Dodd Announces Additions to NH Steering Committee

MANCHESTER, NH - Senator and Presidential candidate Chris Dodd released the names of 16 additional New Hampshire for Chris Dodd Steering Committee members today. The list includes Democratic activists, former Democratic Party officials, educators, environmentalists, and returned Peace Corps volunteers.

"Senator Dodd and the entire campaign are excited about the addition of this diverse group of active Democrats to the New Hampshire Steering Committee," said Joe Keefe, Chair of the New Hampshire for Chris Dodd Steering Committee and former Chair of the New Hampshire Democratic Party. "It is clear that Senator Dodd's message of proven, bold leadership is convincing New Hampshire primary voters that Chris Dodd is the Democrats' best choice to be our next President."

These 16 individuals will join the New Hampshire for Chris Dodd Steering Committee to assist the campaign in organizing and building on Senator Dodd's support here in New Hampshire. Dodd's New Hampshire Steering Committee is made up of over 60 New Hampshire Democrats including Keefe, former U.S. Congressman Norm D'Amours, State Representatives Maureen Nagle, Mike Farley, Mike Brunelle, Sandra Smith, Dan Sullivan, Mike O'Brien, Emma Rous, Mary Stuart Gile, and Frank Sullivan, Manchester Alderman-at-Large Dan O'Neil, Manchester School Board Member-at-Large Kathy Kelley, and Democratic Activists Gail and Mark Mitchell of Barrington, two of Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter's early supporters.

New Hampshire For Chris Dodd Steering Committee Additions:

• Denise Castonguay - Member, Plymouth Area Democrats and Educator (Holderness)
• Joan Crimlisk - Democratic Activist, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Derry)
• Art Gatzoulis - Partner, Craig & Gatzoulis, PLLC and 2006 Chair of State Sen. Lou D'Allesandro's Re-Election Campaign (Manchester)
• Peter Hughes - Democratic Activist (Ellsworth)
• Kaili Lamb - Student, Dartmouth College and Member of Dartmouth for Dodd (Hanover)
• Dr. Paula Mahon, M.D. - Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Derry)
• Monique Martineau - Educator, Democratic Activist (Manchester)
• Robert Z. Norman - Environmental Activist, Professor Emeritus at Dartmouth College, Co-Founder of Hanover Conservation Council, Active Member of NH Sierra Club (Hanover)
• Michelle Parmeter - Democratic Activist (Manchester)
• Rosa Pichardo - Former Member of the Manchester City Democrats' Latino Caucus, Democratic Activist (Manchester)
• David Perez - Democratic Activist (Manchester)
• Tom Rossi (Portsmouth)
• Elizabeth Salinas - Former Member of the Manchester City Democrats' Latino Caucus (Manchester)
• Martin Smith - Democratic Activist (Hampton)
• Priscilla Smith - Democratic Activist (Hampton)
• Larry Sparks - Former Member of the Manchester City Democrats' Black Caucus, Democratic Activist (Manchester)

Dodd to Webcast Health Care Roll-Out Today

WASHINGTON -- Presidential candidate Chris Dodd will unveil the details of his health care proposal at a "Kitchen Table" conversation on Thursday in Marion, just outside Cedar Rapids. 

The Kitchen Table will also be streamed online in a live webcast at 2:00 pm EDT at www.chrisdodd.com.

Following the Kitchen Table, Dodd will hold a conference call for members of the press to answer questions about his health care proposal.  The call will take place at 3:15 pm EDT.  Please contact Gretchen Yelmini at (202) 737-3633 or gretchen@chrisdodd.com for instructions on how to join the conference call.

Thursday, July 26th

2:00 pm EDT             Kitchen Table on Health Care
                                    Location:        Home of Jerry Vuichard
                                                            3649 Brookside Drive
                                                            Marion
                                    Open to Press; Event Attendees by Invitation Only
                                    Live Webcast at www.chrisdodd.com

3:15 pm EDT              Press Conference Call
                                    Contact Gretchen Yelmini, (202) 737-3633 or gretchen@chrisdodd.com, for details on joining the call.

Edwards for President Campaign Holds Environmental Policy Forum

July 25th Forum the Third of Five Policy Forums to be Held this Week

(Manchester, NH) – The John Edwards for President campaign hosted a forum on environmental policy today with National Campaign Manager Congressman David Bonior and Senior Domestic Policy Adviser Heather McGhee. It was the third of five forums to be held across New Hampshire this week.

“New Hampshire voters are looking for substance, not sound bites,” said Bonior. “From ending the war in Iraq to providing truly universal health care to combating global warming, Senator Edwards has proposed detailed policies and has led the way on every issue. These forums allow Granite Staters to learn more about his positions, and also to share their concerns and proposals.”

Wednesday afternoon’s forum focused on Senator Edwards’ bold and detailed environmental proposals, which include combating global warming through a carbon emissions cap, creating a ‘New Energy Economy Fund’ financed by polluters, and growing our economy through creating ‘Green Collar’ jobs.

“From Lake Winnipesaukee to the White Mountains, New Hampshire is a state of unparalleled natural beauty,” continued Bonior. “But global warming and pollution threaten us all. Senator Edwards has proposed the most innovative and detailed policies to confront those challenges.”

The series of policy forums will continue through Thursday, July 26th, and will cover Edwards’ policies concerning Iraq, veterans’ issues, the environment, disability issues and health care.

The forums are free and open to the public – details on the two remaining forums are below. For more information or to RSVP go to www.johnedwards.com/nh/events.

July 25th – Disabilities Policy Forum, Portsmouth

7:00 p.m. John Edwards for President Office

195 Hanover Street, Suite 34, Portsmouth, NH 03801

July 26th – Health Care Policy Forum

7:00 p.m.

John Edwards for President Office

John Edwards for President Office

66 Hanover Street, Suite 201, Manchester, NH 03101

Hills. Co. Libertarian Party Guest Speaker: Ilana Freedman "The War on Terror and You"

THE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY LIBERTARIAN PARTY

PRESENTS GUEST SPEAKER

Counter Terrorism Intelligence Expert
ILANA FREEDMAN

TOPIC:
THE WAR ON TERROR & YOU

WHEN:
MONDAY, JULY 30th, 2007
@ 7:00 PM

WHERE:
NH INSTITUTE OF POLITICS
@ SAINT ANSELM COLLEGE
100 Saint Anselm College Drive
Manchester, New Hampshire

All HCLP Lectures are Free! Light refreshments will be served!
RSVP recommended to jim@jimcperry.com or 689-3165

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ABOUT ILANA FREEDMAN:

Ilana Freedman is an internationally respected expert in counter-terrorism and intelligence analysis and forecasting. The inter-relationships between developing trends in terrorism and their impact on global security is a special focus of her concern.

With over twenty years experience in the field, Freedman is best known for her unique and highly accurate approach to analyzing rapidly changing trends and assessing their impact on homeland security. In 1987, she pioneered a system of research, analysis, and trend forecasting designed to accommodate the impact of rapid and disruptive change. The methodology enables the accurate processing of  massive amounts of information and turns raw data into actionable intelligence. Over the last fifteen years she has forecast some of the most significant impacting trends in the global arena, including the globalization of terrorism and its impact on the world economy.

Freedman spent sixteen years in Israel,where she received training in counter-terrorism, and where Gerard Group was founded. As head of the Jerusalem-based firm, she served as advisor to both government and industry. During this period, she carried out an on going, in-depth study of Israel's approach to counter-terrorism and its potential for application in America.

Shehas been a featured speaker on the terrorist threat and counter-terrorismpreparedness at international conferences throughout the United Statesand abroad. Freedman's columns on terrorism, civil defense, and security have appeared in the New York Post and other publications.  She has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, and Inc. Magazine and has been a frequent guest on national radio talk shows.

Obama to Announce Major Addition to National Campaign

MANCHESTER , NH—This morning in Concord’s Eagle Square,Senator Barack Obama will announce a major addition to his national campaign. The event is free and open to the public and is open to the press.

Concord , NH

MAJOR CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT

Eagle Square

Downtown Concord, NH

Media Access Time: 8:00 AM

Note: Site available for early live shots; call (312) 505-4814 to arrange access.

Gates Open: 8:30 AM