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Story Archives of 'Charlie Bass'Horn To Run Again In Second CDBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, October 7, 2009.Jennifer Horn’s entrance into the GOP primary puts her on a likely collision course with former Congressman Charlie Bass, who’s expected make his own candidacy official in the coming months. Gregg Brought Millions to New Hampshire, But Funding Could Slow Once He Leaves the SenateBy David Darman on Thursday, February 5, 2009.During his time as Senator, Judd Gregg brought in hundreds of millions of federal dollars to New Hampshire. The money went to conservation projects, education, and scientific research. But the Senator is likely leaving office to head the nation’s Commerce Department. NHPR’s David Darman reports on what his departure may mean to the flow of federal money to the Granite State. Republicans Reflect and React to this Year’s Election ResultsBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, November 6, 2008.2006 was a bad year for the GOP, and this year’s elections proved even worse, with Democrats winning the White House and greater majorities in Congress, and state Democrats holding their seats in Congress and picking up a Senate seat. We’ll talk to a roundtable of Republicans about what happened and where the party goes from here. Guests
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Dreams of a North Country RevivalBy Richard Ager on Sunday, May 11, 2008.It's been a tough few years for northern New Hampshire, leading many to look for new keys to economic vitality. A new prison’s already there; a new biomass plant is right around the corner. But other plans, like high-tech corporations, arts houses and more tourism, could be years away for a region many say needs a boost now. We’ll look at the state of the North Country’s economy and what could come next. Guests
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Evaluating EarmarksBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, March 13, 2008.They’re easy to criticize, these last minute spending items slipped into bills – in fact, President Bush has demanded Congress cut them in half! But many projects benefit from earmarks, from the University of New Hampshire to the White Mountain National Forest. We’ll look at the role this money plays and whether earmarks should be erased or embraced. Guests
New Hampshire Newsmakers of the Year 2006By Laura Knoy on Friday, December 29, 2006.A landslide victory for Democrats, devastating floods across the state, the tragic shooting of a Manchester Police officer, the end of a chapter for the city of Berlin and a couple of New Hampshire National Guardsmen turned movie stars. We'll talk to those who topped the news or who helped shaped big news events in 2006 about what happened, what happened since and hopes for for the coming year. Laura's guests are New Hampshire's new Speaker of the House Terie Norelli; former Republican Congressman Charles Bass; Manchester Chief of Police John A. Jaskolka; city planner for Berlin, Pamela LaFlamme; UNH student and New Hampshire National Guard Staff Sergeant Zach Bazzi; and James Van Dongen, Public Information Officer for The Department of Safety's Bureau of Emergency Management. Congressional Handoff Series: Interview with Republican Charles BassBy Jon Greenberg on Wednesday, December 6, 2006.We continue today with our conversations with the departing and incoming members of Congress. Yesterday we heard from Republican Jeb Bradley, who lost his re-election bid on November 7th. Next, we hear from Republican Charles Bass, who met an identical fate. Bass served in Congress for 12 years. He first went to Washington as a member of the Republican Revolution, the historic turnover that ended 40 years of Democratic control of the house. NHPR's Jon Greenberg spoke with Representative Bass in his dining room. Hodes Wins Second Congressional DistrictBy Amy Quinton on Wednesday, November 8, 2006.Voters in New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District elected their first Democratic Congressman in 12 years. Democrat Paul Hodes beat Republican incumbent Congressman Charlie Bass 53 percent to 45 percent. New Hampshire Public Radio's Amy Quinton reports. Hodes Leads Bass in 2nd Congressional DistrictBy Amy Quinton on Thursday, November 2, 2006.In the race for the second congressional district seat, the most recent poll shows Democratic candidate Paul Hodes leading incumbent Republican Charles Bass. Both candidates are spending the last few days before Tuesday's election traveling the state to garner last minute votes. New Hampshire Public Radio's Amy Quinton reports on their final push for office. GOP Kicks Off Get Out the Vote CampaignBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, October 31, 2006.The Republican Party has a strong reputation for being able to get its voters to the polls. In this election, the party will need to do as well as it's ever done. The President's popularity is down and the Republican candidate for governor has yet to make an impression in the polls. Yesterday in Manchester, the GOP kicked off its get out the vote campaign with a rally featuring First Lady Laura Bush. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein traveled to Manchester and filed this report. |
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