In The News

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

November 01, 2009

Smart revival at GE: New meters, grid offer hope for plant's future growth

by Robert M. Cook

October 22, 2009

Extending unemployment benefits cannot wait

by Jeanne Shaheen

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

October 20, 2009

Dems Bash GOP For Slowing Jobless Pay

by Dan Friedman

October 16, 2009

Shaheen's savvy move

by Editorial Staff

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October 08, 2009

Plan to extend NH jobless benefits advances

by John Distaso