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At the VA, Trump creates office of “Your Butt is Fired”

In this week’s Executive Order news there is one item which will no doubt come as potentially welcome relief to those who have been aghast over the numerous scandals at the Veterans Administration over the past several years. It hasn’t … Continue reading

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An Opening For Trump In Deep Blue Oregon

Payne says his business is thriving. A “now hiring” sign even hangs out front. Seneca Sawmill has weathered the past few decades better than many of Oregon’s other timber operations. The region’s logging industry says it has struggled under the … Continue reading

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Immigration arrests at Mexican border continue to plummet

Arrests of people caught trying to sneak into the United States across the Mexican border plummeted in March to the lowest monthly figure in more than 17 years, the head of the Department of Homeland Security reported. That’s a likely … Continue reading

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Trump Frees States To Deny Funding to Planned Parenthood

President Donald Trump privately signed a bill on Thursday that allows states to withhold federal money from organizations that provide abortion services, including Planned Parenthood, a group frequently targeted by Republicans. The bill, which the usually camera-friendly President signed without … Continue reading

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China Kicks North Korean Coal to the Curb, Buys it From America Instead

China is banning shipments of coal from North Korea because of last week’s missile test and has made up the shortfall by importing more coal from the United States.  … Reuters first reported Tuesday that China’s customs department ordered all … Continue reading

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White House Reaches Out to New Hampshire

President Donald Trump has yet to return to New Hampshire since the election, but the White House political arm has recently reached out to key constituencies here, including the 603 Alliance, to promote his policy agenda. The Office of Political … Continue reading

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UNH Hosts Discussion Today – Trump First 100 Days

The University of New Hampshire is hosting a discussion of the Trump administration’s first 100 days in office. The event Wednesday afternoon is free and open to the public. It will feature Republican political analyst Tom Rath and Michael Ettlinger, … Continue reading

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NH Arts Advocates Losing NEA Money Should Ask The Clintons for Cash

Donald Trump’s budget removes taxpayers from mandatory tithing to the National Endowment for the Arts. Arts advocates in New Hampshire are preparing to mobilize to fight for the one million they stand to lose. But since it’s just a million, … Continue reading

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Liberal Judges And Their Sweeping Rejections Have Consequences

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Trump – NH

From GraniteGrok.com, courtesy of “Columbus,” a front row seat to Donald Trump’s speech yesterday in New Hampshire. Thanks to Grokster Mike who posted it and of course to Columbus for the front row seat. Continue reading

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