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Greg Hellman
 A junior at Boston University, Greg Hellman is a print journalism and political science double major. He will be reporting this semester for the New Hampshire Union Leader. Greg also will be interning at the D.C. Examiner. Before arriving in Washington, he worked two years as an editor at the city desk for The Daily Free Press, Boston University’s independent student newspaper. He also interned at The Brookline TAB where he worked as a general assignment reporter. After graduation in May 2008, Greg hopes to go work at a metropolitan daily newspaper.
STORIES WRITTEN:
Controversy over Bill Aimed at Helping Veterans
WASHINGTON, April 25 —Tales of bureaucratic nightmares at veterans’ hospitals throughout the country in recent months have prompted a flurry of legislation on Capitol Hill aimed at providing relief to veterans. Amid the maelstrom of activity, a wide-ranging piece of legislation intended to expand access to health care in an unprecedented fashion for veterans is being greeted, however, with mixed responses.
President’s Trip Director Honed His Skills in New Hampshire
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- When Hurricane Katrina blasted the Gulf Coast and the city of New Orleans in August of 2005, millions of people left homeless or without electricity looked to the president for comfort and aid in their time of need. As President Bush visited the disaster zone four days later and confronted the difficult road ahead to recovery, White House senior advance representative Jason Recher of Rye, N.H., along with an entire team of 20 White House staffers and volunteers stood behind him. They planned each appearance, accommodation, travel logistic and detail to coordinate the president’s travels through the Gulf region.
Hodes Hails Iraq Spending Bill in Democratic Radio Response
WASHINGTON, March 24—New Hampshire Congressman Paul Hodes, delivering the Democratic response to the President’s weekly radio address Saturday morning, hailed the passage of the House Iraq spending bill, which sets a timeline for troop withdrawal, as an important step to altering the course of the war.
Judd, Gregg Vote to Require Senate Confirmation of U.S. Attorneys
WASHINGTON, March 20—Reacting to the scandal involving the Justice Department’s dismissal of eight U.S. attorneys, the Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to return to the system of requiring that chamber confirm federal prosecutor nominees.
Rep. Hodes Asks for Investigation of Veterans’ Health Care
WASHINGTON, March 5—New Hampshire Rep. Paul Hodes, president of the freshman class of House Democrats, has asked the investigative arm of Congress to conduct an independent investigation of veterans’ health care in a letter signed by all 42 new Democratic House members and one freshman Republican.
N.H.Receives $2 million Grant For Emergency Management
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28-- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a grant Wednesday for almost $2 million to support local emergency management throughout New Hampshire.
Gov. Lynch Speaks Out About Children’s Insurance Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 —New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch joined his colleagues from around the country in moving to protect a children’s health insurance program while attending the National Governors Association winter meeting.
HUD Issues $5.2 Million in Grants to Fight Homelessness in N.H.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21-- The U.S. government issued $5.2 million in grants last month to state and local government organizations in New Hampshire to combat homelessness as part of a $1.33 billion nationwide funding initiative.
Hodes and Shea-Porter Speak on Iraq Resolution
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 —New Hampshire Democratic Reps. Paul Hodes and Carol-Shea Porter are speaking this week in support of a nonbinding resolution opposing President Bush’s decision to send more troops to Iraq.
Hodes Appealed to Individual New Hampshire Voters
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 —In a year during which voters preoccupied with the Iraq war swept congressional Republicans out in favor of Democrats, freshman Rep. Paul Hodes (D-N.H.) out-raised incumbent Charlie Bass by appealing for change to individual New Hampshire voters.
Rep. Hodes:‘Ultimate Reality Game Show’
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 – Welcome to Survivor Congress, starring 42 Democratic freshman representatives settling in a new territory—Washington, D.C. Leading the tribe is Rep, Paul Hodes (D-N.H.), Democratic Freshman Class president and New Hampshire’s rising congressional star.
Senate Rejects Gregg’s Line-Item Veto Amendment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24- Sen. Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) failed to add an amendment to the minimum wage bill Wednesday that would give presidents a line-item veto. He then joined in helping block the wage bill from immediately moving to a floor vote.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 – Members of New Hampshire’s congressional delegation split along party lines in their reaction to President Bush’s State of the Union speech last night. The state’s freshmen House Democrats criticized the president’s plan for continuing the war in Iraq and his domestic proposals while Senate Republicans hailed the economic growth of the last year and gave their continuing support for the Bush Administration’s handing of the Iraq war.
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