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Story Archives of 'Judd Gregg'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:
  The House Energy Bill and New HampshireBy Matt Laslo on Thursday, February 28, 2008.The US House of Representatives has passed an energy bill that shifts tax breaks from oil companies to alternative energy production. The legislation has passed that chamber before but was blocked in the Senate. NHPR Correspondent Matt Laslo reports from Washington on how New Hampshire's delegation feels about the bill. listen:
President's Proposed Budget Affects New HampshireBy Matt Laslo on Thursday, February 7, 2008.This week President Bush unveiled his budget proposal for two thousand nine. If he gets what he wants New Hampshire will have to find funding for many programs the federal government funded in the past. This comes at a time when the state budget is strapped too. NHPR Correspondent Matt Laslo reports from Washington. listen:
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:
Gregg Endorses Romney's Presidential BidBy Josh Rogers on Monday, October 29, 2007.New Hampshire U.S. Senator Judd Gregg has endorsed Mitt Romney for president. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more. 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:
Senate Debates Reforming Primary CalendarBy Matt Laslo on Friday, August 3, 2007.The US Senate may soon be debating what to do with the national presidential primary system. Two Senators call the current primary system flawed and have proposed a way to reform it. NHPR Correspondent Matt Laslo reports from Washington. 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:
The Effort to Raise the Minimum Wage Hits a Snag in WashingtonBy David Darman on Thursday, January 25, 2007.The effort to raise the minimum wage has stalled in the U.S. Senate. Both of New Hampshire's Senators have voted with the majority to put off a final vote until next week. But a UNH study says thousands of workers in the state could benefit immediately from a minimum wage hike. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. listen:
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