http://blogs.unionleader.com/andrew-cline The blog of Union Leader editorial page editor Andrew Cline Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:41:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Grant Bosse is funny. Of all the columns I’ve seen on the decision to try KSM in a civilian court in NYC, this one is the best. The early release of this man from prison is a travesty. Charlie Bass’ exploratory committee Web site is live today. I wonder if Jennifer Horn ... http://blogs.unionleader.com/andrew-cline/?p=1653 NH Senate Republicans have released the following list of legislative priorities for the upcoming session. All quotes are attributable to Sen. Peter Bragdon. (Study guide: try to find any mention of spending cuts): Economic Development and Job Creation Reduce taxes for the smallest of companies, as well as those who hire new ... http://blogs.unionleader.com/andrew-cline/?p=1652 Manchester Mayor-elect Ted Gatsas has talked to aldermen and school board members about making some changes that might generate better cooperation between the boards. He wants to invite school board members to aldermanic meetings and vice versa. He also wants to change the school board’s fiscal committee from five ... http://blogs.unionleader.com/andrew-cline/?p=1651 Good Rich Lowry column on media attempts to link Hasan to PTSD. FairPoint can’t even get its phone books right. Old Verizon ones are more accurate. Sheesh. Concord has $40,000 to spend on subsidizing storefront facades on Main Street. Stephen Stark: Obama peaked on Election Day Dissident Cuban blogger beaten, USA denounces. Labor Dept. reviewing ... http://blogs.unionleader.com/andrew-cline/?p=1650 In this New York Times story on Muslims serving in the U.S. military, The Times presents Navy SEAL Michael Monsoor, who earned the Congressional Medal of Honor for throwing himself on a grenade to save his team members in 2006, as a Muslim. The Times quotes a Muslim Army reservist ... http://blogs.unionleader.com/andrew-cline/?p=1649 More teens were picked up in Nashua for vandalizing property with spray paint and permanent markers. It’s a problem in Nashua and Manchester, but also in small towns. What to do? I don’t like the idea of jailing kids whose only crime is graffiti vandalism. There must be better alternatives that ... http://blogs.unionleader.com/andrew-cline/?p=1648 Billy Flynn is president of his prison chapter of the NAACP. Now I’ve seen everything. http://blogs.unionleader.com/andrew-cline/?p=1647 NH Senate Republicans actually sent out a press release today announcing that the Senate GOP is on Twitter and Facebook: Concord, NH – Today, New Hampshire Senate Republicans launched new social media accounts on Twitter and Facebook. “New social media are important communication tools to keep people informed of our ... http://blogs.unionleader.com/andrew-cline/?p=1646 From the Manchester mayor’s office this afternoon: The State of New Hampshire Liquor Commission – Bureau of Alcohol Enforcement announced that an emergency hearing has been scheduled regarding Three Cousins Pizza and Lounge. The hearing will determine whether to revoke the restaurant’s liquor license. The hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. ... http://blogs.unionleader.com/andrew-cline/?p=1645 This Washington Post story sums it up nicely. http://blogs.unionleader.com/andrew-cline/?p=1644