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Some people would like to do away with it altogether. They say it�s growing too fast and costing taxpayers way too much. But county officials say they carry out many important jobs like running nursing homes and jails. Laura�s guests are Leo Lessard, President of the Association of Counties and Register of Deeds, Strafford County www.nhcounties.org and State Representative Alf Jacobson of New London.

While Gordon Humphrey has been a familiar presence on the state political scene since the late 1970's, in his second attempt at the Governor's office, the former US Senator has recast himself.

Two years ago, Gordon Humphrey seemed to believe his reputation would carry him to the corner office. But this time, the Chichester Republican is working on building a new reputation, that of a candidate consumed with policy details.

On any given day, Humphrey can be found testifying before the legislature on myriad topics.

New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more.

The high cost of prescription drugs took New Hampshire's governor to Washington today.

Governor Jeanne Shaheen called on the Congress to close federal loopholes that allow pharmaceutical companies to block the introduction of generic drugs to the market.

NHPR correspondent Don Rush has this report from Washington.