CONCORD — Prior to the Thursday, Feb. 20, House Session, U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) was meeting with various groups to discuss the happenings in Washington and to answer questions from various constituencies.
As noted in past Sun Session Reviews, this year, the majority party (Republican) has a sufficient vote margin to pass or kill any bill they select.
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