government spending

Arguing that the state is facing a $500 million shortfall, state Sen. Joe Kenney (R-Wakefield) proposed seven steps that should be taken to cut government spending.

Kenney is running for governor against current Gov. John Lynch (D-Hopkinton), whose campaign argues that Lynch has taken steps to cut spending.

For Immediate Release
September 24, 2008
For more information, contact Brett Bosse: (603) 995-9284

Will Janeway Call to Cut Wasteful Spending?
Sanborn encourages Janeway to find $10 million to pay for fuel assistance

(Concord)   State Senate candidate Andy Sanborn is encouraging incumbent Harold Janeway to abandon his big-tax, big-spending agenda, and propose $10 million in spending cuts to account for the necessary cost to provide fuel assistance and weatherizing programs. The state legislature is expected to approve $10 million in aid later today.

Grant Bosse (R-Hillsboro): Photo Credit: PolitickerNH.comCONCORD--Congressional candidate Grant Bosse completed his "50 Days, 50 Ways to Cut Federal Spending" program the day before the primary.

Since late July, everyday Bosse has named a program that he would cut if he was elected to Congress. Today, Bosse proposed eliminating the Advanced Technology Program and says his proposed spending cuts have totaled $30.1 billion.

For Immediate Release
September 8, 2008
For more information: Contact Brett, (603) 995-9284

Bosse Keeps $30 Billion Promise

Conservative Candidate Shows Unmatched Commitment to Cutting Spending

(Concord)  Republican Congressional candidate Grant Bosse today completed his groundbreaking “50 Days, 50 Ways to Cut Federal Spending” Initiative, calling for the elimination of the Advanced Technology Program.  Over the past 50 days, Bosse has proposed a cut in federal spending every day, showing a commitment to fiscal discipline unmatched by his rivals.  Overall, Bosse has proposed over $30 billion in annual savings for taxpayers.

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
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 2, 2008
For more information: Contact Brett, (603) 995-9284

Bosse Continues Campaign to Save Taxpayers $30 Billion

“50 Days, 50 Ways to Cut Federal Spending” Enters Home Stretch

(Lebanon)  With one week left until the September 9th Republican Primary, Republican Grant Bosse continues his innovative “50 Days, 50 Ways to Cut Federal Spending” Initiative.  Bosse would add an additional $66 million in taxpayer savings by eliminating the Even Start Program, an adult-literacy program that has failed to demonstrate any results despite 20 years of trial projects.

For Immediate Release
August 25, 2008
For more information: Contact Brett, (603) 995-9284

Democrats Launch Convention on Taxpayers' Dime

“50 Days, 50 Ways” attacks campaign welfare, breaks $20 billion

(Nashua)  As the Democratic Party launched its National Convention with taxpayer funds, Republican Grant Bosse called for an end to taxpayer subsidies for political parties.  The Presidential Election Campaign Fund will divert $55 million in taxpayer funds this year for Presidential candidates, and for the Democratic and Republican Conventions. This latest proposal has pushed Bosse’s innovative “50 Days, 50 Ways to Cut Federal Spending” initiative to more than $20 billion in specific federal spending cuts.

For Immediate Release
August 15, 2008
For more information: Contact Brett, (603) 995-9284

Bosse: $10.5 Billion in Savings, Opponents: $0

(Hillsboro)  Republican Grant Bosse today topped $10.5 billion in the innovative “50 Days, 50 Ways to Cut Federal Spending” Initiative.  Bosse called for the elimination of three more corporate welfare programs as his fifty day crusade against wasteful federal spending reached the halfway mark.  Meanwhile, his Republican opponents failed to name a single dollar they would cut from the federal budget.

For Immediate Release
August 12, 2008
For more information: Contact Brett, (603) 995-9284

Bosse Tackles Pork in Energy Bill

“50 Days, 50 Ways” Looks for Efficient Energy Policy

(Hillsboro)  Republican Grant Bosse today focused his “50 Days, 50 Ways to Cut Federal Spending” Initiative on energy policy, targeting three programs that waste taxpayer dollars while interfering with the energy marketplace.  Bosse’s Comprehensive Energy Plan would remove Congressional interference in energy research, and provide incentive-based support for real energy breakthroughs.  Bosse recommends cutting the Hydrogen Fuel Initiative, the Energy Star Program, and the Office of Surface Mining Coal Reclamation Grants, saving taxpayers $278 million a year.