PBS officials initially claimed selling buildings on the “non-core” assets list could yield more than $430 million in annual operational savings. They also said courthouses, land ports of entry and defense and law enforcement facilities would be retained.

First the U.S. General Services Administration said it was selling 443 federal buildings across the country, including in Vermont. Now it's uncertain.

They include the state's only passport center in St. Albans, as well as buildings in Montpelier and Essex Junction.