VPIRG works for the public

February 5, 2008

Jack McMullen criticized the public interest effort to prevent special interest money from taking over Vermont elections as it has elsewhere in America ("VPIRG's hold on Democratic Party," Jan. 30).

To his credit, McMullen noted that the Vermont Public Interest Research Group has a long history of success fighting in the public's interest for things like clear air, clean water and safe cars. He could also have added that in standing up for average Vermonters, VPIRG challenges some of the most powerful corporate interests in this country.

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