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New Governor, New Education Priorities

By Amy Quinton on Tuesday, November 23, 2004.

The state's education system will likely face changes when Governor-Elect John Lynch takes office.
Candidate Lynch said he had reservations about many of the education reforms that Governor Craig Benson supported.
New Hampshire Public Radio's Amy Quinton reports.

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Who to Thank for Thanksgiving

By John Walters on Tuesday, November 23, 2004.

Sarah Josepha Hale was one of the most prominent women in 19th Century America. Born and raised in Newport, Hale was sort of a cross between Martha Stewart and Oprah Winfrey. She was an acclaimed writer and for 40 years was editor of Godey's Lady's Book, the most popular women's magazine of its era. She played a key role in advancing the cause of American literature and was a tireless advocate for making Thanksgiving a national holiday. On top of all that, she is credited with writing "Mary Had a Little Lamb." We're talking with Judith Freeman Clark, Episcopal priest and amateur historian. She's studied and written about the life of Sarah Josepha Hale.

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The State of New Hampshire Parties

By Laura Knoy on Tuesday, November 23, 2004.

Wins from Democrats John Kerry and John Lynch put New Hampshire into the blue state category, making the Granite State look much more like its New England neighbors. But even as democrats are celebrating their victories, Republicans can point to a lot of red in the state. The State House and State Senate have Republican majorities and both of New Hampshire's U.S. Representatives and U.S. Senators are from the GOP. We'll take a look at the Democratic and Republican parties in New Hampshire today, how they've changed in recent years, and where they might be headed. Laura's guests are Ray Buckley, Democratic State House Representative from Manchester, and Warren Henderson, former Republican State House Representative from Exeter.

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