Stephen Lynch wants to ‘blow up’ rare government program that’s working

Rep. Stephen Lynch of the House Oversight Committee suggested during a hearing last week that Congress should “blow up” the federal health benefits program known as FEHBP. But a growing number of experts think that this scorched earth approach to a system that 8 million Americans rely on for health benefits is a bad [...]

Tom Brady swears off Super Bowl rings, becomes global warming pitchman

It usually takes much longer in his career for a fading celebrity to sink this low:

Lamontagne pounds Ayotte in open letter to McCain

Republicans Senate hopeful Ovide Lamontagne pounded GOP rival Kelly Ayotte and “the DC establishment and party bosses” in an “open letter of John McCain” on Saturday. McCain was in the Granite State to campaign for Ayotte, whom he has endorsed.
“I am disappointed, however, that you have chosen to return to New Hampshire to involve [...]

Hodes Fundraiser Host Committee Heavy on Lobbyists

In addition to Robert Raben, the lobbyist for the adult entertainment industry that NowHampshire reported on earlier, Two lobbyists on the host committee for Paul Hodes’ fundraiser being held in Washington, DC tonight raise questions for the New Hampshire Democrat who has long advocated financial, energy, and health care reform.
The Union Leader reports that [...]

Skin-flick lobbyist pimps for Hodes (Warning: Graphic Content)

Tonight in Washington, Paul Hodes will attend a private fundraiser hosted in part by a lobbyist who for years represented the adult entertainment industry.
According to a published report by John Distaso of the New Hampshire Union Leader, among several lobbyists headlining a Hodes cash call this evening in DC is Robert Raben. In addition to [...]

Woman who calls opponents ‘teabaggers,’ was tossed from town hall calls for civility

Just two weeks ago Rep. Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) boasted of the comradery she shares with women from the other party while in the ladies room. But this Monday Shea-Porter told a group of college students in Durham, “it is so ugly down [in Washington] right now. It’s not helpful for any of us.”
Foster’s Daily Democrat [...]

Ashooh: I supported the LLC Tax before I was against it

Republican congressional candidate Rich Ashooh responded to John DiStaso’s inquiry about Ashooh’s reported support for the Democrats’ LLC Tax while a member of the board of directors of the Business and Industry Association. Ashooh’s support for the LLC Tax was first reported by NowHampshire.com.

Ashooh’s answer is non-responsive:
BEATING ON RICH. Ashooh has been taking hits [...]

Ovide brings in just over $180K

Republican Senate hopeful Ovide Lamontagne announced on Monday that he raised $181,093.67 in the fourth quarter of 2009, his first as a candidate. Lamontagne has a little more than $150,000 on hand.
Lamontagne Senior Advisor Jim Merrill said, “Ovide’s numbers today reflect the beginning of a vibrant, grassroots campaign.”
Interestingly, Merrill was tough on Ovide rival Kelly [...]

Guinta raised $61K for Q4

First district congressional candidate Frank Guinta spent more than he raised during the fourth and final fundraising quarter in 2009, NowHampshire.com learned on Monday morning.
Guinta’s report, filed with the Federal Elections Commission, shows he took in around $61,000 during the final three months of last year but spending around $68,000.
Republicans have expressed concern over Guinta’s [...]

Leftwing blog repeats ‘big lie’ about Breitbart UPDATE: Breitbart punches back at critics

Andrew Breitbart was in New Hampshire this weekend and the leftwing blog BlueHampshire.com could not help but smear him.
Andrew Breitbart apparently took some time off during his speech in Manchester from explaining what liberals think, and used part of his timeslot to blast us liberals for our hypocrisy regarding a recent incident in New Orleans. [...]

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