SHAHEEN AND SHEA-PORTER: WE DESERVE AN ANSWER

SHAHEEN AND SHEA-PORTER: WE DESERVE AN ANSWER

Contact:
Derek Dufresne
Derek@RightOnStrategies.com
202-809-6013

(Manchester – April 23, 2013)
Whether we agree or disagree with our legislators on a particular issue, Granite Staters expect our representatives and senators to be in Washington voting on our behalf. Or at the very least give a public explanation of why they had to miss a vote. In recent days, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Rep. Carol Shea-Porter have each missed an important vote and neglected to release a public explanation of why they were not present to vote on New Hampshire’s behalf.

On Monday, Senator Jeanne Shaheen did not cast a vote for cloture on an issue particularly important to “Sales Tax Free” New Hampshire, S.743, legislation commonly known as the “Internet Sales Tax.” You can view the roll call of that vote here: http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=113&session=1&vote=00107

On Thursday, Rep. Carol Shea-Porter did not vote on H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (or CISPA). You can view the roll call of that vote here: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/113-2013/h117

Derek Dufresne, Spokesman for Citizens for a Strong New Hampshire, released the following statement:
 
“Perhaps there is a legitimate reason, but it is the responsibility of Sen. Shaheen and Rep. Shea-Porter to give a public explanation to Granite Staters when they miss important votes. This is especially true with regards to the Internet Sales tax, which would have such a detrimental effect on our economy and the New Hampshire advantage.

“We encourage Sen. Shaheen and Rep. Shea-Porter, to give a public explanation to Granite Staters of why they were not present to vote on their behalf. New Hampshire residents deserve nothing less.

Citizens for a Strong New Hampshire encourages Granite Staters to call Sen. Shaheen at 603-647-7500 and Rep. Shea-Porter at 603-641-9536 and ask them why they each missed an important vote in recent days.

Paid for by Citizens for a Strong New Hampshire, Inc.

Teens Robbed of I-pod/Cell Phone

 

MANCHESTER, NH- On Monday, February 11, 2013, at about 6:30 PM, Manchester Police responded to a Clay Street address for a report of a robbery.  On arrival, they met with two 16 year old Manchester teens who reported they had been the victims of a robbery a short time earlier on Somerville Street, near Belmont Street.

 

According to the boys, they were walking in the area when they were approached by two men, one of whom demanded their belongings, indicating his companion had a gun, although no gun was observed.

 

One of the boys surrendered his I-pod Nano and Galaxy S3 cell phone and the men left.  They were last seen leaving the area as passengers in an older, dark colored 4-door sedan operated by a third individual who was possibly wearing a red sweatshirt.

 

The first suspect was described as a white male in his forties, about 6’3” tall with a slender build and dark “stubble” on his face.  He was last seen wearing a dark colored vest and a green “beanie” style hat.  The second man, alleged to have possessed a gun, was described as a clean-shaven white male in his forties with an average height and build.  He was last seen wearing a camouflage shirt and khaki pants.

 

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Manchester Police Department at 668-8711.  Anonymous tips for cash rewards can be made through Manchester Crimeline at 624-4040 or online at manchestercrimeline.org.