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New Hampshire May Be Sliding Into Recession

By David Darman on Friday, October 5, 2001.

President Bush has asked Congress for 75 billion dollars in federal spending and tax cuts to help stimulate the nation?s economy. The president?s call comes just days after the Federal Reserve Board cut interest rates to two and a half percent, the lowest in 40 years. New Hampshire officials hope these moves will help keep the state?s economy from sliding into recession. But as NHPR?s David Darman reports, the evidence is mounting that the state may not escape a downturn.

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Controversial Speaker Fuels Debate

By Trish Anderton on Friday, October 5, 2001.

Should parents be allowed to euthanize severely disabled infants? That question sparked an emotional debate in Concord today at an appearance by bioethicist Peter Singer. NHPR?s Trish Anderton reports.

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