New Hampshire Consumer Advocate Donald Kreis speaks during a Wednesday, Oct. 1, work session of the House Executive Departments and Administration Committee. The committee discussed a bill amendment that Kreis said would challenge his office's independence. (Photo by Molly Rains/New Hampshire Bulletin)
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