What's in a phone number in the new portability era
Michael K. Powell, FCC chairman, discusses nationwide wireless number portability effective May 24, extending to rural and small markets. He notes portability strengthens corporate identity and customer leverage, enabling lower prices and better service while preserving billing obligations and long term contracts. The piece highlights the act’s roots in 1996 and cites millions already switching where available.
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America
Federal Communications Commission
Congress
FCC
Commission
Meda
Fsamae
Benson pledge labeled politics not viable school funding plan
The Portsmouth Herald critiques Governor Benson for using a constitutional pledge as a political tactic to address New Hampshire school funding. The piece argues the legislature, not a constitutional amendment, must provide a sustainable revenue source. It notes past court rulings and the 1999 statewide property tax as key factors in current funding debates, and condemns Benson for repeating old approaches instead of proposing real tax reforms.
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House
Senate
Benson
New Hampshire House
Peter Burling
Cornish
State Supreme Court
Jeanne Shaheen
Shaheen
Seacoast
High Court
Portsmouth Herald
Double punishment for felons in New Hampshire
Ronald Fraser argues that New Hampshire compounds prison time with hidden penalties such as housing and employment barriers. He cites rising post release restrictions nationally and cites NH housing and public assistance rules, urging reforms to help ex inmates rebuild. The piece highlights costs to taxpayers and potential for renewed crime without reform.
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Ronald Fraser
New Hampshire
America
Washington
Concord
Legal Action Center
Lac
New
Hampshire
Manchester
Jeremy Travis
The
Urban Institute
Travis
DET Liberty Project
fraserr@cross.com
Bromyard Court
Burke
Seacoast
Bigots not gays need care says letters to editor
A reader argues trauma among lesbians stems from bigotry not sexuality and recalls aiding a partner during a medical crisis at York Hospital. They condemn attempts to "cure" homosexuality and urge focus on ending bigotry causing daily trauma.
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Bethel Assembly of God
York Hospital
Matthew Sheppard
Matthew
Civility Seen as Key in City Budget Debates
A letter argues for civility in budget discussions, praising councilors for volunteering their time and noting the pressures of allocating funds for public safety. The writer warns against personal attacks while emphasizing the need for prudent resource decisions amid threats and complex risk assessments.
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the Herald
Council
Solomon
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