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Five Democrats Battle Over Vermont's Costs | Montpelier News
Five Democrats are battling for three Senate seats in Vermont’s Chittenden Southeast District, all united on one front: the state’s skyrocketing cost of living. Housing, healthcare, and education taxes dominate the debate—with incumbents touting past wins like a $2 billion housing initiative, while challengers demand sharper, more targeted fixes, including helping retirees and young families afford homes. Healthcare premiums have doubled or tripled, with Vermont hospitals charging private insurers five times more for drugs than the national average. One challenger, a pediatrician, pushes for…
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