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Paul Hodes published an article in the Manchester Union Leader, reprinted in the Concord Monitor, calling upon this nation to focus on renewable energy and conservation, and calling upon oil companies to use existing lease rights. The article below responds to that position.
This Country Needs Leadership as to an Energy Plan, And Congress Takes a Vacation?

Jim Steiner is a Republican candidate for Congress in the 2nd district of New Hampshire, an attorney the last twenty-one years in New Hampshire, a West Point graduate, and a former U.S. Army Green Beret.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:               August 7, 2008

Contact:          Fergus Cullen, Chairman, New Hampshire Republican Party

                        603-225-9341 office, 603-520-5450 cell

NH GOP Chairman Comments on Democratic Leadership Valuing Vacations Over Energy Solutions

CONCORD, NH – New Hampshire GOP Chairman Fergus Cullen issued the following statement today on U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s call for a vote last Friday to go into August recess:

For Immediate Release                                          Greg MooreAugust 5, 2008                                     (603) 206-1223 x1013
John Stephen Says President Should Call Congress Back To WorkCandidate Says Congress' Must End Vacation And Find Energy Solutions
MANCHESTER, NH- 1st District Congressional candidate John Stephen today called on President Bush to call Congress back from its five week vacation for a special session to solve the nation's energy crisis.  In a letter to the President from the House Republican Study Committee, Reps. Mike Pence and Jeb Hensarling requested that Bush convene a special session, bringing Congress back from its break to vote on energy bills sitting before the House and Senate.

For Immediate Release                                                                                                  Greg MooreJuly 30, 2008                                                                                                  (603) 206-1223 x1013
John Stephen Blasts Congress' Inaction In Taking A VacationCongressional Candidate Says Action Needed On Energy Before 5-Week Break
MANCHESTER, NH- 1st District Congressional candidate John Stephen today blasted the House of Representatives inaction on energy legislation before taking a 5-week vacation today.  The House voted 213-212 to take a break before voting on critical legislation to expand the nation's energy supply and extend alternative energy tax credits.  Rep. Carol Shea-Porter cast the deciding vote to send the House home for recess.

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July 30, 2008

Contact:

Alicia Preston

646-645-9373

ap@theprestongroup.org

BOB CLEGG COMMENTS ON HOUSE VOTE TO VACATION

Calls on Members to “Get Back to Work!”

Concord, NH—2nd District Congressional Candidate Bob Clegg released the following statement regarding today’s Congressional vote to recess for five weeks.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 30, 2008

Contact:

Periklis Karoutas

1-603-799-6563

press@jebforcongress.com

GAS SOARS, ECONOMY SLUMPS AND CONGRESS GOES ON VACATION!

Jeb Bradley Comments on Congress’s Decision to Take a Break Without Finishing Job.

Manchester, NH –The US House of Representative today decided by a vote of 213 to 212 to break for vacation.. Jeb Bradley released the following statement regarding the August recess.