Iraq War

For Immediate Release
October 13, 2008

Contact:    Mark Bergman, 603-223-2006 (office), 804-269-1323 (cell)

Congressman Paul Hodes Launches New Ad Highlighting the Story of Iraq War Veteran Chris Howe

Concord, NH--- Today, Congressman Paul Hodes launched a new television ad that highlights the work his office did to help Chris Howe of Newport receive critical treatment in Walter Reed Army Hospital. He helped him cut through the red tape and bureaucracy to get back to Newport after his vehicle was hit with an anti-tank blast in Iraq.

For Immediate Release

September 24, 2008

Contact: Sandra Abrevaya, 603-657-4095

http://NH.barackobama.com

NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERAN FOR OBAMA, BILL DUNCAN, COMMENTS ON COST OF WAR FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE

Manchester, NH--- New Hampshire Veteran for Obama, Bill Duncan, today commented on the cost of war and what is at stake in this election.  His remarks come the morning after Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Sen. Joseph Biden, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered a major foreign policy address in Cincinnati, Ohio.  In today's speech, Biden laid out the key foreign policy challenges facing our nation, and the reasons Barack Obama offers the leadership and judgment necessary to meet them.  

For Immediate Release

August 21, 2008

Contact:        Mark Bergman

                202-225-5206

Congressman Hodes Urges Secretary Rice to Investigate Iraqi Reconstruction Efforts

Concord, NH--- Earlier this month, a Government Accountability Office report said that Iraq could complete the year with $79 billion in oil revenue in the bank.  Almost none of these billions has been spent on the reconstruction effort. Since 2003, the United States has spent close to $54 billion toward Iraqi reconstruction. Today, Congressman Hodes urged Secretary Rice to investigate the situation and obtain from the Iraqi government their plan to use their oil revenues toward reconstruction efforts in their country, to take the burden off American taxpayers.

For Immediate Release
August 6, 2008
For more information: Contact Brett, (603) 995-9284

Bosse Calls for Hodes to Denounce Democratic Insults
Democratic Party Insults Patriotic New Hampshire Workers, Hodes Remains Silent

(Nashua)  Republican Grant Bosse today called on Paul Hodes to break his silence, and repudiate the insulting statements from the Democratic Party describing New Hampshire workers as “war profiteers.”  The Union Leader this morning editorialized against the Democrats’ recent press release describing New Hampshire firms like BAE Systems and Tyco International as “bilking the American taxpayers for billions.”

For Immediate Release

August 5, 2008

Contact:        Mark Bergman

                202-225-5206

Congressman Hodes Calls on Bush Administration to Answer Questions on Iraqi Oil Revenue

Concord, NH--- Congressman Paul Hodes today called on the Bush Administration to answer questions regarding a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report showing that the Iraqi government had produced nearly $90 billion in oil revenue from 2005 to 2007. From 2003 until 2007, the United States spent nearly $48 billion for Iraq’s reconstruction effort. GAO finds that Iraq has spent only 1% of total expenditures to maintain roads, bridges, vehicles, buildings, water and electricity installations, and weapons for security forces.

  Steiner for CongressP.O. Box 2008Concord, NH  03302www.joinjim2008.com     This past weekend, did you see Jim Steiner among the 500 people at the Mil. Officers Assn of America (MOAA) picnic; were you present when he recruited so many supporters at the Cheshire County Fair that the booth ran out of  yard signs and needed more; did you hear him at the Hillsborough County Republican picnic or the Inn at Danbury event, where people commented they could imagine him in Congress already.  Did you hear him speak to the VFW in Littleton recently, where he received a standing ovation from veterans.  Were you at the Salem Rep. meeting where the candidates spoke and only Jim Steiner received a spontaneous standing ovation.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:               July 28, 2008

Contact:          Fergus Cullen, Chairman, New Hampshire Republican Party

                        603-225-9341 office, 603-520-5450 cell

NH GOP Chairman Comments on Obama's Endorsement of John McCain's Iraq Position

CONCORD, NH – State GOP Chairman Fergus Cullen issued the following statement today on Barack Obama’s newfound policy position on Iraq:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:               July 22, 2008

Contact:          Fergus Cullen, Chairman, New Hampshire Republican Party

                        603-225-9341 office, 603-520-5450 cell

OBAMA’S LEADERSHIP FAILURE

Obama Admits He'd Rather See Failure In Iraq Than Say He Was Wrong On The Surge

CONCORD – Fergus Cullen, Chairman of the New Hampshire Republican party made the following statement today: