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Pledge of Allegiance

By Laura Knoy on Tuesday, April 16, 2002.

A bill before the New Hampshire Senate would make The Pledge of Allegiance mandatory in all public schools-requiring students to stand during it’s recitation. The proposal is widely supported, but some critics fear it raises civil liberty issues. What do you think? Call in to The Exchange during the show and tell us what The Pledge of Allegiance means to you, and whether you think it should be mandated in schools. 1-800-892-6477.

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A Real-Life Judge Advocate General

By John Walters on Tuesday, April 16, 2002.

The legal service of the Navy as inspired a prime-time TV show, but, as you might suspect, TV has little to do with reality. We meet John Hutson, retired Rear Admiral and former Judge Advocate General for the Navy. He's now the dean of New Hampshire's only law school, Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord. He talks about military justice, the handling of terror suspects, and the changing culture of the armed services. Franklin Pierce Law Center is at www.piercelaw.edu

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UNH President Joan Leitzel Prepares to Depart

By Doug MacPherson on Tuesday, April 16, 2002.

Sometime this month, the trustees of the University of New Hampshire are expected to name the institution?s 19th President. Meanwhile, many at UNH are taking long last looks at the 18th President, who steps down in june. Joan Leitzel is widely hailed as one of the most successful presidents in the university?s 136-year history. NHPR?s Doug MacPherson reports.

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UCS Gives Thumbs-up to Florida Power and Light

By Mark Bevis on Tuesday, April 16, 2002.

While Government and Utility industry officials are applauding the proposed sale of Seabrook, so is at least one nuclear safety organization. Florida Power and Light owns two nuclear facilities in Florida, Turkey Point and St. Lucie. And David Lochbaum, a nuclear safety engineer with the Union of Concerned Scientists told NHPR's Mark Bevis the company has a good safety record.

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Florida Power and Light to Buy Seabrook Nuke

By Roger Wood on Tuesday, April 16, 2002.

Florida Power and Light today released more information on their proposed purchase of Seabrook Station.
News of the nuclear power plant's sale was announced late Monday and has been applauded by company and government officials. Correspondent Roger Wood reports.

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