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Headaches

By Laura Knoy on Thursday, June 26, 2003.

In ancient times, people thought they were caused by evil spirits. We’ve come a long way since then, but still have much to learn about headaches. We'll find out more about this common malady and what help is out there. Our guests are Dr. Morris Levin, Associate Professor of Neurology at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and a headache specialist at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Regional Headache Center Click here for more about
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; and Dr. David Marks, co-author of THE HEADACHE PREVENTION COOKBOOK (with his wife, Dr. Laura Marks), medical reporter @WNBC-TV in New York City, and former medical director of the New England Center for Headache
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Dr. David Marks.

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New Law Could Make New Hampshire Bar Voluntary

By John Milne on Thursday, June 26, 2003.

The Legislature has sent Governor Craig Benson a bill that calls for voluntary membership in the New Hampshire Bar Association.

Currently any lawyers who want to practice in New Hampshire must be members.

It’s likely that Benson will sign the measure. If that happens, the state bar association may challenge the law in court.

Either way, the lingering tension between lawmakers and the judiciary broken the surface again.

NHPR political correspondent John Milne reports:

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A Celebration of the Machine Age

By John Walters on Thursday, June 26, 2003.

American Precision Museum in Windsor, Vermont houses a collection of machine tools and manufactured products. It stands as a testament to the creativity and hard work that made New England a center for manufacturing in the 19th Century. We'll take a visit to the museum and learn about the genesis of America's Machine Age.

Also, Michael Brien reads his short story "In a Light, Bluer Than I have Ever known."

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Benson Vetoes Budget Bill

By Josh Rogers on Thursday, June 26, 2003.

Governor Craig Benson has vetoed the 8.8 billion dollar state budget. Benson also vetoed a companion bill containing fee increases and other law changes tied to the budget. New Hampshire Public Radio?s Josh Rogers has more.

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