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ArchivesPublic Concerned Over Coyote Night HuntingBy Rebecca Kaufman on Thursday, April 14, 2005.Over 70 people attended a public hearing at the department of Fish and Game in Concord last night. They were there to talk about proposed rule changes to wildlife hunting. But one particular issue dominated the meeting…a proposal that would extend the night hunting coyote season through the summer. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Rebecca Kaufman has more. NH Congressmen to vote on Energy BillBy Julie Donnelly on Thursday, April 14, 2005.The US House of Representatives plans to debate a wide ranging energy bill next week. The majority of Republicans are expected to support the bill. But they may have to pass it without the help of Congressmen Bass and Bradley. NHPR Correspondent Julie Donnelly reports that a few controversial provisions may cost the bill it's support from New Hampshire's delegation. Salem Witch Trials RevisitedBy John Walters on Thursday, April 14, 2005.It seems like everyone knows something about the Salem witch trials, but sometimes the line between history and legend can get blurry. That's why Margo Burns is trying to set the record straight. She's spent years studying the trials, and now she's working with a team of researchers that's poring over the original court transcripts. She'll talk with host John Walters about her work and her family connection to the Salem witch trials. Bass and Bradley Like the Bankruptcy BillBy Julie Donnelly on Thursday, April 14, 2005.The US House of Representatives is on the verge of approving wide ranging bankruptcy reform. Supporters of the bill say it will crack down on people who are abusing the system. Opponents say it's a harsh blow that removes the possibility of a "fresh start" for those who are in financial trouble. As NHPR Correspondent Julie Donnelly reports from Washington, all four members of the New Hampshire delegation support the bill. House Committee Votes to Raise Cigarette TaxBy David Darman on Thursday, April 14, 2005.A New Hampshire Legislative Committee voted overwhelmingly yesterday to increase the state's cigarette tax by 28 cents. The increase would raise 87 million dollars. But several committee members were unsatisfied with the tax hike. They said it didn't raise enough money. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. Soaking up the Springtime SkiesBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, April 14, 2005.It's a time for new beginnings and the universe is no exception. Today we explore all that's exciting to find by just looking up this season, a new type of solar planet that's said to revolutionize the way we look our planets, the first space shuttle returns to orbit since the Columbia tragedy, plus make sure you have you confetti ready for Yuri night. Laura's guest is John Gianforte, Astronomy instructor for the University System of New Hampshire's College of Lifelong Learning, Co-founder of the Astronomical Society of Northern New England and monthly astronomy columnist for Foster's Daily Democrat. |
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