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Lynch rejects NH Senate run; Hodes thinking about it
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New Hampshire Governor John Lynch is putting an end to speculation he will run for the U.S. Senate in 2010.VPR News
NH delegation split on auto industry bailout
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New Hampshire’s congressional delegation has split on the $14 billion auto industry rescue bill.VPR News
Welch, Hodes, Shea-Porter vote for auto bailout
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A plan to throw U-S automakers a $14 billion lifeline cleared the House last night. House Representatives Peter Welch, Carol Shea-Porter and Paul Hodes all voted in favor of the bill. But the legislation is still in jeopardy in the Senate. A vote there could come today.VPR News
Hodes wants to know why Brattleboro chosen for VA clinic
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New Hampshire Congressman Paul Hodes says he’s disappointed that the Department of Veterans Affairs has decided not to put a new outpatient clinic in Keene. That clinic was sought by members of state’s Washington delegation.VPR News
Hodes introduces bill to keep families in their homes
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New Hampshire Congressman Paul Hodes has introduced a bill to address the home foreclosure crisis and guard against the potential misuse of taxpayer dollars.VPR News
Senate passes NH-inspired Michelle’s Law
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The U.S. Senate has passed a federal version of a New Hampshire law allowing college students to take up to a year off school for medical reasons and still stay on their family’s health insurance.VPR News
NH congressional delegation divided on offshore oil drilling
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New Hampshire’s congressional delegation is divided along party lines on President Bush’s decision to lift an executive ban on offshore oil drilling.VPR News
Morning Newscast: July 8, 2008
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Here are the top stories at 7:30 a.m.: Jury selection is moving faster than expected in the trial of the man charged with killing two people in Essex in August 2006; Democratic challenger Gaye Symington says Governor Jim Douglas is not moving quickly to get additional funds out to Vermonters for home weatherization projects…VPR News