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Should We Shrink the NH House?

By Laura Knoy on Wednesday, February 7, 2001.

At least one state representative wants to study reducing the number of representatives from its current 400, paying them more than $100 per year, and providing them with some staff. But similar suggestions in previous years have all failed. Defenders of the status quo say NH's House of Representatives is truly a 'citizen legislature' less susceptible to corruption and more accountable to constituents. Laura examines how well our current system works with Sid Lovett, Democratic Representative from Holderness, and Republican House Speaker Gene Chandler.(www.gencourt.state.nh.us/ie/)

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Governor Shaheen unveils new tax plan

By Doug MacPherson on Wednesday, February 7, 2001.

The Governor's plan to pay for schools includes a 2.5% sales tax. The move faces opposition from retailers near the state's borders.

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Retarded Worker Alleges Harassment

By Trish Anderton on Wednesday, February 7, 2001.

The Olive Garden restaurant chain is not commenting on a lawsuit by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which claims workers at a Concord restaurant harassed a retarded employee by calling him names and pulling down his pants. NHPR's Trish Anderton reports the suit could set a precedent by establishing disability harrassment as a crime in New England.

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Governor Shaheen Proposes a Sales Tax

By David Darman on Wednesday, February 7, 2001.

Governor Shaheen proses a low sales tax and a lower statewide property tax to pay for public schools. The proposal would also eliminate or reduce a few other taxes.

New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more.

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