In The News
By Nicole Guadiano, Burlington Free Press
Convenience-store operators said Tuesday they need relief from increasing fees charged by credit-card companies every time customers swipe a credit or debit card.
Banks that issue MasterCard and Visa credit cards charge "interchange" fees that merchants say they are forced to pass on to consumers.
By Matt Ryan, Burlington Free Press
The U.S. Postal Service has halted plans to sell its post office on Essex Way in Essex, for now.
By Nicole Guadiano, Burlington Free Press
Convenience-store operators said Tuesday they need relief from increasing fees charged by credit-card companies every time customers swipe a credit or debit card.
Banks that issue MasterCard and Visa credit cards charge "interchange" fees that merchants say they are forced to pass on to consumers.
By Richard E. Cohen, National Journal
House Democrats are revving up incremental energy-efficiency proposals in case a big climate-change bill sputters in the Senate
By Richard E. Cohen, National Journal
House Democrats are revving up incremental energy-efficiency proposals in case a big climate-change bill sputters in the Senate
Burlington Free Press staff report
Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., called on the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday to expand its investigation into allegedly fraudulent securities sold by Goldman Sachs & Co. to determine whether the federal government can recoup bank rescue funds.
Burlington Free Press staff report
Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., laid out new legislation Friday designed to prevent volatility in milk prices.
The bill would create a disincentive for farmers to rapidly increase milk production when prices increase.
Burlington Free Press staff report
The bill would create a disincentive for farmers to rapidly increase milk production when prices increase.