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Dems Try to Make Points From Manchester Bar Fight

By Ellen Grimm on Thursday, July 2, 2009.

Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta's run for Congress has run into some controversy.

The state Democratic party is criticizing the mayor's behavior following an incident in a private club in town.

Republicans are fighting back.

Some on both sides say important political issues are getting lost in the fray.

NHPR Correspondent Ellen Grimm reports:

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Live Dog Racing May Disappear from New Hampshire

By Phil Sletten on Thursday, July 2, 2009.

The new state budget includes a statue that may end greyhound dog racing in the state.

State law used to require tracks run live dog races alongside simulcasting.

But changes to the law lifted that requirement to save the state money.

NHPR’s Phil Sletten reports.

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Negotiators Zero In on New State Employee Deal

By Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, July 1, 2009.

Negotiators say they are narrowing in on a new two-year contract for state employees.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports.

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Budget Signed, But Work Remains

By Josh Rogers on Tuesday, June 30, 2009.

The $11.5 billion plan includes cuts that could produce 950 state employee layoffs. It also features tax and fee increases. And while it does not contain major new taxes, or gambling, it does contain some risk.

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