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New Hampshire Officials Say They Want Only Residents of the State Voting There

Matthew McDonald

For years New Hampshire law has had a residency loophole that allows people who don't live in the state to claim they do and still vote there. Some state officials want to tighten the law and give the New Hampshire Secretary of State the practical ability to investigate cases where it's unclear whether a voter lives in New Hampshire and turn over violations to the state Attorney General for enforcement.

Snowstorms Bring Out the Best in People
Commentary

Snowstorms Bring Out the Best in People

Raymond L. Flynn

Waiting for the bus outside the New England Medical Center the other morning, a lady I recognized from the Chinatown community stopped and said, "Hello Mayor Flynn, how are you? I saw you the other night at the Chinese New Year's Party."

"Were you in the hospital?" she asked, pointing to the hospital. "I hope you are all right. We like seeing you around Chinatown."

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