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Sununu and Bass Push for Budget Reform

By Julie Donnelly on Thursday, February 9, 2006.

Government waste watchdogs say the lobbying scandals on Capitol Hill have created the best opportunity yet to get rid of pork barrel spending.

New Hampshire Senator John Sununu has co-sponsored a bill to crack down on earmarks.

Congressman Bass may soon follow in the House.

NHPR correspondent Julie Donnelly reports from Washington.

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The Allure of Latin Music

By Shay Zeller on Thursday, February 9, 2006.

The Philharmonic Chamber Players are putting on a program of Latin American and Hispanic music at the Currier Museum this Sunday. We'll talk with violinist Paul Hoffman and guest artist and pianist Arlene Kies about the place of Latin American music in New Hampshire today. And, we talk with Charlie Evans, a new breed of therapist. He does post-surgical rehab for dogs at the Dover Veterinary Hospital.

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Let The Games Begin

By Laura Knoy on Thursday, February 9, 2006.

On the eve of the Opening Ceremonies of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy, we'll look at the Olympic experience from the Athlete's Village to rinks, slopes and tracks that will set the stage for 16 days of sub-freezing competition. We'll also talk about the big events, the shining stars and the athletes from NH who will be going for the gold.

Laura's guests are John Morton, commentator for Vermont Public Radio and author of Medal of Honor: An Insider Unveils the Agony and Ecstasy of the Olympic Dream. John has participated in seven Olympic games as an athlete, coach, biathlon Team leader and Chief of Course for biathlon events for the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake. We'll also be joined by Vin Sylvia, Deputy Managing Editor of Sports for the Union Leader and New Hampshire Sunday News.

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