Online Edition: Fall 2009

NH State Budget - Cuts Continue...
By: Wendy Thomas, The New Hampshire Challenge Staff Reporter
Due to the Union’s rejection of a furlough agreement the decision was made by Governor Lynch to proceed with state government layoffs. State commissioners have worked hard to minimize the number of layoffs necessary to achieve the $25 million needed in savings. According to Lynch, the commissioners have also developed careful plans to ensure as little impact as possible on direct services. ...
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Budget Cuts Close NH's Neuropsychiatry Unit
By: Wendy Thomas, The New Hampshire Challenge Staff Reporter
Perhaps the greatest impact of the New Hampshire State budget cuts and layoffs was the closing of the New Hampshire Hospital neuropsychiatry unit. ...
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Also In This Issue...
The Pure Activist -- Read story
Jan Nisbet - A Disability Activist from Academia -- Read story
Be Generous -- Read story
Vintages of Activism -- Read story
President Obama's Health Care Reform: What Does It Mean Fo You? -- Read story
The New Hampshire Challenge - 22 Years -- Read story
Ask Jan -- Read story
Mariellen J. McKay Named to Exclusive Membership Organization -- Read story
A Meaningful Life -- Read story
Connor's law Strongly Endorsed by House Committee -- Read story
Connor's Law, HB 569 -- Read story
Acronyms and Terms... -- Read story

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