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Man subdued, arrested at Concord gun rally

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

A tense rally of gun regulation advocates outside the State House in downtown Concord this afternoon has resulted in the arrest of one man, a gun-rights activist who came to protest the event and its speakers. Based on video and witness accounts of the incident, the man was restrained by the police after touching one of them on the shoulders, and apparently stun-gunned seconds later after resisting arrest. The police … 0

House Democrats propose Medicaid expansion deal to break budget deadlock

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Hoping to break the deadlock in budget negotiations over Medicaid expansion, House Democrats this afternoon proposed a compromise plan that would expand New Hampshire’s Medicaid program for at least three years. After a two-hour break, Senate Republicans said they needed more time to discuss the proposal and craft a counter-proposal. “I think this is going to take the Senate some more time. … … 0

Capitol Hill to get the Granite State experience at reception

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Capitol Hill will get a taste of Granite State living tomorrow. The “Experience New Hampshire” reception, now in its fourth year, will be held Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Kennedy Caucus Room of the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C. It’s hosted by the New Hampshire State Society and the state’s congressional delegation: U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly … 0

Monitor Minute: June 18, 2013

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Monitor Minute Episode 36: June 18, 2013. The Monitor Minute is a daily run down of today’s top stories along with a preview of tomorrow’s headlines. Today’s stories include: Judge lifts stalking order against Concord City Councilor Dick Patten State reaches settlement with women robbed by wrongfully-paroled inmate … 0

Committee of Conference Watch: state budget, medical marijuana on tap today

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

It’ll be a busy day today at the State House, as committees of conference continue to work on bills as the legislative year winds down. Sixteen committees are scheduled to meet today to deal with 18 bills. Among them is the conference committee on the state budget, which … 0

Obama, Putin fail to resolve differences over Syria

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

President Obama and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, failed to resolve yesterday their significant differences over how to bring about an end to Syria’s civil war, as each leader steps up military support for opposite sides in the worsening conflict. Meeting for two hours on the sidelines of … 0

Bill Clinton: Israel must make peace to survive

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Former president Bill Clinton is urging Israel to make peace with the Palestinians in order to survive as a Jewish and democratic state. His comments add to a chorus of prominent pro-Israel figures warning that growing numbers of Palestinians under Israeli rule will ultimately force Israel to lose … 0

House, Senate budget negotiators dig in heels over Medicaid expansion

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

House and Senate budget negotiators dug in their heels yesterday on the question of Medicaid expansion, with House Democrats arguing it’s a good deal for New Hampshire and Senate Republicans saying it needs more study. “I think this is a serious discussion. We’re all willing to discuss it, … 0

Voter ID talks break down at State House, no compromise expected on changes to 2012 law

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

The Democratic effort to roll back New Hampshire’s voter ID law ran aground yesterday when negotiations between the House and Senate ended almost as soon as they began. Negotiators from the Democratic-led House and Republican-led Senate could still reach some sort of compromise before Thursday’s deadline for committees … 2

Obama says administration making ‘right trade-offs’ in surveillance programs

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

President Obama defended his administration’s right to engage in extensive surveillance of U.S. communications in an interview with PBS host Charlie Rose, saying the programs had disrupted multiple terrorist plots and had adequate checks and balances. During the interview – which was conducted Sunday before Obama left for … 3

Monitor Minute: June 17, 2013

Monday, June 17, 2013

Monitor Minute Episode 35: June 17, 2013. The Monitor Minute is a daily run down of today’s top stories along with a preview of tomorrow’s headlines. Today’s stories include: Graduations Concord racer follows 90 years of tradition at Loudon Classic After sex assault, treatment center unsettles Concord neighborhood … 0

Committee of Conference Watch: budget, capital budget, voter ID up today

Monday, June 17, 2013

With just days remaining until the deadline for committees of conference to complete their work, lawmakers will continue negotiations today on bills where the Democratic-led House and Republican-led Senate disagree on details large and small. Eight committees are scheduled to meet today. Times and locations can change, so … 0

Iran reformists dance in streets for new president

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Wild celebrations broke out on Tehran streets that were battlefields four years ago as reformist-backed Hasan Rowhani capped a stunning surge to claim Iran’s presidency yesterday, throwing open the political order after relentless crackdowns by hard-liners to consolidate … 0