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New Hampshire: Lou D'allesandro

Thu, 12/04/2008 - 15:16

D’Allesandro says ‘stars aligned’ for expanded gaming

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

State Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D-Manchester) said that he thinks this legislative session is the best opportunity to pass bills that would expand gambling in New Hampshire.

"If there is any chance that we can get expanded gaming in the state it's this year," D'Allesandro told PolitickerNH.com. "The stars have aligned to allow the legislature to look at ways to bring in new revenues to the state."

D'Allesandro made the comments yesterday after being awarded the Friend of Business Award by the Business and Industry Association.

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Wed, 12/03/2008 - 11:44

Business group honors state legislators

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

CONCORD-Before Organization Day began, the Business and Industry Association gave awards to five state legislators they say supported the state's business community during the 2008 legislative session.

State Reps. Pam Price (R-Nashua) and David Hess (R-Hooksett) were awarded the BIA's Friend of Business Award along with state Sens. Lou D'Allesandro (D-Manchester), Peter Bragdon (R-Milford) and Betsi DeVries (D-Manchester).

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Sun, 11/02/2008 - 18:55

Manchester state senators rally crowd

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

MANCHESTER--The three Democratic candidates vying for the state senate in Manchester all used a familiar Barack Obama chant to close their speeches before 1,000 supporters.

Incumbent state Sens. Lou D'Allesandro (D-Manchester) and Betsi DeVries (D-Manchester) joined Bob Backus (D-Manchester) in addressing a crowd assembled to hear President Bill Clinton speak at a "Unite for Change" rally.

All three ended their stump speeches by getting the crowd to chant "yes we can."

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Thu, 10/23/2008 - 13:38

Manchester state senate candidates’ debate

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Candidates running for the three state senate districts held three separate debates on Manchester Community Access Media (MCAM).

In state senate district 16 Bob Backus (D-Manchester) debated state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester), while in district 20 state Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D-Manchester) faced-off against Jason Sakellar (R-Manchester), but in district 18 Doug Kruse (R-Manchester) was alone, since state Sen. Betsi DeVries (D-Manchester) decided not to participate in their debate.

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Mon, 10/13/2008 - 12:14

D’Allesandro says N.H. voters ‘know’ Biden

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

MANCHESTER--A Manchester state senator said that Joe Biden's trip to New Hampshire showed the campaign's commitment to the critical battleground state.

State Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D-Manchester), who has been friends with Biden since the 1980s, said that Biden is a candidate that resonates in the Granite State.

"I think it's terrific he's here. He's a very astute politician and someone who knows New Hampshire voters and New Hampshire voters know him," D'Allesandro told PolitickerNH.com.

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Thu, 09/25/2008 - 16:34

Update: Dems attack Bradley on Social Security ahead of AARP debate

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

The New Hampshire Democratic Party sponsored a conference call criticizing former U.S. Rep. Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) position on Social Security.

State Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D-Manchester) and Steve Gorin wanted to know if Bradley supports the privatization of Social Security.

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Wed, 09/24/2008 - 11:59

Legislature passes heating assistance

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

CONCORD—Following in the House footsteps, the New Hampshire state senate passed legislation that will increase money for home heating assistance.

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Tue, 08/26/2008 - 11:54

Buckley takes responsibility for UL story

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

DENVER-New Hampshire Democratic Party Chairman Ray Buckley took personal responsibility for a story that appeared in this morning's Union Leader.

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Wed, 08/20/2008 - 12:11

Update: N.H. senate Dems raise over $1M

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

The New Hampshire state senate Democrats has raised $1.7 million this period.

The figure is a combination from the Democratic Senate campaigns and the Senate Democratic Caucus.

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Fri, 08/08/2008 - 16:17

D’Allesandro ‘deeply saddened’ by news of Edwards affair

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

State Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D-Manchester), a close friend of Elizabeth Edwards, says he is "deeply saddened" to learn the news that former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards has admitted an affair in an interview with ABC News.

D'Allesandro told PolitickerNH.com that he considers Elizabeth Edwards a "close, personal friend" and extends his sympathies to the family.

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