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Candidate Interview: Katrina Swett, Dem, 2nd Dist

By Lisa Peakes on Tuesday, July 30, 2002.

NHPR is providing interviews of the candidates running in primaries in the 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts.

Today is Katrina Swett, Democrat running for the seat currently held by Charles Bass.
If you would like to hear the whole 30 minute interview click here:
http://www.nhpr.org/static/programs/nhtoday/focus_point/2002/index.php

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Wanna Sign My Petition?

By Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, July 30, 2002.

With more than 400 people running for election every two years in New Hampshire, one might think it's easy to get on the an election ballot. And it is if you are a Democrat or Republican. But for candidates who aren't affiliated with either party, getting on the ballot means some serious work.

NHPR's Dan Gorenstein reports.

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Tough Challenge for New WMNF Supervisor

By Doug MacPherson on Monday, July 29, 2002.

The new supervisor of the White Mountain National Forest has a big job ahead of him. Tom Wagner is in charge of one of the most popular forests in the country - one that is in the midst of developing a new management plan for the next decade and beyond.

NHPR's Doug MacPherson reports.

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The Latest Production of the KAT

By Wendi Dowst on Friday, July 26, 2002.

Thursday marked the opening of an unusual piece of theatre in North Sutton. "A You and Me World" is an original musical produced by the Kearsarge Theatre and Arts Company. It is based on the letters of thousands of children from around the world. Wendi Dowst has this preview.

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A New Process Makes Oil from Scrap Wood

By Lisa Peakes on Friday, July 26, 2002.

A NEW PROJECT IS IN THE WORKS THAT MAY HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE HOME-HEATING OIL MARKET IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE IS STUDYING A NEW TYPE OF OIL MADE BY CONVERTING SCRAP WOOD INTO LIQUID FUEL
IHAB FARAG OF THE UNIVERSITY?S CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. HAS OVERSEEN THE STUDY DESCRIBED IT TO NHPR?S LISA PEAKES.

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NH's Senators at Odds with Governor over Medicaid

By Don Rush on Thursday, July 25, 2002.

The Senate moved toward approving an amendment that would provide New Hampshire with money to shore up the state's Medicaid program.

But the issue found the state's two senators at odds with the governor.

For NHPR News, Don Rush has this report:

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Special Interest Money in District 2 Race

By Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, July 24, 2002.

When candidates for New Hampshire?s Second Congressional District filed reports with the Federal Election Commission last week, the public got a chance to examine each politician?s financial support. The candidates spent much of last week sparring over who had more New Hampshire donors. But the FEC reports cite Political Action Committees backing as well. NHPR?s Dan Gorenstein takes a closer look at which ?special interest? groups are investing in the race.

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GOP 1st Dist. Congressional Candidate: Bob Bevill

By Lisa Peakes on Tuesday, July 23, 2002.

Our series of interviews with primary candiates for the 1st and 2nd Congressional district. NHPR's Lisa Peakes speaks with businessman Bob Bevill who's running for the seat being vacated by John E. Sununu. Listen here for the broadcast version of the interview, but for the complete interview click on the following link:
http://www.nhpr.org/static/programs/nhtoday/focus_point/2002/index.php

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Strolling in the Statehouse

By Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, July 23, 2002.

To Granite Staters the state capitol dome is as familiar a sight at the Old Man of the Mountain.

But what's inside may not be as well known.

In the ornate chambers and hallways where lawmakers and lobbyists work hang paintings and flags... some noteworth, some not.

But the capitol building is also home to a few oddities.

NHPR's Dan Gorenstein took a brief tour and brings you the first in an occasional series on the curiosities of the capitol.

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Craig Benson and Enterasys

By David Darman on Monday, July 22, 2002.

New television ads from Republican Gordon Humphrey?s gubernatorial campaign scoff at rival Craig Benson?s record in the business world. Benson co-founded Cabletron, one of New Hampshire?s biggest employers in the 1990?s. But the company hit hard times late in the decade. It spun off into four successor companies. One of them, Enterasys Networks is currently under federal investigation. And it faces a half a dozen lawsuits, alleging financial wrongdoing. That?s not the record Benson wants to focus on in his run for governor. NHPR?s David Darman has more.

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