By Steve Woodcock, Special to The Conway Daily Sun
CONCORD — Typical twists and turns of politics happened at the most recent session of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. One bill was “recommitted,” which means it was never debated but sent back to its original committee for further work, although it was on the agenda to be debated and voted on.
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