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N.H. dairy farmers eligible for aid
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December 16, 2009
Finding Climate Solutions: Investing In Forests
by Jeanne Shaheen
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December 11, 2009
Hope for reining in health care costs
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December 11, 2009
NH Nonprofits Eager For Boost In Volunteers
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December 10, 2009
President Obama mentions local Avis Goodwin health center in awarding grant
by Jason Claffey
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December 09, 2009
Small Businesses Wait for Bigger Slice of Stimulus Pie
by Brain A. Shactman
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December 02, 2009
Senators urge Census Bureau to hire unemployed
by Jim Abrams
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November 22, 2009
Health care reform bill gets boost in Senate
by By Staff
WASHINGTON - Sweeping health care legislation last night cleared its first hurdle in the Senate on a party-line vote. The 60-39 vote clears the way for a historic debate after Thanksgiving on the legislation. The measure is designed to extend coverage to an estimated 31 million Americans who lack it and crack down on insurance industry practices that deny benefits. The vote came in a rare Saturday session in the Senate. Democrats posted precisely the number of votes needed to overcome de… Continue Reading
November 18, 2009
Aldrich gets World War II medals
by Art McGrath
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November 18, 2009
Senate OKS $10m for N.H. Air Guard
by Staff
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November 17, 2009
Bill aids NH Air Guard, Poutsmouth Naval Shipyard
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November 10, 2009
At 86, veteran gets his due
by Roger Amsden
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November 09, 2009
Shaheen urges vets to record oral histories
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November 09, 2009
NH WWII veteran finally gets his medals
by KATHY McCORMACK
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November 07, 2009
$3M in fed funds to aid Great Bay
by Adam Leech
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November 05, 2009
Shaheen Key In Unemployment Benefit Extension
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November 04, 2009
Senate Approves More Jobless Benefits
by JACKIE CALMES
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November 01, 2009
Smart revival at GE: New meters, grid offer hope for plant's future growth
by Robert M. Cook
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October 22, 2009
Extending unemployment benefits cannot wait
by Jeanne Shaheen
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October 21, 2009
Shaheen urges GOP to extend jobless benefits
by Hsiang-Ching Tseng
WASHINGTON - Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., yesterday urged Republican senators yesterday to "do the right thing" and support the bill that would extend unemployment benefits in all 50 states. "The pending bill is a great bill," Shaheen said at a news conference. "It's one that will stimulate the economy. It's one that will help unemployed workers who are struggling to get back on their feet during this recession." The passage of the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act would help the … Continue Reading
