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Story Archives of 'John Sununu'US Senate Expected to Debate Climate Security ActBy Amy Quinton on Friday, May 30, 2008.U S Senators are expected to debate global warming legislation on Monday. The Climate Security Act aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and set up a national cap and trade system for polluters. New Hampshire’s Senators have not yet said how they might vote on the legislation – but both have major concerns with it. As New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports, the legislation may be the biggest and most complex the Senate will take up this year. listen:
  Phone Jamming Scandal Gets Hearing in US HouseBy Matt Laslo on Thursday, May 15, 2008.The phone jamming scandal from New Hampshire's 2002 election is now a contentious issue on Capitol Hill. Democrats are investigating what they say was White House involvement in the incident while Republicans say Democrats are just fishing for headlines. NHPR Correspondent Matt Laslo reports from Washington. listen:
Republican U.S. Senator John SununuBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, January 15, 2008.Senator Sununu joins us in studio to talk about what Congress did – and did not – accomplish in the past year. We’ll cover an array of issues…including Sununu’s votes on the energy bill, the Iraq War and children’s health legislation. Guest
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New Hampshire Delegation Splits on Energy BillBy Matt Laslo on Wednesday, December 12, 2007.The US Senate has reworked an expansive energy bill in the hopes of winning more GOP support But New Hampshire's delegation has mixed reactions to the measure. NHPR Correspondent Matt Laslo reports from Washington listen:
Federal Officials Meet With Groveton Mill WorkersBy Chris Jensen on Monday, November 19, 2007.About 120 North Country residents gathered late yesterday in Groveton to hear from local, state and federal officials about what they could do to help soon-to-be unemployed paper mill workers. NHPR Correspondent Chris Jensen has the story. listen:
Shaheen To Run For SenateBy Josh Rogers on Monday, September 17, 2007.Shaheen's candidacy ups the ante for incumbent Republican John Sununu and makes life more than difficult for Democrats who opt to remain in the race. listen:
New Hampshire's Delegation Voted Yes on New Ethics RulesBy Matt Laslo on Friday, August 3, 2007.The US Congress is once again trying to clean itself up. Both chambers of Congress passed ethics reform legislation this week. The entire New Hampshire delegation supports the reforms, but lawmakers are saying these bills are just a first step. NHPR Correspondent Matt Laslo reports from Washington. listen:
Few Candidates in New Hampshire for 4thBy David Darman on Wednesday, July 4, 2007.Politicians typically make the rounds on Independence Day. But this year, presidential candidates were in short supply in New Hampshire. NHPR's David Darman has more. listen:
New Hampshire's Representatives Want a Chance to Vote on the Iraq WarBy Matt Laslo on Thursday, June 21, 2007.Democrats in both chambers of Congress are ramping up efforts to end the Iraq War. NHPR Correspondent Matt Laslo reports from Washington on what proposals are on the table ... and what New Hampshire lawmakers have to say about them. listen:
State Children's Health Insurance Funds to Expire; U.S. Congress DeliberatesBy Dianne Finch on Thursday, June 14, 2007.Within a few weeks, U.S. lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill reauthorizing SCHIP - the State Children's Health Insurance Program. SCHIP funds health coverage for uninsured children and is scheduled to expire in September after a 10-year run. Over 7,000 children in New Hampshire rely on SCHIP for health coverage. But the Bush Administration has proposed a budget increase for SCHIP that is 90 percent lower than what Congress is considering. So the upcoming debate has state health officials sitting on pins and needles wondering if lawmakers will come through. NHPR's Dianne Finch reports. listen:
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