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Candidates to Support

Candidates to Support - John McCain might have the presidential nomination sealed up, but that doesn't mean true limited government Republicans don't have a chance at influencing the upcoming federal elections. I am personally supporting two candidates who I believe can win and can make a true difference in Congress: Jim Forsythe and Murray Sabrin.

NH capitol police confront Real ID demonstrators

NH capitol police confront Real ID demonstrators -
Sponsor: http://NotFatAnymore.com - Real ID opponents start "tattoo parlor" in front of state house; but authorities are not amused. See what happens next.

Return of REAL ID, Day 2

Return of REAL ID, Day 2 - TOP OF THE POST ACTION ITEM: The Committee's Executive Session for SB434 is scheduled for 2:00pm, 4/1/2008 in LOB Rm. 304. No public testimony, but could be interesting, nevertheless. Even if likely very short, at this point...

Herewith, the NH House Science, Technology & Energy Committee's 2nd hearing on SB434, 3/27/2008, which the NH Senate amended to reintroduce their irrational passion for a national ID. The Executive Session is scheduled for April Fool's Day, the day after the official compliance extension request deadline.

Episode 18

Episode 18 - Episode 18: Healthcare [Air Date: 3/23/08]
Guest: Jenn Coffey, Political Activist

Overview: In this episode of Capitol Access, Jenn Coffey, a local political activist and EMT, joins Denis and Lydia to talk about current healthcare situations and issues in the United States.

Rep. Vaillancourt on patriotic civil disobedience

Rep. Vaillancourt on patriotic civil disobedience - By special request, stand-alone testimony from NH State Representative Steve Vaillancourt on the political and philosophical obligation of civil disobedience, from the initial House Science, Technology & Energy Committee hearing on SB434, 3/25/2008. Complete hearing available here.

REAL ID is in da House. Again...

REAL ID is in da House. Again... - TOP OF THE POST ACTION ITEM: The committee hearing was so much fun, we're gonna do some more at 10am, Thursday, March 27th. You gonna miss it AGAIN?

Walk For Liberty Videos and Ridleos

Walk For Liberty Videos and Ridleos - There is now a videos page on the Walk For Liberty website:

Videos.WalkForLiberty.com

So far there are two videos. The first is an interview where I’m answering questions about the Walk For Liberty (during one of my training walks). The second is from a call I made to Free Talk Live on February 6, 2008. Thanks to my brother John (another Walk For Liberty participant!) for putting these videos together.

More Common Sense in the Nashua Telegraph

More Common Sense in the Nashua Telegraph -
OPED: Pot Bill an Education for This Man's Daughter
Carl Hedberg -- March 20, 2008

When I ventured up to Concord earlier this year to testify in favor of decriminalizing marijuana in the state, I invited my 12-year-old daughter to come along. She and her sister are home-schooled, and it seemed like an excellent opportunity for a civics lesson.

Practical Considerations for a Day at the NH State House

Practical Considerations for a Day at the NH State House - A brief tour of the NH State House and environs for those trepidatious individuals who what to know where they're going before they get there. I gotcher back. C'mon down... Plus, some investigative reporting. };->

Episode 17

Episode 17 - Episode 17: Liberty Forum PART 3 [Air Date: 3/16/08]
Remote Filming Episode

Overview: In this concluding segment of the 3 Part Remote Footage series of the 2008 Liberty Forum, Lydia interviews Star Parker, the President of the Coalition on Urban Renewal and Education. Also featured is a speech made by Dr. Ron Paul, a Congressman from Texas and a 2008 Presidential Candidate.