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ArchivesA Letter from Iraq: Spc Michael CarlsonBy Mark Bevis on Friday, February 16, 2007.The White House is shrugging off newly revealed documents about planning for the Iraq war. The plans, done before the 2003 invasion, show top military officers figured that as few as five-thousand American soldiers would still be in Iraq by now. Currently the US has about 132 thousand troops on the ground there. About 150 of them are with the 36-43rd Company of the New Hampshire National Guard. In our continuing series of interviews with members of the 36-43rd, NHPR's Mark Bevis speaks with Specialist Michael Carlson. The State's Farms Need Large Animal VetsBy Amy Quinton on Friday, February 16, 2007.New Hampshire lawmakers are considering a bill to attract and retain large animal veterinarians in the state. Proponents say these vets are essential to the state's billion dollar agriculture industry. But they're also important for maintaining the state's rural way of life. The proposal would reimburse student loan debt for those who agree to practice in the state for three years. But as New Hampshire Public Radio's Amy Quinton reports, even proponents of the bill don't know if such an incentive will work. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Listener CommentsBy Jon Greenberg on Friday, February 16, 2007.Over the years, many of you have sent us your thoughts and reactions to news you hear on our air. On occasion, we’ve broadcast them. Today, we begin what we hope will be a regular feature on listener comments. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Jon Greenberg has a sampling taken from our web site and our email. |
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