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Lawmakers 'Hijack' Business Bill With Abortion Measure

HuffingtonPost.com | John Celock | Posted 05.15.2012

Read More: Abortion, Tax Credits, New-Hampshire-Abortion-Bill, Women's Health, New Hampshire Politics, Research and Development, New-Hampshire-Legislature, Womens Right to Know, John Lynch, Politics News

The Republican-controlled New Hampshire House of Representatives Tuesday adopted a measure placing a 24-hour waiting period on abortions as part of a ...

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N.H. Police Chief Killed, 4 Officers Hurt In Shootout

AP | JAY LINDSAY and MICHAEL RUBINKAM | Posted 04.14.2012

Read More: Cullen Mutrie, Video, Michael Maloney, Mike Delaney, Greenland Nh, Police Shooting, John Lynch, Crime News

GREENLAND, N.H. — Michael Maloney was only a few days from retirement as chief of a small-town New Hampshire police department. After more than ...

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'Most Popular Governors' List Holds Surprises

The Washington Post | Chris Cillizza April 11, 2012 | Posted 04.12.2012

Read More: Bob Mcdonnell, Andrew Cuomo, Jan Brewer, Most Popular Governors, Chris Christie, Governors, John Lynch, Politics News

Tough economic times are rough on all politicians, but even more difficult for governors who have to find ways to balance their budgets. And, not surp...

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Governor Concerned Over Medical Marijuana Law

Concord Patch | Tony Schinella | Posted 05.29.2012

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While he has empathy for those ill patients who need medical marijuana to get through their recoveries, Gov. John Lynch, D-Hopkinton, said today that ...

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GOP Lawmakers Surprise Dems With Redistricting Override

Concord Patch | Jake O'Donnell | Posted 05.28.2012

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It was a chaotic afternoon at the Statehouse in Concord Wednesday as the House voted to override Gov. John Lynch's veto of the House's redistricting p...

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New Hampshire Lawmakers Repeal Contraception Coverage

HuffingtonPost.com | John Celock | Posted 03.07.2012

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Saying it would reduce health insurance costs, the Tea Party-controlled New Hampshire House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday afternoon to re...

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NH GOP Lawmaker Warns Push To Revoke Gay Marriage Law Will Spark 'Backlash Against Republicans'

The Huffington Post | Lucia Graves | Posted 02.28.2012

Read More: Video, Gay Rights, Republicans Gay Marriage, New Hampshire, Seth Cohn, New Hampshire Gay Marriage, Republican Party, Gay Marriage, John Lynch, Politics News

As New Hampshire lawmakers gear up for a vote to repeal the state’s same-sex marriage law, state Rep. Seth Cohn (R) is warning the effort could hurt...

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GOP Lawmakers Pass Shocking Law

HuffingtonPost.com | John Celock | Posted 01.04.2012

The Tea Party dominated New Hampshire Legislature on Wednesday overrode the governor's veto to enact a new law allowing parents to object to any part ...

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GOP State Representative Accuses Obama Of Treason

HuffingtonPost.com | Jordan Howard | Posted 12.18.2011

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WASHINGTON -- A Republican New Hampshire state lawmaker is calling for the formation of a commission to bring charges of treason against President Oba...

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New Hampshire Republicans Restrict Minimum Wage

HuffingtonPost.com | Dave Jamieson | Posted 08.23.2011

Read More: National Employment Law Project, Collective Bargaining, Minimum Wage, Right to Work, New Hampshire, Living Wage, Unions, John Lynch, New England, Politics News

New Hampshire legislators voted to override a veto by Democratic Gov. John Lynch on Wednesday, paving the way for a new law to restrict the state's mi...

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New Hampshire Election Results: John Lynch Defeats John Stephen In 2010 Governor's Race

AP | NORMA LOVE | Posted 05.25.2011

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CONCORD, N.H. — Democratic Gov. John Lynch has overcome an anti-incumbent groundswell and defeated Republican John Stephen to win a historic fou...

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John Lynch Defeats John Stephen In New Hampshire Governor's Race

AP | NORMA LOVE | Posted 05.25.2011

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CONCORD, N.H. — Democratic Gov. John Lynch has overcome an anti-incumbent groundswell and defeated Republican John Stephen to win a historic fou...

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NH-Sen: 54% Ayotte (R), 36% Hodes (D) (UNH 10/27-31)

Huffington Post | Emily Swanson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: New Hampshire Poll, Paul Hodes, Poll Update, Poll, Kelly Ayotte, John Stephen, Pollster, John Lynch, Politics News

University of New Hampshire for WMUR 10/27-31/10; 885 likely voters, 3.3% margin of error Mode: Live telephone interviews WMUR: Governor's race, Senat...

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NH-Gov: 51% Lynch (D), 45% Stephen (R) (Rasmussen 10/27)

Huffington Post | Emily Swanson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rasmussen 10/27/10; 750 likely voters, 4% margin of error Mode: Automated phone Rasmussen release New Hampshire 2010 Governor 51% Lynch (D), 45% Ste...

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NH-Sen: 56% Ayotte (R), 41% Hodes (D) (PPP 10/27-29)

Huffington Post | Adam Carlson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Public Policy Polling 10/27-29/10; 1,308 likely voters, 2.7% margin of error Mode: Automated phone (PPP release) New Hampshire 2010 Senate 56% Ayott...

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NH-Gov: 51% Lynch (D), 38% Stephen (R) (UNH 10/7-12)

Huffington Post | Emily Swanson | Posted 05.25.2011

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University of New Hampshire / WMUR Granite State Poll 10/7-12/10; 709 likely voters, 3.7% margin of error Mode: Live telephone interviews UNH release ...

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NH-Gov: 51% Lynch (D), 41% Stephen (R) (ARG 10/3-5)

Huffington Post | Emily Swanson | Posted 05.25.2011

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American Research Group 10/3-5/10; 600 likely voters, 4% margin of error Mode: Live telephone interviews (ARG release) New Hampshire 2010 Governor 5...

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Obama, the Arts, and Soft Power

Raymond J. Learsy | Posted 05.25.2011

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I have always been struck by the paucity of interest and support our government gives to the arts. In Obama's opinion it appears the arts have become essential to reengage our standing in the world.

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Moral Majority or Immoral Minority?

Stuart Whatley | Posted 05.25.2011

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One wonders when Republicans are going to figure out how to appeal to people rather than traditions.

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New Hampshire Gov. To Sign Gay Marriage Bill With Protection For Churches

AP | NORMA LOVE | Posted 05.25.2011

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CONCORD, N.H. — Gov. John Lynch said Thursday he will sign a bill to make his state the sixth to legalize gay marriage as soon as the Legislatur...

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White House Speechless on Marriage Progress

Lane Hudson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: White House, Robert Gibbs, Marriage Equality, John Baldacci, Jim-Douglas, John Lynch, Politics News

We are in the midst of a revolution. The White House and other Democrats should shed their feigned distaste for equal rights for gays. Now is the time.

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Democrats in Congress Need to Learn How to Lead

Mitchell Bard | Posted 05.25.2011

I am losing patience with congressional Democrats' innate instinct to capitulate, something that has been evident since the November 2006 mid-term elections.

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J. Bonnie Newman To Senate As Judd Gregg Replacement

The Huffington Post | Stuart Whatley | Posted 05.25.2011

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UPDATE 2/3: Democratic Gov. John Lynch has picked Republican Bonnie Newman to replace GOP Sen. Judd Gregg, President Barack Obama's nominee for commer...

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Judd Gregg's Replacement Has Democrats Worried

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Democrats in Washington are concerned that should Sen. Judd Gregg be chosen as Commerce Secretary, New Hampshire's Democratic governor, John Lynch, wi...

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2008 New Hampshire Gubernatorial General Election:
Kenney (R) vs. Lynch (D-i)

Posted 05.25.2011

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NH-Gov: Kenney vs Lynch

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