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Rep Charlie Bass Works on Digital TV Law

By Julie Donnelly on Thursday, October 27, 2005.

The US Congress is set to mandate that broadcasters switch to a digital television signal in 2008.

That means that if you don't have cable, or a digital TV, your set could go black on that day.

New Hampshire Congressman Charlie Bass is on the Committee handling the bill.

NHPR Correspondent Julie Donnelly reports from Washington.

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Program Aims To Prevent Teacher Shortage

By Amy Quinton on Thursday, October 27, 2005.

Nationwide, more than a million veteran teachers are nearing retirement.
In New Hampshire, 40-percent of teachers are over age 50.
Without serious recruitment efforts, the state will face a critical teacher shortage.
But attracting young people to the profession can be difficult.
New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports on a creative recruiting effort that may also help keep teachers from leaving the profession.

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