Category Archives: National Politics & Policy
UNH poll: N.H. residents remain divided about Trump
New Hampshire residents are divided about President Donald Trump’s administration, according to a University of New Hampshire poll.Approval of Trump’s performance as president, his handling of foreign affairs and the economy, and opinion on the direction of the country remain … Continue reading
Posted in National News, National Politics & Policy
Tagged GraniteState, Poll, Trump, UNH
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Get government out of the internet’s business
Why would the former head of a federal agency write an opinion essay defending a federal regulation he created without ever naming the regulation he is trying to defend? Because he doesn’t want you to know there was a time … Continue reading
Posted in National News, National Politics & Policy, Reguations
Tagged Internet, Mike Lee, Regulations, Ron Johnson, Ted Cruz
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Trump Team Retools School Lunch Mandate
Schools won’t have to cut more salt from meals just yet and some will be able to serve kids fewer whole grains, under changes to federal nutrition standards announced Monday.The move by President Donald Trump’s Agriculture Department partially rolls back … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, National Politics & Policy
Tagged Donald Trump, Salt, School Lunch, Whole Grains
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Businesses Push Back On Paid-Sick-Leave Laws
Nearly three-quarters of private sector workers receive paid sick days from their employers, though there is no federal mandate requiring it. In recent years, dozens of states, cities and counties have passed their own ordinances, which typically require employers to … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care, Legislation, National News, National Politics & Policy, New Hampshire News
Tagged Regulations, Sick Leave
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Leaked Document Indicates Big Proposed Cuts To Drug Czar’s Office
In an all-staff email to employees in the Office of National Drug Control Policy, acting Director Richard Baum shared some news he described as “very discouraging for our Nation’s effort to address drug abuse.” A draft document from the White … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Drugs, National Politics & Policy, New Hampshire News
Tagged Budget Cuts, Drug Czar
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Fact Check: It’s a Lie That the GOP Healthcare Bill Abandons People With Pre-Existing Conditions
As we described yesterday, there are some concerning policy elements of the House-passed American Health Care Act, which the Senate would be wise to explore and rectify over the coming weeks. The bill — and that’s all it is at this point: … Continue reading
Posted in Democrats, Health Care, National News, National Politics & Policy
Tagged ACA, AHCA, Guy Benson, Obamacare, Townhall.com
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We Can’t Ignore The People Hurt By Obamacare
[T]two years ago, I was a seven-month-pregnant widow with one toddler who got a letter two weeks after my husband died, informing me I’d lost my third or fourth health insurance plan since the Affordable Care Act passed. If you’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care, National News, National Politics & Policy
Tagged Mary Katherine Ham, Obamacare, The Federalist
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Trump eases ban on political activity by churches
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday making it easier for churches and other religious groups to engage in politics without endangering their tax-exempt status. Trump approved the measure in the Rose Garden at the White House surrounded by clergy … Continue reading
Posted in National Politics & Policy, Religion
Tagged Donald Trump, Executive Orders
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Playtime’s over, kindergartners
“This is causing a lot of anxiety,” the teacher said. “Kindergarten should be happy and playful. It should be art and dancing and singing and learning how to take turns. Instead, it’s frustrating and disheartening.” More… | NYP H/T Doris … Continue reading
Posted in Education, National Politics & Policy
Tagged Kindergarten, New York Post, SB 247
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Considering Religious Liberty
President Trump has issued an executive order on religious liberty, addressing in part the litigation between the government and the Little Sisters of the Poor over the government’s contraceptive mandate. The Sisters are apparently off the hook if I properly understood … Continue reading
The New Media Militia 