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• Commentary: Do Not Cut to the Bone

  
  Beyond Vermont State Hospital (VSH) blog — Authority: 119
  (cross-posted to Green Mountain Daily, here)OpinionDo Not Cut to the BoneThe state should be cutting where the fat truly exists, not to the bone as had been its inclination: i.e., there is no need or justification for many departments or agencies across state government -- most particularly within the Vermont Agency ...
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• TR Board of Education looks at budget-cutting in day-long “work/study session”

  
  River Country Journal — Authority: 148
  The Three Rivers Community Schools Board of Education focused on budget-cutting during a day-long "work/study session" on Monday. Budget cuts were at the heart of a day-long meeting of the Three Rivers Community Schools Board of Education Monday (November 9th) in the District Training Room at the Administrative ...
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• Audit reveals expenses of ousted East Side Superintendent Bob Nunez

  
  San Diego Education Report Blog — Authority: 127
  This story is from the Bay Area, but it reminds me of our own notorious Bob Watkins, former president of the San Diego County Office of Education. When is the San Diego media going to find out what expenses he charged while at SDCOE? Audit details ousted East Side schools Superintendent Bob Nunezs expenses ...
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• Sarah Launderville: Public Comments re: Closure of VSH Canteen

  
  Beyond Vermont State Hospital (VSH) blog — Authority: 119
  Upon my request, Sarah Launderville e-mailed me the following written comments of hers that she shared during last Fridays VSH canteen press conference held by advocates and concerned citizens:My name is Sarah Launderville and I am the Executive Director of the Vermont Center for Independent Living, a cross disability ...
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• VCIL: Statement Against Cuts to the Vermont State Hospital

  
  Beyond Vermont State Hospital (VSH) blog — Authority: 119
  Prepared Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL) position statement read by Executive Director Sarah Launderville during last Fridays VSH canteen press conference held by advocates and concerned citizens:The Vermont Center for Independent LivingStatement Against Cuts to the Vermont State HospitalThe Vermont ...
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• AFSCME reaches tentative agreement with state

  
  Iowa Independent — Authority: 651
  Iowa’s largest union has reached a tentative agreement with the state, avoiding 479 layoffs that could have resulted from Gov. Chet Culver’s 10 percent budget cut ordered last month, which many feared would impact public safety. The 479 positions include front line correctional officers, parole probation ...
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• President’s house hosts study

  
  The Collegian Online — Authority: 534
  Students took advantage of President Weltys offer to have a study session at his residence Saturday night.
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• Sandra Steingard, M.D.: Open Letter to Governor Douglas re: VSH Canteen

  
  Beyond Vermont State Hospital (VSH) blog — Authority: 119
  An open letter to Governor Jim Douglas concerning the Vermont State Hospital (VSH) canteen written and submitted by Doctor Sandra Steingard:November 6, 2009 Governor Jim DouglasState of VermontMontpelier, VT 05601 Dear Governor Douglas, I am writing to respectfully request that you reconsider your decision to close ...
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• Art, Family, Playgrounds and Greenlake Library

  
  Friends of Seattle Public Library Blog — Authority: 469
  “On a typical Sunday outing we’ll take our bikes and scooters down to the lake, have breakfast, play at the playground, go to the library and go home,” Greenlake patron Rebecca Albiani told us over morning coffee.  The library serves an important role in both her family and professional life. Her eldest son, ...
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• Letter to the Editor: Reverse VSH Canteen Closure Decision

  
  Beyond Vermont State Hospital (VSH) blog — Authority: 119
  Below is the op-ed/commentary/letter to the editor version I wrote and submitted to various newspapers across the state concerning both the closure of the canteen at the Vermont State Hospital (VSH) as well as the future of mental health service delivery across the state in general for publication.Reverse VSH Canteen ...
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• An Open Letter to Governor Jim Douglas: Reverse VSH Canteen Closure Decision

  
  Beyond Vermont State Hospital (VSH) blog — Authority: 119
  (cross-posted to Green Mountain Daily, here)Dear Governor Jim Douglas, State of Vermont:An Open Letter re: Reverse VSH Canteen Closure DecisionSent to: Secretary Hofmann, Vermont Agency of Human Service (VT AHS); and,Commissioner Michael Hartman, Vermont Department of Mental Health (VT DMH)cc: State Representative ...
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• Closing VSH Canteen “Last Straw” for Mental Health Advocates

  
  Beyond Vermont State Hospital (VSH) blog — Authority: 119
  (cross-posted to Green Mountain Daily, here)vtdigger: Closing the Vermont State Hospital’s Canteen the “last straw” for mental health advocatesAdvocates hold press conferenceAdvocates, employees and former patients are outraged by Douglas administrations decision to close the Canteen at the Vermont State ...
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• Seattle Neighborhood Blogs Take Up the Final Call to Action to Save Neighborhood Branch Library Hours

  
  Friends of Seattle Public Library Blog — Authority: 469
  Neighborhood blogs across Seattle are supporting the Friends of The Seattle Public Library!  Thanks to the  Laurelhurst Blog ,  Rainier Valley Post ,  Wallyhood ,  Miller Park , Beacon Hill Blog  and  Wedgewood Blog for getting your communities involved in this final email campaign. Your past emails ...
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• Joshua (Malcolm) Sawyer: Public Comments re: Closure of VSH Canteen

  
  Beyond Vermont State Hospital (VSH) blog — Authority: 119
  The following is the written statement of Joshua (Malcolm) Sawyer he shared publicly during yesterdays VSH canteen press conference held by advocates and concerned citizens:My name is Malcolm Sawyer. I have been to the state hospital twice. Sometimes while there I would wonder if my life was over. The canteen was the ...
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• End to Subsidizing Athletics?

  
  The Daily Clog — Authority: 507
  Since you can’t turn your head without hearing the words “budget crisis,” we’ll assume you’ve heard about the cuts in funding to various departments on campus. Since the problems began, some faculty even  raised the question of cutting back funding for athletics. And this Thursday, the faculty voted to ...
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• Michael Sabourin: Public Comments re: Closure of VSH Canteen

  
  Beyond Vermont State Hospital (VSH) blog — Authority: 119
  Upon my request, Michael Sabourin e-mailed me the following written comments of his that he shared during todays VSH canteen press conference held by advocates and concerned citizens:I’m Michael Sabourin and I have been the patient representative at Vermont State Hospital since March. My son was a patient at VSH for ...
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• Rep. Anne Donahue: Public Comments re: Closure of VSH Canteen

  
  Beyond Vermont State Hospital (VSH) blog — Authority: 119
  The following is by way of an e-mail via State Representative Anne Donahue in response to my request for an electronic copy of the print version she had available at todays VSH canteen press conference held by advocates and concerned citizens:Public Comments on the Closing of the Vermont State Hospital canteen– Rep. ...
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• Fresno State reinstates courses due to million dollar stimulus funding

  
  The Collegian Online — Authority: 534
  California State University, Fresno received a one-time allocation of $1.4 million from federal funds as part of the economic stimulus package.
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• Advocacy Coalition Holding Press Conference & Protest re: VSH Canteen Closure

  
  Beyond Vermont State Hospital (VSH) blog — Authority: 119
  (cross-posted to Green Mountain Daily, here)*Updated* (updated information posted, below first item)From an advocates e-mail concerning a press conference, followed by a protest, planned for Friday, November 6, 2009 at the Vermont State House beginning at 12:15 PM:On Friday, Nov. 6 at 12:15, a coalition of ...
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• Townhall: The Meeting, The Liveblog

  
  The Daily Clog — Authority: 507
  The Clog is here in Pauley Ballroom at the Q&A Townhall with the Chancellor . We’ll be liveblogging the events so stay tuned. (Note: the picture is of a pretty town hall in Vienna. It has actually nothing to do with the post. Except that it’s pretty, and I don’t have my camera with me. If you have a better ...
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