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N.H. governor calls New York, California the biggest polluters

By Nick Reid

July 28, 2017

California and New York are "the two biggest polluting states in the country."

Kuster says Meals on Wheels a critical lifeline for seniors who have no one else

By Nick Reid

June 9, 2017

For 22 percent of N.H. Meals on Wheels recipients, the delivery driver is "the only human contact in their life from week to week."

Will the federal government require devices to slow down motorcycles?

By Nick Reid

April 2, 2017

"New regulation requires motorcycle owners to install 75 MPH governor by January 2017"

Frank Guinta says the first ship to fly the American Flag in battle was built in NH

By Nick Reid

July 16, 2016

"Granite State shipbuilders . . . built the first ship that sailed into battle under a new American flag."

How much do gun lobbyists fund Kelly Ayotte’s campaign?

By Nick Reid

June 30, 2016

Says Kelly Ayotte "stands with the Washington gun lobby. They fund her campaigns."

Donald Trump compares his spending and New Hampshire primary results to Jeb Bush

By Nick Reid

February 19, 2016

"In New Hampshire, I spent $3 million. Jeb Bush spent $44 million. He came in five, and I came in number one."

Hillary Clinton claims more U.S. jobs in solar than oil

By Nick Reid

January 29, 2016

"We now have more jobs in solar than we do in oil."

Fiorina says ‘vast majority’ of Syrian refugees are able bodied young men

By Nick Reid

November 20, 2015

"The vast majority of (Syrian) refugees are young, able-bodied men looking for work."

Jeb Bush says American dream is in jeopardy more than ever before

By Nick Reid

October 30, 2015

"If you're born poor, you're more likely to stay poor than any time in American history."

Christie says he was ‘appointed’ U.S. attorney the day before Sept. 11 attacks

By Nick Reid

August 7, 2015

"I was appointed U.S. attorney by President Bush on Sept. 10, 2001."

Ben Carson says U.S. spending on health care is double next closest nation

By Nick Reid

April 30, 2015

"We spent twice as much per capita for health care in this country as the next closest nation."

Rand Paul attributes NH motto ‘Live Free or Die’ to its founders

By Nick Reid

April 10, 2015

"The founders of New Hampshire came up with the motto Live Free or Die."

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N.H. governor calls New York, California the biggest polluters

Kuster says Meals on Wheels a critical lifeline for seniors who have no one else

Will the federal government require devices to slow down motorcycles?

Frank Guinta says the first ship to fly the American Flag in battle was built in NH

How much do gun lobbyists fund Kelly Ayotte’s campaign?

Donald Trump compares his spending and New Hampshire primary results to Jeb Bush

Hillary Clinton claims more U.S. jobs in solar than oil

Fiorina says ‘vast majority’ of Syrian refugees are able bodied young men

Jeb Bush says American dream is in jeopardy more than ever before

Christie says he was ‘appointed’ U.S. attorney the day before Sept. 11 attacks

Ben Carson says U.S. spending on health care is double next closest nation

Rand Paul attributes NH motto ‘Live Free or Die’ to its founders