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"I always expected to receive these in a shoe box that came in the mail, not at a ceremony like this,'' said Roger Aldrich of Sugar Hill, presented yesterday with the World War II medals he earned some 65 years ago.

World War II veteran Roger Aldrich smiles in Tilton, N.H. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 after receiving long-overdue medals from U.S. Sen.

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is urging veterans to record their stories on film as part of a nationwide oral history project.

Ovide Lamontagne has made his long-awaited decision. Tomorrow, he'll officially become a candidate for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated next year by Sen.

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Share + Nov 5, 2009 6:15 pm US/Eastern Timeline: U.S. Credit Crunch & Financial Failures WASHINGTON 1 of 1 President Barack Obama signs the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 as members of the US Congress look on Oct.

Recognizing that a weak economy still needs a government boost, the Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to provide the jobless with up to 20 weeks in additional unemployment benefits and expand a first-time homebuyer tax credit to include a far larger pool of people entering the dormant housing market.

Washington -- The Senate voted overwhelmingly today to move forward on additional unemployment benefits, but it is unlikely to wrap up the high-stakes issue for Michigan's jobless workers before Thursday.

Is it really as simple as "I don't know anyone like that"? Because this is a huge crisis for millions.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled a health care reform bill that allegedly would cost the federal government less than previous House Democratic plans.

Share + Oct 31, 2009 8:26 am US/Eastern Unemployment benefits are running out for about 500 New Hampshire residents, and that number will increase each week unless Washington approves an extension.

Sen. Tom Harkin talks about extending unemployment benefits during a news conference with fellow Senate Democrats at the U.S. Capitol October 20, 2009 in Washington, DC.

Two veterans counseling measures based on New Hampshire programs have been signed into law.

In a big boost for Ann McLane Kuster's campaign, the Democratic congressional candidate this afternoon will receive the endorsement of EMILY's List, a powerful pro-choice political action committee dedicated to electing Democratic women to federal and state political offices.

As the glorious fall colors cause even longtime New Englanders to stop and admire our forests, it is worth considering what role our forests can play in solving two major challenges facing our region and country: the economy and climate change.

A Spaulding High School tuba player will represent the state as one of the nation's top musicians during the third annual U.S. Army All-American Marching Band performance in January.

CONCORD, N.H . a * As progressive, big government lawmakers met at a managed Tax Summit inside the State House to push their pro income tax and sales tax agenda, Citizens for Sensible Legislation met outside the legislative office building with concerned New Hampshire residents to explain how uncontrolled spending by the New Hampshire State ...

And that's sort of the magic number--not only is 67 enough votes to pass a climate bill in the Senate without having to worry about a filibuster, but it's just enough to ratify an international climate treaty .

If the city wants to keep Hooksett students , it needs to show Hooksett parents that it has a good plan for their kids.

WHO'S GIVING TO WHOM? With third quarter federal fundraising reports now public, details are now emerging and charges are flying.