Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager Terry McAuliffe called the media’s coverage of the Democratic presidential race “the most biased” ever — and praised conservative Fox News for its “responsible” reporting.

Appearing on “Fox and Friends” on Tuesday, the former Democratic National Committee chairman was asked by host Steve Doocy “what percentage of the mainstream media is in the tank for Barack Obama?”

McAuliffe answered: “Oh, 90 percent. I mean, from day one. It is what it is. We’re not complaining. We have to deal with the hand we’re dealt…

“Every independent study has said that this is the most biased coverage they have ever seen in a presidential campaign. Clearly it has been a biased media, no question about it.”

He added: “I have said this — Fox has been one of the most responsible in this presidential campaign. I have said that all along.”

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“Firefighters and all first responders work hard, put their safety at risk and do it all for the benefit of others. They deserve our utmost respect in return,” said Clegg. “I have worked hard to ensure that promises made to firefighters, both active and retired, are kept. I am honored and humbled to receive the endorsement of these fantastic men and women and look forward to working with them over the next several months.”

“Bob Clegg has always supported our fire fighters,and now we’ll support him,” said David Lang, President, PFFNH.“In the House and Senate he has shown he will stand up for and stand next to, first responders and we know he is the best republican candidate for US Congress in the 2^nd District.”

Clegg received the endorsement by unanimous vote last night at the 10^th Biennial PFFNH Convention held at the Ashworth By The Sea in Hampton, NH.

For more information on Bob Clegg, log onto his website at www.cleggforcongress.com.

WHAT: NH Republican State Committee Annual Meeting

WHERE: Prospect Mountain High School

242 Suncook Valley Rd (Route 28)

Alton ,NH

WHEN: Sunday,May 18, 2008

1:30 PM Doorsopen

2:15 PM Callto Order

2:30 PM Remarksby Candidates

4:00 PM PartyBusiness

“The Farm Bill that passed the US House today provides more opportunities for New Hampshire and the entire Northern Forest region than any previous Farm Bill passed by Congress,” said Bruce Clendenning, Interim Policy Director of the Northern Forest Alliance. “We’re greatly encouraged that after years of hard work, our delegation was able to ensure passage of a Bill that includes critical support for programs that benefit forestry, land conservation, economic development, and enhanced opportunities for clean energy.”

“We are very excited about the passage of the Farm Bill through the House and enthusiastically thank Representatives Hodes and Shea-Porter for their vote in support of New Hampshire’s communities and forests,” said George Gay, the Executive Director of the Northern Forest Alliance. “We encourage Senators Gregg and Sununu to support the Farm Bill when they have the opportunity and sincerely hope that the President will sign this bill into law.”

The Farm Bill passed by the US House today includes increased support for forestry programs that support good stewardship of the region’s forest base and new programs that provide significant opportunities for communities to chart a new more vibrant path for the future.

Thanks to the leadership of the Northern Forest delegation and strong support from the Northern Forest Alliance and other community groups, the Farm Bill contains new programs for community-led forest conservation and enhanced use of biomass energy at the community scale. The new Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program will provide 50-50 matching grants to help communities acquire important forest lands that are threatened by development.

The Farm Bill incorporates the Northern Border Development Act creating the Northern Border Economic Development Commission (“the Commission”), which will consist of the Governors of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and New York and a federal government designee. The Commission will use a bottom-up approachto provide grants for economic development projects, productive natural resource conservation, technical assistance to the forest products industry,alternative energy projects, job training, infrastructure improvements, land conservation, and other similar projects.

The new Community Wood Energy Program will provide matching grants and technical assistance to help communities shift heating and power for local schools and other public buildings from fossil-fuel based systems to wood chip and biomass systems. The program will help communities develop a “community wood energy plan” to identify how the new biomass systems can be fueled by local lands and the local forest products industry, keeping more resources in local communities and reducing their carbon impact.

The Farm Bill provides additional new support for private forest landowners and communities through a new process to develop national priorities for forest conservation that will inform state-by state forest plans to address these priorities. The plans will help the U.S. Forest Service and our state forestry agencies better deliver support to landowners and communities through the Forest Stewardship Program, Urban and CommunityForestry Program, cooperative extension forestry programs, and others. The technical assistance and access to funding provided by these dedicated professionals is an essential tool for private landowners and municipalities to meet their stewardship and conservation goals.

The Farm Bill also provides increased funding to help private landowners and municipalities manage their land through programs like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program, and Healthy Forest Reserve Program.

The Northern Forest Alliance is a coalition of conservation, recreation, and forestry organizations united in their commitment to protect the Northern Forest of Maine, New Hampshire,Vermont, and New York. We work together to protect and enhance the ecological and economic sustainability of natural and human communities in the Northern Forest. For more information, please visit www.northernforestalliance.org.

"We have a strong spirit of volunteerism here in New Hampshire, which contributes to the high quality of life we all enjoy in our state. Our older citizens here in New Hampshire understand the importance of volunteerism and their outstanding efforts make a positive impact on lives and communities across our state," said Governor Lynch. "I am proud to help recognize the efforts of the Vaughn Award recipients and all of our older adult volunteers."

The many valuable services provided by The Vaughan Award winners include delivering meals to the homebound, volunteering at hospitals, adult day programs and home health agencies, visiting residents of nursing facilities, working with medication assistance programs, providing transportation, and helping to organize or enhance community resources.

"Each of the Vaughan Award winners demonstrates the power that one dedicated individual has to transform the lives of others. The great work done by these volunteers has strengthened the network of programs and services available for New Hampshire seniors," said Commissioner Toumpas.

"These award recipients provide vital support in our local communities," stated SCOA Vice Chair Judy Pilliod. "It's very difficult for SCOA to select winners for the Vaughan Awards as all senior volunteers are winners, we're proud to be a part of helping to recognize their dedication and hard work." The Vaughan Awards were initiated in 1962 in memory of Joseph D. Vaughan, a New Hampshire legislator and an advocate on behalf of the elderly. Vaughan was instrumental in creating a state agency dedicated to the well being of senior citizens.

This year's Vaughan Award recipients are:
Fran Donahue - Alton Bay
Carol and Ed Westervelt - North Conway
George Parker - Keene
Joyce Donadio - Bethlehem
Richard 'Dick' Jaeger - Orange
Nancy Wilbur - Nashua
Kathryn 'Kay' Butler - Wilmot
Gerri Beck - Salem
Sylvia Dowst - Strafford
Bette Stockwell - Plainfield

Preliminary data shows the Project to be successful reaching families with preschoolers and helping parents to understand the important role of physical activity and play for young children in preventing overweight children. Parents overwhelmingly indicated (75%) they had used the Fit WIC activity materials provided by WIC, and 40% of parents felt Fit WIC had helped them learn the importance of physical activity in keeping children healthy.

"The problem of being overweight or obese is a very serious health issue," said DHHS Director of Public Health Services (DPHS) Dr Jose Montero. "We know it's not easy to address this health issue, however through the reach of the WIC program we have a unique opportunity to try and reduce and prevent this problem as we educate children at a time when they are beginning to form lifelong eating habits." WIC is a nutrition program for low to moderate-income pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to the age of 5 years old. In 2007, nearly 34% of children enrolled in the NH WIC Program were overweight or at risk of being overweight based on their BMI-for-age measurements.

The Department recently began reviewing parent surveys to develop an assessment of the impact of Fit WIC. More than 1500 children statewide are enrolled in Fit WIC. Although the majority of parents indicated their children are physically active for 1 or more hours a day, more than 60% of the children spend one to two hours a day watching television.

Fit WIC is a special project grant awarded by the US Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service to the New Hampshire WIC Program. To learn more about Fit WIC or to enroll in the WIC Program call the Nutrition and Health Promotion Section at 1-800-942-4321.

Hillsboro - Republican Grant Bosse today decried Congressman Paul Hodes’ record on economic policy. Hodes received a pitiful 6% rating from the Club for Growth’s 2007 Congressional Scorecard. The Club for Growth monitors the actions and voting behavior of members of Congress on economic growth issues.

“As the American economy teeters on the brink of recession, Paul Hodes continues to support policies that are slowing it down,” said Bosse. “Paul Hodes’ addiction to wasteful government spending and abuse of our tax dollars is putting the economy at risk.”

Among the votes on Hodes’ abysmal anti-growth record were opposition to reductions in federal spending, support for the corrupt practice of “earmarking”, and repeated votes against tax relief for American families.

“New Hampshire can’t afford another two years of Paul Hodes’ budget-busting votes,” Bosse continued. “Paul Hodes votes against economic growth 94 percent of the time. But in November, we can make sure he’s failed us for the last time.”

Wolfeboro, NH— The Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire closed out their state convention yesterday by announcing Jeb Bradley has received the republican primary endorsement of one of the state’s most important professional organizations. The PFFNH, which represents the 39 local chapters of the International Associations of Fire Fighters, noted Jeb’s history of support when announcing the decision.

“ Jeb Bradley has a proven record on issues affecting the members of our organization and that is why we have chosen to support him in his Republican Primary campaign. In the legislature, and in Congress, he was a champion of fire safety and first responder issues and we know he will continue championing those interests. ” said David Lang, President, PFFNH.

“These men and women have tough jobs, but they get up every day and put themselves at risk for the safety of others. It is an amazing and selfless career choice, and I believe they should be supported and appreciated, “said Bradley. “I am honored to receive this endorsement and look forward to a win in September!”

For more information on Jeb Bradley, check out his website at www.jebforcongress.com .

Flower varieties include pansies, violas, marigolds, impatiens, geraniums, petunias and snapdragons. Vegetables and fruits include cucumbers and multiple varieties of tomatoes. Herbs include Parsley and Basil.

Most six packs are $2.25. Some plants are priced higher depending on the variety. Customers may visit the greenhouse at 281 North State Street, Concord, from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during any day of the sale. Stock is limited. Payment must be made by check only. No cash or credit cards will be accepted.

“Vocational classes such as the horticulture program provide offenders with the tools, resources, and skills that will help them obtain employment and assist in successful re-entry into the community,” Commissioner William L. Wrenn said.

The awards recognize an individual or couple age 6o and older for outstanding volunteer efforts on behalf of the seniors of New Hampshire.

The awards will be presented Wednesday, May 14, at 1 PM in the Governor and Council Chambers. This award was initiated in 1962 to memorialize the Honorable Joseph D. Vaughan, a New Hampshire legislator and advocate who was instrumental in creating a state agency dedicated to the well being of senior citizens.

EVENT 2008 Vaughn Award Presentation

DATE Wednesday, May 14
1 PM

LOCATION Governor and Council Chambers
Statehouse