Press Releases

For Immediate Release
September 6, 2008
For more information: Contact Brett, (603) 995-9284

Bosse Approaches $30 Billion Goal

“50 Days, 50 Ways” Holds Fannie and Freddie Accountable

(Keene)  Republican Grant Bosse today proposed two key reforms that would save taxpayers more than $2 billion a year, and improve the performance of Government Sponsored Enterprises such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  These two institutions, along with Farmer Mac and the Federal Home Loan Bank System, operate as private for-profit businesses when times are good, but often hit taxpayers for costly bailouts when they are managed poorly.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                CONTACT: BARBARA RILEY

9/7/08                                                                          202-224-2841

                                                                                    LIZ CHAMBERLAIN

                                                                                    603-430-9560

SUNUNU STATEMENT ON UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

TAKEOVER OF FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC

WASHINGTON, DC – United States Senator John Sununu (R-NH) today (9/7) issued the following statement regarding the announcement that the federal government will take over the mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac:

David S. Recupero launches Write-in candidacy for State Representative

Release Date September 7, 2008         

For Immediate Release:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                   Greg MooreSeptember 7, 2008                                     (603) 206-1223 x1013
John Stephen Extends Momentum With Major EndorsementsFormer Senator Bruce Keough, Former MA Governor Paul Cellucci Back Campaign
MANCHESTER, NH- John Stephen, Republican candidate for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional district, today picked up two top endorsements just before this Tuesday's primary election.  Former State Senator, Gubernatorial candidate and Mitt Romney for President State Chairman Bruce Keough and former Massachusetts Governor and Rudy Giuliani for President National Chairman Paul Cellucci backed Stephen's campaign.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                Greg MooreSeptember 6, 2008                                  (603) 206-1223 x1013
John Stephen Embraces Palin's Values, Bradley Runs Away From ThemCongressional, Vice Presidential Candidate Shares Views On Drilling, Earmarks, Abortion
MANCHESTER, NH- John Stephen, Republican candidate for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional district, today pointed out that he shares the same values and beliefs as Alaska Governor and Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin, while Jeb Bradley find himself on the opposite side of the same issues.  Stephen supports Alaska's own Governor Sarah Palin's plan to drill in Alaska.  Bradley voted three times against it (Roll Call #135, 2003; Roll Call #122, 2005; Roll Call #209, 2006).  Stephen and Palin have both taken a pledge to oppose wasteful earmark spending, Bradley has refused to take a pledge.  Stephen and Palin are both pro-life, Bradley voted with Nancy Pelosi for taxpayer funded abortions through the United Nations Population Fund (RC #266, 2005).

For Immediate Release
September 6, 2008
For more information, contact Brett: (603) 995-9284

Jennifer Horn Busted on Oil Drilling
Associated Press exposes Horn's indecision

(Keene)   Jennifer Horn's claim that she has supported offshore drilling since "before the start of her campaign" have been exposed as false. The Associated Press writes on Horn's statements throughout the campaign, pointing out that Horn did not support expanded oil drilling until June 18th.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                 CONTACT:           David Chesley
September 4, 2008                                                                                                            press@JenniferHorn.org
                                                                                                                                                                (603) 212-9888

HORN TO CLEGG: BROKEN CONGRESS RESULT OF PROFESSIONAL POLITICIANS, NOT EDUCATION
229 House Members Are Former State Legislators

NASHUA – Jennifer Horn, Republican candidate for Congress, demonstrated why she is the best choice for voters on September 9th at the WMUR/Union Leader debate.

Jennifer Horn: “In his commercials, Bob Clegg says ‘114 members of Congress have master's degrees, 23 have Ph.D.s and 240 are lawyers.  If they’re so smart, how come they can't balance the budget?’  The answer is obvious - and it has nothing to do with education - it has to do with the type of person we send to congress.  229 members of Congress are former state legislators.  That means over 50% of those serving in Congress are professional politicians.  The real reason we can’t solve these problems is that we keep sending deal-making, professional politicians like Bob Clegg who offers more of the same.”

For Immediate Release
September 5, 2008
For more information: Contact Brett, (603) 995-9284

Bosse $28 Billion Ahead of Rivals

“50 Days, 50 Ways” Targets Export-Import Bank

(Salem)  While his rival candidates refuse to say where they would cut the federal budget, Republican Grant Bosse continues to groundbreaking assault on wasteful federal spending.  Bosse today unveiled the 47th federal program he would cut, the Export-Import Bank.  With just four days until the September 9th Republican Primary, Bosse has proposed nearly $28 billion in annual savings to taxpayers. Bosse’s opponents have combined to offer $0 in taxpayer savings.

For Immediate Release
September 4, 2008
For more information, contact Brett: (603) 995-9284

Bosse Outlines Clear, Conservative Message at Granite State Debate
"Stop spending, start drilling, get government out of the way"

(Manchester)   Republican Grant Bosse outlined a clear and consistent conservative message at this evening's Granite State Debate, sponsored by WMUR and the New Hampshire Union Leader. Bosse highlighted his unmatched commitment to cutting federal spending, and his leadership in calling for domestic drilling and energy independence.

For Immediate Release
September 5, 2008
For more information: Contact Brett, (603) 995-9284

Horn Calls Sununu “Washington Insider”

Calls Bosse’s Work for Sununu “part of the problem”

(Salem)  Republican Grant Bosse today questioned Jennifer Horn’s commitment to helping the New Hampshire Republican ticket in November following her attack on Bosse and Senator John Sununu as “Washington insiders” at last night’s Granite State Debate.  When asked which part of Bosse’s extensive resume disqualified him to represent his neighbors, Horn failed to name specifics, but mocked Bosse’s five years of experience on Sununu’s staff working on Social Security, the federal budget, and energy policy.

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Friday, September 05, 2008

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Shea-Porter Continues to Support Troops, Attends National Guard Deployment Ceremony

 

New Hampshire – Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter continued to demonstrate her commitment to our men and women in uniform by attending the New Hampshire National Guard Deployment Ceremony earlier this week.  

Steiner for CongressP.O. Box 2008Concord, NH  03302www.joinjim2008.com

poise [poiz]:  (noun) Dignified manner; great coolness and composure under strain.

demeanor: [d-mnr]:  (noun) The way in which a person behaves; deportment.

Jim's poise and demeanor set him apart among those challenging him in the Republican race for Congress.

For Immediate Release:                                  Contact: Colin Manning
Friday, September 5, 2008                                       (603) 271-2121
                                                                (603) 361-4459 (cell)

President Grants Gov. Lynch's Request
For a Disaster Declaration

Request for Public Assistance Granted for Flood Damage Caused Last Month

CONCORD - President Bush today granted Gov. John Lynch's request for a major disaster declaration for damage caused by flooding due to severe storms last month.

Manney endorsed by voter information group

Pam Manney for County Commissioner announces the endorsement of the Goffstown Residents Association; a local, nonpartisan voter information organization.

For Immediate Release:                                  Contact: Colin Manning
Friday, September 5, 2008                                       (603) 271-2121
                                                                (603) 361-4459

Gov. Lynch Statement Regarding Federal Highway Trust Fund Shortfall

CONCORD - Gov. John Lynch today released the following statement regarding the decision to begin rationing federal highway reimbursements to the states.

For Immediate Release
September 4, 2008
For more information, contact Brett: (603) 995-9284

Jennifer Horn Distorting Own Record
Hiding from past statements on gun control, energy

(Manchester)   Republican Grant Bosse has pointed out inconsistencies in Jennifer Horn's record on gun control and energy at tonight's Granite State Debates, sponsored by WMUR and the New Hampshire Union Leader. Horn has made numerous statements showing her weakness on Second Amendment, and failure to support expanded drilling at the start of her campaign. When pressed on these issues, Horn denied these statements, and accused Bosse of lying. Consider Horn's record:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                CONTACT: LAENA FALLON

9/5/08                                                                          202-224-3324

                                                                                    BARBARA RILEY

603-430-9560

GREGG, SUNUNU PLEASED WITH MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION

FOR BELKNAP, COOS, AND GRAFTON COUNTIES

Ruling triggers public assistance for communities

affected by severe storms in July, August

MANCHESTER, NH – United States Senators Judd Gregg and John Sununu (R-NH) today (9/5) were pleased with the Administration’s announcement of a major disaster declaration for Belknap, Grafton, and Coos Counties. The action triggers public assistance to help communities rebuild following flash flooding, flooding, and high winds during July and August storms.

JEANNE SHAHEEN OUTLINES COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO ADDRESS SHORT AND LONG-TERM ENERGY CHALLENGES AT DERRY ROTARY, CONTRASTS SUNUNU RHETORIC WITH SUNUNU RECORD ON ENERGY

(Derry, NH) – Former Governor and current candidate for US Senate Jeanne Shaheen today addressed the Derry Rotary Club to outline her comprehensive approach to address the short and long-term energy challenges facing our country.  Shaheen also contrasted John Sununu's recent rhetoric on the energy with his voting record in Washington.

"Just today, I saw John Sununu in the paper claiming to support ending tax breaks for Big Oil and regulating the energy markets to curb speculation," Shaheen said in the speech.  "Well, here are the facts -- because his voting record in the Senate tells an entirely different story.  As recently as two months ago, Sununu voted against increasing regulation and accountability in the energy futures market.  In fact, he's voted six times in the last year against closing the loopholes that allow billion-dollar hedge funds to speculate on the price of oil with no oversight.  And he has consistently voted to protect tax breaks for Big Oil, even casting the deciding vote last December against cutting them to reinvest that money in the development of alternative and renewable energy sources.

The energy crisis is one of the greatest collective challenges we face as a nation in the global economy – it deserves more than election year rhetoric and last-minute political posturing."

The Real Sununu Energy Record

Billions in Subsidies to Big Oil

Sununu Cast Deciding Vote Against $13 Billion in Renewable Energy Tax Breaks Offset by Reducing Subsidies for Oil and Gas Companies.  [Senate Vote #425, 12/13/07]

Sununu "Killed" Energy Tax Breaks for Renewable Industry.  Congressional Quarterly reported in December 2007 that, "Even tax credits for wood-burning stoves couldn't make New Hampshire's senators warm up to a $22 billion energy tax package.  The last-minute 'no' votes of Republicans John E. Sununu and Judd Gregg killed the tax provisions Thursday, as proponents fell one vote short of extending tax breaks for renewable energy sources, offset in part by stripping about $13 billion in tax breaks from the oil and gas industry…"  [Congressional Quarterly, 12/13/07]

Sununu Voted Against Cutting $17 Billion in Subsidies to Big Oil and Gas to Fund Renewable Energy Research.  [Senate Vote #146, 6/10/08]

Opposing Cracking Down on Speculators

Sununu Voted to Create the Enron Loophole.  [House Vote #603, 12/15/00]

Sununu Voted Seven Times Against Closing Speculation Loopholes, Including One Vote the Day After the CFTC Announced The First Case in Its Oil Market Manipulation Investigation.  [Senate Vote #436, 11/5/03; Senate Vote 434, 12/14/07; Senate Vote #130, 5/15/08; Senate Vote #140, 5/22/08; Senate Vote #144, 6/5/08; Senate Vote #151, 6/18/08; Senate Vote #184, 7/25/08; New York Times, 7/25/08]

Opposing Investment in Renewable Energy

Sununu Voted Against Extending Renewable Energy Tax Credit.  [Senate Vote #42, 3/14/06]

Sununu Voted Four Times Against Extending Tax Breaks and Creating Energy-Related Tax Incentives.  [Senate Vote #147, 6/10/08; Senate Vote #150, 6/17/08; Senate Vote #190, 7/29/08; Senate Vote #192, 7/30/08]

For more information on Jeanne Shaheen's plan to crack down on rampant Wall Street speculation, end the massive, needless subsidies to Big Oil, make significant investments in alternative and renewable energy sources and smartly increase domestic production, visit http://www.jeanneshaheen.org.

Americans for Tax Reform Applauds Grant Bosse
Bosse Acknowledged for taking Pledge; Clegg calls it "publicity stunt"

(Hillsboro)   Republican Grant Bosse has received praise from Americans for Tax Reform for taking the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. The organization has applauded Bosse for his commitment "to oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes . Bosse signed the pledge on April 15th, Tax Day. When asked if he would sign the Pledge, Bob Clegg refused, calling it a "publicity stunt".

"Bob Clegg is courting the votes of conservative Republicans, but has defended earmarks and thinks the Pledge is a publicity stunt," said Bosse. "I'm earning the vote of taxpayers by making firm commitments to fight taxes, and fight spending."

Bosse is the only candidate to take both the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and No Earmarks Pledge, and is the only candidate to provide specific examples of where he will cut federal spending. Bosse's ground-breaking "50 Days, 50 Ways to Cut Federal Spending" initiative has proposed more than $27 billion in specific taxpayer savings. To date, Clegg has proposed $0 in taxpayer savings.

"I want to thank Americans for Tax Reform for recognizing my firm commitment to fighting taxes," Bosse continued. "The New Hampshire tradition of pledging to fight tax increases is not a publicity stunt."

For more information on Bosse's superior grassroots campaign, go to www.Bosse2008.com.

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The Nashua Republican City Committee will host U.S. Sen. John Sununu at it's annual "Steak Out" fundraising event Saturday, September 6.
 
Sen. Sununu will be the speaker at the Noon-4:00pm event at Alpine Grove, 19 South Depot Road, Hollis, NH.
 
Tickets are $37.50 each or a table of 8 for $300.00.  Families are invited for an afternoon of steaks and burgers, fun and political talk.  Children under 12 are free.
 
For more information, call Di Lothrop at 864-9287 or Carl Seidel at 598-2795.