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CONCORD – InDepthNH.org’s reporter and columnist Garry Rayno will discuss what led to the stunning defeat Thursday of Northern Pass’ application to build a 192-mile high-voltage powerline in New Hampshire on NHPR’s The Exchange on Friday at 9 a.m.
Rep. Carol Shea-Porter: “This was the right decision. I’m pleased that the court has allowed more time for these Indonesian families to resolve their status. I stand firmly behind them, and my office will continue advocating for these families, who fled religious persecution. They must be allowed to stay.”
Gov. Sununu: “Success is built on personal relationships, which is why I spent time visiting directly with Secretary Zinke in Washington, D.C. today to discuss the future of potential offshore drilling along New Hampshire’s coast.”
While the Northern Pass transmission project awaits regulators’ decision in New Hampshire, Massachusetts energy officials announced it is the only one of 46 proposals selected to move forward in its Clean Energy project.
The following news releases are from Gov. Chris Sununu, R-NH, a joint statement from U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, and another from U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster, all Democrats. The file will be updated as more news releases are received so New Hampshire people can read first-hand what they are saying about the government re-opening to the news media. There is also a link to the Washington Post’s most recent story.
Now, Alexander Torshin, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has reemerged as a potentially important figure in special prosecutor Robert Mueller’s inquiry into suspected Russian support for the campaign of President Donald Trump.
Rep. Annie Kuster: “I’m extremely disappointed Republican leadership has brought us to the point of a government shutdown.”
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This bipartisan legislation will strengthen and improve Social Security’s representative payee program, which helps nearly 8 million Social Security recipients manage their benefits.