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New Hampshire: Veterans

Wed, 01/07/2009 - 16:11

Shea-Porter says swearing with marked with joy and soberness

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter (D-Rochester) said that it was an honor to be sworn in for a second congressional term but added that the ceremony was marked "with a kind of soberness" because of the problems the country is facing.

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Sun, 11/02/2008 - 14:49

Horn says Hodes using taxpayer money to mail letters

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Jennifer Horn (R-Nashua) is accusing U.S. Rep. Paul Hodes (D-Concord) of using taxpayer money to mail unsolicited letters to constituents in a "last minute campaign push."

Horn said she received a letter from Hodes' congressional office that laid out his support for veterans programs. Horn's campaign said that Horn never contacted Hodes' office and that the letter was unsolicited.

Horn and Hodes are competing against one another in the 2nd Congressional District.

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Tue, 10/14/2008 - 12:08

Update: Bradley proposes 7 point plan for vets

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=4166|title=Former U.S. Rep. Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfebor) at a press conference announcing his plan for veterans|desc=Photo Credit: PolitickerNH.com|link=none|align=middle|width=420|height=315]CONCORD--Former U. S. Rep. Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) announced a seven point plan that he says would benefit veterans.

Bradley's plan includes:

- change the POW/MIW designation

- create a full service hospital in the state

- establish a veterans health care card

- fund veteran health care programs

- create outpatient clinics for veteran

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Sun, 08/17/2008 - 10:08

Clegg spends day with vets

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

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CONCORD-State Sen. Bob Clegg (R-Hudson) spent most of Saturday surrounded by veterans.

The congressional hopeful took part in a motorcycle ride for Manchester's Liberty House, visited the state veterans' cemetery and spoke at a meeting of the Combat Veterans Association.

"It was an honor to ride with all of you today," Clegg told the group of veterans at a Concord VFW post.

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Thu, 08/07/2008 - 13:13

Hours after Bradley talks up veterans support, Stephen touts his own

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=2866|title=John Stephen (R-Manchester) with veterans coalition|desc=Photo credit: Stephen campaign|link=none|align=middle|width=420|height=335]Former Health and Human Services Commissioner John Stephen (R-Manchester) unveiled a plan devoted to veterans and released a list of endorsements from Granite State veterans.

The release came hours after his Republican primary opponent, Jeb Bradley, touted his veteran endorsements during a debate on WGIR-AM this morning.

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Tue, 06/24/2008 - 20:35

Today in the U.S. Senate race

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Editors note: This is a daily summary of news about the U.S. Senate race between U.S. Sen. John Sununu (R-Waterville Valley) and former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen (D-Madbury).

Shaheen unveiled her "Veterans for Shaheen" group.

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Fri, 06/20/2008 - 15:53

Sununu, VA Secretary to tour N.H. hospital

By Will Bredderman

Sen. John Sununu (R-Waterville Valley) will meet Tuesday with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary James Peake to discuss extending further health benefits to former Granite State servicemen, the senator's office said. The statement also described Sununu's continued interest in making radiation therapy available to more New Hampshire veterans.

Peake will be in Manchester that morning to visit the Veterans Administration Medical Center.

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Wed, 05/21/2008 - 15:48

Update: Shaheen discusses Webb GI bill

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

MANCHESTER- Sitting around a table of veterans, former governor Jeanne Shaheen (D-Madbury) said he supports a new GI bill.

Shaheen said she supports U.S. Sen. Jim Webb's (D-Virginia) bill that would expand college benefits to current members of the armed services.

"A value we should we as a nation is to honor those who have served their nation," Shaheen told the eight veterans at Southern New Hampshire University.

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