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  1. Same chapter, different book in FairPoint, PSNH bankruptcy casesRead the original story

    3 min ago | UnionLeader.com

    After PSNH emerged from its January 1988 bankruptcy nearly two years after filing for Chapter 11, ratepayers were hit with seven yearly rate increases of 5.5 percent each, beginning in 1990.

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    Related Topix: Economics News, Bankruptcy, Seabrook, NH, Verizon Communications, Telecom, IT Services, US Politics, Jeb Bradley, Republican, US House of Representatives

  2. '.... far more than we could ever honor them ...Read the original story

    3 min ago | The Times

    Share the videos you've shot - it's easy! UPLOAD HERE >> WATCH VIDEOS >> '.... far more than we could ever honor them ... Sunday, November 08, 2009 Trisha King As ceremonies are held to show appreciation to veterans, U.S. Sen.

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    Related Topix: Robert Menendez, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Robert Menendez, US Senate, Prison, Hopewell, NJ

  3. House passes health care billRead the original story w/Photo

    4 min ago | Salt Lake Tribune

    In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. 9 comments

    Related Topix: US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Healthcare Law, Law

  4. House votes strict ban on abortion subsidiesRead the original story

    4 min ago | Carroll County Independent

    The 240-194 vote on an amendment by Rep. Bart Stupak , D-Mich., was a blow to liberals, who would have allowed the Obama administration and its successors to decide whether abortions would be covered by the government plan.

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    Related Topix: Abortion, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Bart Stupak, Democrat, Healthcare Law, Law, Diana DeGette, Republican, John Shadegg

  5. Lamontagne says he's entering Senate raceRead the original story

    4 min ago | UnionLeader.com

    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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    Related Topix: US Politics, Judd Gregg, US Senate, Republican, Representative Paul Hodes, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Financial Services, Portsmouth, NH

  6. Jersey GOP, Dems to put past behindRead the original story

    4 min ago | New Jersey Online

    Starting Jan. 19, no law, budget or high-level appointment can pass without approval of the Democratic-controlled Legislature and the incoming Republican governor, Chris Christie.

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    Related Topix: Trenton, NJ

  7. House passes landmark health care billRead the original story

    4 min ago | Clovis News-Journal

    In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry.

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    Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Insurance, Social Security, Personal Finance

  8. Far right turns up the heat on GOPRead the original story w/Photo

    4 min ago | Salt Lake Tribune

    Sen. Bob Bennett, R-Utah, is seeking a fourth term. But he faces considerable pressure from the GOP far right, which has been targeting moderates nationally.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Representative Jason Chaffetz, Orrin Hatch, Utah, US Senate, Chris Chocola, 2008 Presidential Election

  9. High court to look at life in prison for juvenilesRead the original story

    4 min ago | ETaiwanNews.com

    Joe Sullivan was sent away for life for raping an elderly woman and judged incorrigible though he was only 13 at the time of the attack.

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    Related Topix: Prison, Death Penalty, Criminal Defense Law, Law

  10. Pawlenty in Iowa: 2012 Possible Candidate Makes First Solo VisitRead the original story w/Photo

    5 min ago | WHO-TV Des Moines

    Possibe 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty came to Iowa and then came after Democrats for the way they are running the country.

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    Related Topix: Iowa, Iowa Government, Minnesota Government, Minnesota, Tim Pawlenty, US Governors

  11. Post a CommentRead the original story

    6 min ago | Central Jersey

    There are no moral victories on Election Day - not when losing by two votes and losing by 1,002 votes yield the same result.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, John McCain

  12. Incoming aldermen organize for transition, prepare for looming budgetRead the original story

    6 min ago | The Frederick News Post

    Five newly elected city aldermen will spend the weekend reflecting on the past week's victory, but also thinking ahead to the challenges they will face once their terms start in December.

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  13. House, Senate health care bills detailedRead the original story

    6 min ago | Auburn News

    AP Rep. Peter Hoekstra, R-Mich., left, and Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, pick up a copy of the house health care By ERICA WERNER and RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press Writers Sat Nov 7, 4:54 pm ET WASHINGTON Here is a comparison of the three health care bills before Congress, including one by House Democrats and an alternative by House ...

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    Related Topix: Immigration Reform, US Politics, Peter Hoekstra, Republican, US House of Representatives, Steve King, Healthcare Law, Law, Medicare, Health

  14. Arrests of serial killers at Myersville rest area recalledRead the original story

    6 min ago | The Frederick News Post

    Roger Byrum still works the 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. overnight shift at the Myersville Exxon.

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    Related Topix: Myersville, MD, Frederick County, MD, US Federal Bureau of Investigation

  15. House passes bill to overhaul healthcare systemRead the original story w/Photo

    7 min ago | WCAO-AM Baltimore

    The House of Representatives approved a sweeping healthcare reform bill on Saturday, backing the biggest health policy changes in four decades and handing President Barack Obama a crucial victory.

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    Related Topix: Health Care Policy, Health, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Healthcare Law, Law

  16. Profiteers peddling flu vaccineRead the original story

    8 min ago | Cape Cod Times

    The seasonal flu vaccine is in short supply, but licensed pharmacists and medical professionals can purchase it on a so-called "gray market" - for as much as eight times the manufacturers' original price.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Influenza, Health, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Steve Israel

  17. Flood map changes could swamp property ownersRead the original story

    8 min ago | Alton Telegraph

    Officials are worried that a federal decision to "decertify" levees in Southwestern Illinois could cost property owners millions in flood insurance premiums and deter growth in communities.

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    Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Flood, US Politics, Jerry Costello, US House of Representatives, Democrat, FEMA, Wood River, IL, Madison County, IL, Hurricane

  18. Middleboro deals with casino headacheRead the original story

    8 min ago | Cape Cod Times

    There are those who are for it and haven't wavered. Others stand steadfastly against it.

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    Related Topix: Middleboro, MA

  19. Crist bundles his troublesRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Palm Beach Post

    In this business, you always get suspicious when the answer doesn't fit the question.

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    Related Topix: Charlie Crist, US Governors, Broward County, FL, Hillary Clinton, US Politics, Wedding, Barack Obama, Opinion

  20. Hot Topic: Health care reform vote loomsRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Palm Beach Post

    Profit motive drives insurers U.S. health care is excellent, but access and financing are problematic.

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    Related Topix: Medicare, Health, Opinion