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Sen. Campbell Discusses Single-Payer Health Care

Senate President John Campbell
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Senate President John Campbell

Senate President Pro Temp John Campbell made some waves last week when he said lawmakers might have a hard time supporting $2 billion in financing for a single-payer health care system.  His comments cast doubt on the viability of a single-payer health care system in the state.  Campbell is Bob Kinzel's guest to look at that question and discuss some major topics before the state Senate.

Also in the program, Senator Bernie Sanders’ reaction to this week’s Supreme Court ruling that removes limits on how much money an individual can contribute to an election campaign. Sanders is calling for a constitutional amendment to overturn this and similar court rulings.

And, we listen back to some of the voices in this week’s news.

Broadcast live on Friday, April 4, 2014 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

Patti is an integral part of VPR's news effort and part of the team that created Vermont Edition. As executive producer, Patti supervises the team that puts Vermont Edition on the air every day, working with producers to select and research show ideas, select guests and develop the sound and tone of the program.
Bob Kinzel has been covering the Vermont Statehouse since 1981 — longer than any continuously serving member of the Legislature. With his wealth of institutional knowledge, he answers your questions on our series, "Ask Bob."
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