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N.H. House 'Disavows Unfounded Speculation' About Marathon Bombings

By a unanimous vote, the New Hampshire House of Representatives passed a resolution Wednesday honoring the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

The resolution doesn’t make specific reference to remarks made by Representative Stella Tremblay.

She questioned whether the bombing was a government plot and doubted the authenticity of the injuries.

But still, it’s clear it was a direct reaction to her comments.

The resolution passed 312-0 and states the House "disavows any unfounded speculation or accusation that dishonors those affected" by the tragedy.

Minority Leader Gene Chandler was one of the resolution's sponsors. He said in a statement that New Hampshire stands with the victims, and any comments made to the contrary do not represent the state.

Representative Tremblay was not present for the vote.

Michael serves as NHPR's Program Director. Michael came to NHPR in 2012, working as the station's newscast producer/reporter. In 2015, he took on the role of Morning Edition producer. Michael worked for eight years at The Telegraph of Nashua, covering education and working as the metro editor.

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