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Dentists in U.S. Use 34 Tons of Mercury Every Year

By Rebecca Kaufman on Wednesday, April 27, 2005.

Reducing mercury pollution is a top priority in the state these days. Recent attention has focused on New Hampshire's biggest polluter, coal burning power plants. But burning the fossil fuel is just one way mercury gets into the environment. It's also found in many products from batteries to thermostats. And if they're not disposed of carefully, harmful mercury can find its way into the environment. New Hampshire Public Radio's Rebecca Kaufman reports on one source the state is hoping to more closely regulate ---the dentist office.

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Mental health centers feel funding crunch

By Kerry Grens on Wednesday, April 27, 2005.

Many state programs will feel the crunch this year as the legislature struggles to make budgetary ends meet.

The budget proposal as it stands could be 50 to 100 million dollars out of balance.

The department of Health and human services alone faces cuts to dozens of programs.

Some services—like mental health care for people on Medicaid—may have to cut corners, forcing local governments and institutions to take up the slack.

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Half of NH Charter Schools Lack State Money

By Amy Quinton on Wednesday, April 27, 2005.

The state’s first charter school is in trouble.
Franklin Career Academy opened last year, but still has not received its share of state education money.
Now, the Franklin School Board wants the charter revoked.
But as New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports,
Franklin Career Academy’s troubles may not be isolated – half the charter schools in the state are waiting for money.

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