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Chandler Testifies Before Ethics Panel

By David Darman on Friday, May 20, 2005.

Former House Speaker Gene Chandler today got the chance to explain himself before the House Ethics Committee.

He tried to make the committee understand why he didn't report 64,000 dollars in contributions he used for personal expenses.

New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more.

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Senate Feud Boils Over On Floor

By Josh Rogers on Friday, May 20, 2005.

As the state senate closes in on its busiest time of year, fissures within the ranks of the GOP majority are showing signs of strain. At the close of yesterday's session, two members openly challenged Senate President Tom Eaton -- accusing him of denying them the ability to fully participate in the debates over the state budget and school funding.

New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more.

NHPR News coverage of the State Senate leadership struggle was awarded an Honorable Mention in 2005 Best Spot News by the New Hampshire Associated Press Broadcasters Association.

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Cowbirds

By Rosemary Conroy on Friday, May 20, 2005.

Well, the cowbird was passed over for the Parent-of-the-Year award once again. Rosemary Conroy explains why the cowbird is so unpopular.

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Micro-Loan Magic

By John Walters on Friday, May 20, 2005.

How far does $25 go? In some parts of Africa, $25 can rebuild an entire life and save a family from poverty. When businesswoman and Wilmot resident Dana Dakin turned 60, she wanted to give back to the world. With proceeds earned from selling her car, she went to Ghana and started a micro-loan fund for women in a small village whose standard of living was radically improved with a loan of just $25.

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Sequels, Prequels and Serial Killers

By Laura Knoy on Friday, May 20, 2005.

With the debut of Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith this week, we are looking at the history of prequels and sequels- why they get made, when they work, when they don't and take a trip in the wayback machine to see the earliest example of sequels- the serial film. Laura's guest is Garen Daly, Film Commentator and Artistic Director of the Dedham Community Theatre in Dedham, Massachusetts who currently lives in Gilmanton, NH.

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