N.H. Senate approves expanding death penalty CONCORD — The New Hampshire Senate has voted to allow capital punishment for killings committed during burglaries of occupied buildings. The Senate voted by voice vote Thursday after a short debate to pass the bill and send it back to the House, where it’s expected to pass. House Speaker William O’Brien sponsored the bill in response to a gruesome murder in his hometown of Mont Vernon during a home invasion.
O’Brien submitted an amendment to the Senate to address concerns his original measure could be applied too broadly. Gov. John Lynch supports the amended bill. O’Brien named the bill after Kimberly Cates, who was killed in her bed in a machete-and-knife attack during the Mont Vernon home invasion in 2009. —Courtesy of WMUR
Bill to slow Northern Pass project delayed for year CONCORD — The New Hampshire Senate has put off until next year action on a bill to slow down a project to carry hydroelectric power from Canada to New England. The Senate voted 14-10 Thursday to postpone acting on the bill. The Senate Judiciary Committee had recommended holding onto the bill, which would prohibit using eminent domain to take private land for projects like Northern Pass. Com-
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mittee members said they need more time to study the issue. Hundreds of people from across the state attended hearings on the Housepassed bill. Opponents argued it could stop many necessary electric transmission upgrades. But landowners supporting the bill feared they could lose their property to the Northern Pass project. They argued that the bill would strengthen property rights. —Courtesy of WMUR
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Romney challenges president in N.H. announcement speech
STRATHAM — Former Massato have actually had a job, and I have," chusetts Gov. Mitt Romney officially he said. announced that he is running for presRomney has led in New Hampshire ident Thursday before a large crowd polls, but the Republican field is not of supporters at a farm in Stratham. yet set, and many potential candiRomney attacked President Barack dates have been drawing attention Obama, saying he has of their own. After his failed to fix the counspeech, Romney said he try's economic problems. “So you are seeing a lot has enjoyed seeing how "No, Mr. President. the field has developed. of energy, a lot of passion. You've had your chance," "So you are seeing Romney said. "We the And whether it’s Donald a lot of energy, a lot of people on this farm and Trump or Sarah Palin or passion," he said. "And across the country are the whether it's Donald ones just getting started." Michele Bachmann, they Trump or Sarah Palin are generating a lot of or Michele Bachmann, Introduced by his wife of 42 years, Romney they are generating a enthusiasm.” delivered a speech that lot of enthusiasm. It's a included patriotic imagery. good thing as we focus on "Though each of us comes from very what needs to be done to get America different backgrounds, though each of back on track." us has chosen to walk a different path This is Romney's second bid for the in life, we are united by one great overWhite House. In 2008, he finished whelming passion," Romney said. "We second in New Hampshire to John love America. We believe in America." McCain, the eventual nominee. The 63-year-old Republican focused Romney plans to hold a town hall his comments on the state of the meeting at the University of New economy, promising to put the country Hampshire campus in Manchester on back to work. Friday morning. "If you want to create jobs, it helps —Courtesy of WMUR
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