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114th LEMPSTER OLD HOME DAY CELEBRATION

Saturday, August 10, 2013 with a Hike on Sunday

7 – 9 AM Fireman’s Breakfast at the Old Firehouse

8 AM Lempster Meetinghouse Open

9 – 2 Vendor’s Market – – Lempster Street

9 – 2 History Hall – – Open – – visit, research, dessert, (restroom), At 2nd NH Turnpike/Route 10

9 – 11 AM Dodge Hollow School – – Open – – Dodge Hollow Road

11 AM PARADE – – Lempster Street

The Sons of the American Revolution will be at Lempster Street all day with periodic demonstrations. The Sons of the Civil War Reinactors will be in the Parade and will be encamped at History Hall

1 PM “Digging Critters” program at the Meeting House – – FMML/Cons. Comm.

2 PM “Lempster Personalities, Hardwick – Huntoon 1880 – 1950” – Meetinghouse – – Drew/Drew/Sachs

2 PM Fireman’s Foam Pit for Kids

7 PM “YE OLD HOME DAY TALENT SHOW” Meetinghouse – – Jim Tremblay

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 7, 2013
Contact: 603-271-3665

House Republican Leader Statement on Insurance Department Effort to Bypass Legislature

CONCORD – Today House Republican Leader Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) offered the following statement in response to the Department of Insurance’s efforts to bypass the legislature and partner with the New Hampshire Health Plan (NHHP) to obtain millions in taxpayer dollars to fund Obamacare related bureaucracy.

Rep. Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett), House Republican Leader

“We have processes and committees in place to ensure we are careful stewards of taxpayer money. The Insurance Department, with the Governor’s support, appears to be thumbing their nose at the legislative process. It’s not difficult to see what is happening here. We have a department and an administration who are in a rush to spend millions of taxpayer dollars to fund Obamacare related bureaucracy. If their plan has merit, they should play by the rules and let it get an up or down vote by the legislative entities who have oversight. To do an end run around the legislature simply doesn’t pass the smell test. We’ll be exploring every option available to ensure this matter goes through the proper channels.”

“I share the concerns the Senate President expressed in his letter to Commissioner Sevigny. I look forward to the Commissioner’s response.”

Background:

On April 19th, the Joint Fiscal Committee, a statutory legislative committee made up of equal numbers of Republicans and Democrats, voted to table the Insurance Department’s request to accept a federal grant, which would fund education and consumer assistance programs under a state-federal insurance marketplace as part of Obamacare. On August 2nd, the Insurance Commissioner wrote the New Hampshire Health Exchange Advisory board indicating that the New Hampshire Health Plan (NHHP) is “well positioned” to accept the funds the Department “could not accept” and “undertake the role of facilitating New Hampshire-specific education and outreach about the Marketplace.”

NHHP is described as a “quasi-governmental” entity established under New Hampshire law, RSA 404-G. NHHP is a state high risk pool established to provide health insurance to NH residents who are declined coverage through the private market, have a pre-qualifying condition or are otherwise eligible. The NHHP is intended generally to be the insurer of last resort for New Hampshire residents.

Yesterday, Senate President Peter Bragdon sent a letter to Insurance Commissioner Roger Sevigny asking if he plans to bring the NHHP request before the Joint Committee on Health Care Reform Oversight Committee, that was established to oversee all aspects of the implementation of Obamacare. The Senate President also questions the authority of the NHHP, without legislative approval or enabling statues, to dramatically change their mission from managing the state’s high-risk pool and being the insurer of last resort to being an education and outreach entity. The high risk pool and NHHP are due to sunset at the end of the year.

For Immediate Release: August 2, 2013
Contact: Matt Slater, (603) 225-9341

JEANNE SHAHEEN THE SEQUESTRATION QUEEN

Jeanne Shaheen’s Vote For Sequestration Put Nashua Airport On Chopping Block

Concord- New Hampshire Republican State Committee Chairwoman Jennifer Horn said today that Jeanne Shaheen’s vote this week on transportation funding legislation violates the spending caps she once supported when she voted for across the board sequestration reductions that have resulted in Nashua Airport being put on the chopping block.

“Jeanne Shaheen proudly voted for sequestration, even though she knew it would put Nashua Airport on the chopping block. But this week she tried to cover her tracks by voting for a bloated spending bill that violates the budget caps she once voted for, despite knowing that it would trigger another round of arbitrary spending cuts that could shutter Nashua Airport. Jeanne Shaheen is the sequestration queen, she voted for it and she owns it. Shaheen needs to explain why she backed legislation that has kept Nashua Airport under the constant threat of closure ever since.”

Background:

SENATOR SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR COMPROMISE DEBT DEAL, 8/1/11

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House Republican Leaders Statement on Passage of Senate Budget Proposal

CONCORD – Today House Republican Leader Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) and House Republican Policy Leader Laurie Sanborn (R-Bedford) offered the following statement in reaction to the Senate passing their budget proposal.

House Republican Leader Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett)

“The Senate has done what some may want you to believe is impossible. They have produced a responsible, balanced budget that includes no new taxes or fees while funding important priorities in Health and Human Services and Education.”

“A key issue for House Republicans has been ensuring the budget is built on responsible revenue projections. We’re pleased the Senate budget strives to do this.”

“During the budget process in the House, Republicans offered several amendments to address some of the most substantive issues we had with the House Democrats’ budget. We’re happy to say that many of issues House Republicans took issue with in the House Democrats’ budget have been addressed in the Senate Budget.”

“The House Democrats’ budget downshifted millions in costs to county governments, running the risk of spiking county property tax rates. The Senate budget went a substantial way toward taking care of a large part of the increasing cost shift and will protect New Hampshire taxpayers.”

House Republican Policy Leader Laurie Sanborn (R-Bedford)

“Senate Republicans have worked very hard and put forth a responsible budget that solves the real problems New Hampshire people face.”

“This budget includes reasonable and carefully considered compromises, so we can take care of those most in need while simultaneously promoting a strong economy and private sector job creation, and helping NH families and small businesses thrive.”

“House Republicans committed to do everything they could to improve the climate for economic growth and job creation in our state. The Senate Republicans are supporting that effort with their Budget.”

On Tuesday, June 4th, Claremont Ward 2 voters will make a decision. I hope that they choose Joe Osgood as their Representative in the NH House. The Sullivan County Delegation is comprised of all the State Reps. from Sullivan County. Under Joe’s leadership as Chairman of the Executive Finance Committee, county employees got raises, a new biomass plant was approved, and your county taxes did not go up in the last budget cycle. This time, we have fewer challenges, yet are facing a 2.9% increase. We need Joe’s expertise to find a solution to save your money. As a 6 year member of the NH House Ways and Means Committee, Joe’s budget expertise helped NH live within it’s means. I could use Joe’s help in Concord, and right here in Sullivan County to help protect your tax dollars. Please help us all by re-electing Joe Osgood to the NH House.