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Lawmakers See Movement on Budget

By Josh Rogers on Thursday, July 17, 2003.

Governor Craig Benson today presented legislative negotiators with several new budget suggestions. For the first time, Benson included ideas for how to raise more money. While lawmakers sharply questioned some of the Governor’s proposals, they also expressed optimism that a compromise might soon be reached.

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Toxic Plume Nears Pristine Pond

By Trish Anderton on Thursday, July 17, 2003.

Officials in the North Country town of Columbia are keeping a nervous eye on pollution leaking from an old landfill in nearby Colebrook. The toxic chemicals are taking an underground course toward a pristine fishing pond. Officials in Colebrook say they want to cap off the landfill to stop the leakage, but they can't afford to. Colebrook isn't alone in facing this issue. There are 49 other unlined, uncapped landfills around the state. NHPR's Trish Anderton reports.

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Graham Unveils Economic Plan

By Josh Rogers on Thursday, July 17, 2003.

Democratic Presidential candidate Bob Graham unveiled his economic plan today in Concord. The Florida Senator said if elected, he could eliminate the nation's budget deficit in five years.

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