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Story Archives of 'National'Seabrook Whistleblower Says Power Plant UnsafeBy Roger Wood on Friday, May 2, 2008.A former Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant chemist says that he was forced out of his job for reporting an alleged problem with the plant's emergency water pumps. NHPR Correspondent Roger Wood reports. listen:
  Advocates Push for Impeachment ResolutionBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, April 15, 2008.Wednesday/Today the New Hampshire House is scheduled to take up a resolution to impeach President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. Supporters insist the move is needed to keep the executive branch in check. Critics say this is nothing more than hollow political posturing. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Clean Alternatives: A ReviewBy Kevin Gardner on Monday, April 14, 2008.Nashua's Yellow Taxi Productions opened a new play last weekend. It's the New England premier of Clean Alternatives, by Brian Dykstra. listen:
Two Very Different Death Penalty DefendantsBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, April 10, 2008.The two defendants in New Hampshire facing the death penalty couldn’t be more different. There’s John Brooks, a white millionaire who’s charged with plotting and hiring men to kill an associate. Then there’s Michael Addison, an indigent black man, who is charged with shooting a Manchester police officer. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports on whether money, race and class may shape the outcome of these two cases. listen:
Recapping the Iraq War HearingsBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, April 10, 2008.This week, General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker told Congress security gains in Iraq were “fragile and reversible”…and said U.S. forces need more time. But the reaction on Capitol Hill was decidedly mixed… We’ll dig into what was said and look at where the Iraq effort goes from here. Guests
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Governor Lynch Has Plan to Bring Low Cost Insurance to Small BusinessesBy Dianne Finch on Friday, April 4, 2008.Small businesses in the state may soon have access to discounted health plans with comprehensive coverage. The governor is promoting a bill that would require insurers to provide such plans for an average monthly premium of $262 dollars. Enrollees would have to do their part by following some rules meant to improve their health and lower medical costs overall. As NHPR's Dianne Finch reports, a similar plan is already up and running in Rhode Island - with mixed reviews. listen:
Granite Staters Reflect on Five Years of the Iraq WarBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, March 20, 2008.Five years ago today the first missiles fell on Baghdad. Today the war continues; many in New Hampshire have lost their lives, with many more injured or maimed. The war has also been said to influence our recent elections and divide our state along pro and anti-mission lines. We’ll talk with Granite State servicepeople, their families, VA workers, peace activists and political analysts about their reflections of five years of the Iraq war. Guests
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March 4th Primary Results RecapBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, March 5, 2008.Primaries in Rhode Island, Vermont, Texas, and Ohio could prove decisive in the race for the Democratic nomination. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are running neck and neck in the Buckeye and Lone Star states, and both candidates are ratcheting up their campaigns on the ground and over the airwaves. We’ll untangle the results with two of New Hampshire's best political minds and look at what the future holds for the 2008 campaign. Guests
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New TSA BlogBy Andrew Walsh on Tuesday, February 12, 2008.The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new blog called Evolution of Security. It's stated purpose is "to facilitate an ongoing dialogue on innovations in security, technology and the checkpoint screening process." The site is less than two weeks old -- it looks like it launched on January 30th. So far, the online discussions have included rules about shoes, liquids, lighters, batteries, fake hips and the like.  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:
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