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Trump says Senate should scrap the filibuster to end the government shutdown

President Donald Trump is calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster, so that the Republican majority can bypass Democrats ...
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Automakers take a hit from tariffs, but some still see strong earnings

Automakers have been paying billions of dollars in tariffs on imported cars, parts and materials. But on earnings calls this ...
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Manchester's Mexican community celebrates the feast day of St. Jude

The feast day for St. Jude, the patron saint of lost causes, was celebrated Wednesday at the St. Anne- St. Augustin parish.
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Voters in Westfield will choose between the incumbent mayor, relative political newcomer

Municipal elections in Westfield are non partisan, but 63-year-old Mayor Michael McCabe lists himself as a Republican, ...
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Geno Marconi, NH Port Director accused of retaliation, will plead guilty

Marconi is accused of leaking confidential boating records against a rival. Jury selection in his criminal case was set to ...
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If SNAP food aid is cut off, small grocery stores also will feel the pain

If Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are disrupted, analysts say it could mean more pressure on the already ...
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Trump says he wants to resume nuclear testing. Here's what that would mean

The U.S. has not conducted a nuclear test in over 30 years. Experts say doing one now could make America less safe.
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Something Wild: Up close with NH's tiniest -and cutest - owl

As part of Project Owlnet, the Something Wild team observed northern saw-whet owls being banded to learn more about their ...
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Executive Council demands stricter vetting for defendants who get free legal counsel

A government program that provides lawyers for the poor — required under the Constitution — faces a $5.5 million shortfall.
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Without SNAP, Holyoke readies for increased food scarcity among residents

Almost half of the households in Holyoke, Mass., depend on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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One of the country's few rare earth processing plants opens in Exeter

As the U.S. pushes to move away from a reliance on China’s rare earth minerals, New England-based Phoenix Tailings is part of a new group of start-ups looking to fill the gap.
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Judge hears evidence to decide if Medicaid class action case will go to trial

The state and plaintiffs presented Wednesday in a class action lawsuit alleging the state hasn’t appropriately managed a program to help people with disabilities live at home rather than in an ...