CONWAY — Congressional hopefuls Eddie Edwards (R-Dover) and Chris Pappas (D-Manchester) sparred over health care and Social Security among other issues at the debate held Tuesday at the North Conway Grand.
The Eggs & Issues event, organized by the Mt. Washington Valley Economic Council, drew about 70 people. George Epstein served as moderator.
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