Bush climate shift questioned amid vague plan
The Portsmouth Herald questions President Bush's pledge to engage in global warming talks, noting prior inaction and a lack of concrete details. Critics point to his Kyoto Protocol stance and a mixed message from NASA adviser Griffin while the White House aims for aspirational goals and long term standards.
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Griffin
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Portsmouth Herald
Reps face pressure over troops and budgets in NH letters
Readers vent about congressional support for troop funding and critique city budgets. The letters urge SCHIP reauthorization, condemn large departmental increases, and warn of tax impacts, contractor costs, and future projects while urging leadership and accountability from officials.
ANOTHER VIEW Encourage safe graduation celebrations in Portsmouth
Bob Lister and Michael Magnant urge parents and the Portsmouth community to curb underage drinking as students complete the school year. They promote the alcohol free Celebration Graduation on June 8, thank local business support, and praise youths choosing safe behavior.
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Bob Lister
Michael Magnant
Portsmouth
Nts
Lister
Magnant
We Need Carol Shea-Porter Now More Than Ever
A May 27 letter to the editor urges continued support for Carol Shea-Porter citing her advocacy for troop training safer equipment and adequate home time before redeployment. The writer anticipates higher casualty counts with the surge and praises her medical and mental care efforts for returning service members.
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Carol Shea- Porter
Bush
Carol
Approve health care for youths editorial plea
A New Hampshire reader urges support for the 50 billion federal funding pledge for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program known as Healthy Kids. The writer stresses flexibility to cover moderate incomes and warns federal changes could raise costs or reduce benefits, sharing personal impact from a year of coverage for her daughter.
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New Hampshire
Congress
Healthy Kids
Truth about immigrant bill
Letter to the editor argues Kennedy and Gregg push for comprehensive amnesty and border enforcement while comparing their stance to President Bush. The writer claims both parties share the same goal and says the nation is being led to disaster by leaders who ignore the Constitution.
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Ted Kennedy
Dmass
Judd Gregg
R-N.h
Kennedy-Gregg
Bush
Kennedy
Gregg
America
Taxpayers' cash serious matter in Portsmouth budget
To the Editor dated May 30, the Association of Portsmouth Taxpayers criticizes the city council for approving a 3.94 percent budget increase, claiming the school police and fire departments were not adequately funded and remain exposed to shortfalls.
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River Walk
Association of Portsmouth Taxpayers
Debates miss top domestic priorities on health and drugs
A reader criticizes the debates for neglecting major domestic issues. The letter highlights health care coverage gaps rising prescription costs and financial strain on Medicare and Social Security, urging voters to know candidates positions. The author notes workers in 40s and 50s face retirement gaps and asks for clear stances.
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