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A Gay Marriage Update

By Laura Knoy on Tuesday, May 10, 2005.

Almost a year ago the Massachusetts courts legalized gay marriage, setting off storms of opposition and support to gay partnerships around the country. We’ll get an update on what’s happening and see what it says about the cultural and political divide in the country. Kevin is joined by Josh Friedes, Advocacy Director for the Freedom to Marry Coalition of Massachusetts, and Josh Baker, Legal Analyst for the Institute of Marriage and Public Policy.

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High Court Hears Linda Pepin Appeal

By Josh Rogers on Tuesday, May 10, 2005.

Benson "Volunteer" challenges Insurance department ruling that she acted as insurance broker without a license. The former Cabletron executive faces $42,000 in fines after improproperly collecting $187,000 for her work on state health and dental contracts.

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Wanted: Owner for Historic Property. Must Conserve

By Doug MacPherson on Tuesday, May 10, 2005.

The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is searching for someone who can make use of a historic shore-front home in Portsmouth. If the search is unsuccessful, the house must be torn down.

The story of Creek Farm Cottage affords a glimpse into the sometimes conflicting goals of land conservation and historic preservation. It also offers a look-back at New England's architectural heritage. New Hampshire Public Radio correspondent Doug MacPherson reports.

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Fish & Game Warns Money Running Out

By David Darman on Tuesday, May 10, 2005.

New Hampshire Fish & Game Department officials have warned the Senate Finance Committee that their agency is running out of money.

To alleviate the shortage, some lawmakers have suggested changing the way the department is funded.

New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more.

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35 Years with NBC

By John Walters on Tuesday, May 10, 2005.

For 35 years, correspondent Bob Hager covered wars, natural disasters and terrorist events for NBC-TV. His first national network assignment took him to Vietnam; over the course of his television career he became an aviation specialist. He tells John Walters about the changing nature of network news.

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