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Bedford Letters

A successful Troop 5 yard sale

To the Editor: We were again reminded how fortunate Troop 5 is to be part of Bedford and its surrounding communities. It was yet another record year for us thanks to the unbelievably generous donations of goods, space, time and hard work from so many of you. Your generosity translates ...

Senate not compelled to advise, consent

To the Editor: Regarding Mr. Scanlon's April 15th letter to the editor on the U.S. Constitution - Article 2, Section 2 - the president "shall have the power to" nominate judges of the supreme court but the Constitution is silent with regard to when the Senate needs to advise ...

Focus efforts on drug abuse prevention

To the Editor: The end of March marked "cross over" at the New Hampshire State House and the halfway point of 2016 legislative session. A breakdown of the bills: ? 246 passed/adopted ? 399 killed ? 48 interim study ? 26 tabled More than 500 bills were voted upon by the full ...

Constitution calls for ‘advice and consent’

To the Editor: As someone who served in local government, I know that it's possible to have disagreements without abandoning the rule book. I think I speak for many Republicans in New Hampshire and around the country who want our party to bring civility and Constitutional deference back to ...

Delaying replacing a Supreme Court justice is political and constitutional

To the Editor: A recent letter to the editor suggested delaying confirming a new Supreme Court justice was political, without basis in the Constitution and not in the interests of the country. Obviously, confirming a Supreme Court justice is political, whether delaying the process or speeding ...

Medicaid benefits extension for NH residents applauded

To the Editor: I wanted to write to congratulate the N.H. Senate and House Republican leadership for their work to continue to provide extended Medicaid benefits to those citizens of New Hampshire who need this important help. It is encouraging to see so many of our elected representatives ...