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New Hampshire is moving forward with a federal requirement that requires every state to create a computerized record for every voter.

The resulting data base was mandated under HAVA, the Federal Help America Vote Act of 2002.

That effort has the support of many local officials and political party leaders, but some critics worry about protecting their privacy.

New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more.

Recently, the chair of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting put PBS and NPR in the spotlight by raising concerns over levels of objectivity and balance. We will talk with critics from both the left and the right about their reaction to the allegations, and ask them where they see instances of bias at NPR and PBS. Laura is joined by Mark Handley, president of New Hampshire Public Radio, Fergus Cullen, columnist for the New Hampshire Union Leader and Sunday News and Peter Hart, Activism Director at Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR).

Morning Edition is more than a morning news program. It is essential radio that frames the day for devoted listeners around the world. Hours before alarms buzz and coffeemakers drip, an international team of award-winning journalists, commentators, producers, and analysts offer a welcome alternative to the talking heads, sound-bite journalism, and confrontational conversation found elsewhere. Join Renee Montaigne, Steve Inskeep and Rick Ganley for NHPR's Morning Edition every weekday from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. You can hear the Marketplace Morning Report each weekday at 5:50 am. NHPR's Something Wild can be heard every Friday on Morning Edition.

Stories from New Hampshire Public Radio Charitable Giving in Tight Times: People in philanthropy expect charitable contributions to drop this year. If it does, it will be the first time in the past 50 years that individual giving will fall in two consecutive years. The Recession Mindset: A sampling of views on the lingering impact of this recession. Lynch, Lawmakers Mull Building Aid Suspension: The state now pays up to 60 percent of school construction costs. Governor Lynch says the law needs an overhaul, and some legislators want the program suspended for 2010. School officials say the move would jeopardize long-planned projects. This Weekend: Fashion, Anime, and Story Tellers: Quirky events around the state. Recession Civics: A national study suggests that the recession has both undermined and boosted civic life. Adopt-a-Park: A Plan for New Hampshire State Parks: A state representative proposes volunteer care for some state parks. Bow High School Students to Discuss Climate Change In Copenhagen: A group of Bow High School Students are heading to Denmark for a conference on climate change. HHS Commissioner Provides "Sobering Numbers" to North Country: North Country health care providers got some bad news and a plea for innovation from the HHS Commissioner. Trust in a Down Economy: Confidence in public leadership edges upwards. Groundbreaking for Largest Stimulus-Funded Water Project : Seabrook officials broke ground at a new drinking water treatment plant paid for with the largest amount of stimulus money in the state. Tamworth Has Its Own Version of Universal Healthcare: For more than 80 years the nurses of Tamworth have been offering free health care to the town's residents. Newspapers Hang Tough and When the Fine Print Matters: All the economic news that fits, from forecasts to a foreclosure Catch-22.

Morning Edition 'Away We Go': A Tour Among The Tiresome 'Away We Go' - 'Antwerp' 'Away We Go' - 'The Pain Is So Enlightening' 'Away We Go' - 'You're So Fat' Officials: Bin Laden Running Out Of Space To Hide Unemployment Rate Rises To 9.4 Percent In May Unemployment Rate Rises To 9.4 Percent In May Labor Department To Issue New Jobless Numbers Labor Department To Issue New Jobless Numbers Green Tea Coca-Cola To Debut In Japan U.S. Judge Recommends Spain Should Get Treasure U.S. Judge Recommends Spain Should Get Treasure Is 1993 Act Enough To Protect Abortion Providers? Is 1993 Act Enough To Protect Abortion Providers? Federal Employees Closer To Paid Parental Leave Federal Employees Closer To Paid Parental Leave United Airlines To Place Major Jet Order