AMHERST — New Hampshire District 2 U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster and her Republican challenger, Robert Burns, traded views on the role of the federal government in the support of business at a forum Tuesday at LaBelle Winery.
Sponsored by the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce, it was moderated by Brian Law, a local businessman, and the issues discussed included inflation, workforce housing and abortion, among others.
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