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Governor Lynch Admits Budget Mistake

By David Darman on Wednesday, February 16, 2005.

Governor John Lynch today defended his 2 year budget plan before a joint Legislative Committee.

The Governor assured lawmakers that his budget responsibly closed an estimated 370 million dollar budget gap.

But he also admitted the state deficit was a bit deeper than he thought, due to another accounting error of about 13 million dollars.

New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more.

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President Bush in NH to Push Social Security Privatization

By Roger Wood on Wednesday, February 16, 2005.

President Bush has been taking his crusade to privatize Social Security around the country.

Wednesday's stop was Portsmouth.

NHPR Correspondent Roger Wood attended the event and files this report.

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From Apples to Vodka

By John Walters on Wednesday, February 16, 2005.

Frank Reinhold, the owner of Flag Hill Winery and Distillery says growing grapes is easy; making wines is tricky. The company, located in Lee, now produces vodka made from apples. Frank tells host John Walters why that decision makes a lot of sense from a business AND taste standpoint.

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Budget Recap

By Laura Knoy on Wednesday, February 16, 2005.

The day after Governor John Lynch gives his budget address, we recap the highlights and get reaction to the speech as well as how the legislature may proceed from here on budget matters. Laura's guest is Norma Love, State House reporter for the Associated Press. Jon Greenberg, NHPR's Executive Editor. Warren Henderson, Chairman of the New Hampshire Republican State Committee and Kathy Sullivan, Chair of the New Hampshire Democratic Party.

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