the Congressional Corner to discuss committee assignments for the new session of Congress, Social Security, and the recent tsunami in South East Asia.

Albany, NY – New York's John McHugh joins Alan Chartock in the Congressional Corner to discuss committee assignments for the new session of Congress, Social Security, and the recent tsunami in South East Asia.

Albany, NY – New Hampshire's Charlie Bass joins Alan Chartock in the Congressional Corner to discuss alternative energy, Social Security, and the sad death of Charlie's pet rooster, Sylvester.

Albany, NY – Connecticut's John Larson joins Alan Chartock in the Congressional Corner to discuss the new session of Congress and President Bush's plans to reform Social Security.

By Karen Dewitt

Albany, NY – A nasty fight on the Senate floor was averted when Republicans, in the Majority in that house, succumbed to pressure by Minority Party Democrats. They agreed to come up with bipartisan changes to make the
Senate's rules more open and democratic. WAMC's Capitol Correspondent, Karen DeWitt reports.

By Pat Bradley

Albany, NY – Several states, including New York, are developing a national "work readiness credential" to supplement existing high school diplomas. But some educators fear it could be a disincentive for students seeking a high school diploma.
WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.