US Congress

The Centrist Manifesto

Virginia Prescott — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:58:44 +0000

Ever feel like the only way things get done in Washington is if there's a crisis? You're not alone. Bipartisanism is driving moderates out of the Senate according to a recent editorial from the Star Tribune. Charles Wheelan is senior lecturer at Dartmouth, and the author of several books including Naked Economics. His newest is called The Centrist Manifesto and it’s the basis for a new centrist party designed to break congressional gridlock, find consensus, and restore faith in American politics.

N.H. Food Bank Expects To Fill Gap If Congress Cuts Food Stamps

Ryan Lessard — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:00:00 +0000

The New Hampshire Food Bank has been struggling to keep up with the demand of a growing number of residents. And these challenges might be compounded by budget cuts proposed by Congress.

Congressional Redistricting Moves Forward

Todd Bookman — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:49:32 +0000

New Hampshire lawmakers have reached agreement on a Congressional redistricting plan. With two incumbent Republicans in Congress, both wanted to keep their districts as GOP-leaning as possible.

Under the final plan, six towns will switch districts. Sanborton, Tilton and Campton move east from District 2 to District 1; while Deerfield, Northwood and Center Harbor will shift west to District 2.