Hillary Clinton ‘Misspoke’ About Bosnia Trip, Campaign Says

Clinton ‘Misspoke’ About Bosnia Trip, Campaign Says

By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE

 MARCH 24, 2008 1:42 PMMarch 24, 2008 1:42 pm

The Clinton campaign says Senator Hillary Clinton may have “misspoke” recently when she said she had to evade sniper fire when she was visiting Bosnia in 1996 as first lady.

Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton greeted U.S. soldiers as they arrived at Tuzla military airport, Bosnia, March 25, 1996. (Photo: Sasa Kralj/Associated Press)

She has been using the episode as an example of her foreign policy bona fides.

“I certainly do remember that trip to Bosnia,” she said last week. “There was a saying around the White House that if a place was too small, too poor, or too dangerous, the president couldn’t go, so send the First Lady.

“I remember landing under sniper fire. There was supposed to be some kind of a greeting ceremony at the airport, but instead we just ran with our heads down to get into the vehicles to get to our base.”

But her account has been challenged, first by Sinbad, the comedian, who traveled with her, and then by news organizations, most notably the Washington Post, which awarded her four “Pinnochios”which it gives for major “whoppers.”
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Bill Clinton Overseas Execution of Mentally Impaired African American...

Nashua,NH - Just before the New Hampshire primary, Bill Clinton famously flew back to Arkansas to personally oversee the execution of a mentally impaired African-American inmate named Ricky Ray Rector. more...

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Nashua,NH: It’s true that Nashua’s skilled workforce, strategic location and strong economy make it one of the best places to do business. But did you know that Nashua is the only city in America to be ranked #1 Best Place to Live by Money magazine – twice? Its traditional New Hampshire heritage, combined with its progressive New England urban qualities and vitality, attracts people in every stage of life. Forbes.com agrees, calling Nashua America’s 7th Most Livable City. Business Week named Nashua the number one Best Place to Raise Your Kids in New Hampshire and ranked Nashua in the top 50 of all cities nationwide.

Ted Cruz's Facebook Poll on Obamacare

Sen. Ted Cruz has unintentionally generated lots of Facebook love for Obamacare.

The Texas Republican recently did his own little poll about Obamacare on Facebook, asking whether the health law has improved people’s lives. By the thousands, people told him it had.

“Quick poll: Obamacare was signed into law four years ago yesterday. Are you better off now than you were then? Comment with YES or NO!,” says the poll he put up on March 24.

The post has generated more than 55,700 comments — and they probably weren’t what Cruz, who staged that memorable overnight filibuster-like rant against the law on the Senate floor last summer, was expecting.

They said things like: “Not only am I better off, but I have friends that are better off.”

Or, “Yes I have MS and I lost my job I wouldn’t be able to get any other insurance because of my pre existing condition thank you President Obama.”

And, “This nation is better off for helping folks avoid the devastation that poor health can bring. Thank you, ACA!”

(QUIZ: Do you know Ted Cruz?)

In the most recent 100 comments, just two appeared more negative than positive. And many bash Cruz for his role in shutting down the government over Obamacare.

“Impeach Ted Cruz! He caused the shutdown that hurt this country badly!” one says.

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Market Basket Hannaford Aim To Reach Deal By End Of Week

NASHUA NH – There are signs of possible progress in the Market Basket standoff.

According to the Boston Globe, both sides in the Demoulas family feud are promising an all-out effort to strike a deal by the end of the week.

Sources told the paper company executives have agreed not to fire employees or close stores in the meantime.

The Globe is also reporting that another potential buyer for Market Basket, the parent company of Hannaford supermarkets, has spoken to Arthur T. Demoulas about managing the company if they acquire Market Basket.

An employee walkout and a customer boycott of the grocery chain are now in their fifth week.

Thousands of part-time workers have lost most, if not all, of their hours.

They’re demanding the return of Arthur T. Demoulas who was fired as CEO back in June.

The protests started July 18.

Report: Market Basket Aims To Reach Deal By End Of Week « CBS Boston

Governor's Hassan, Patrick Say MarketBasket Deal is Close

NASHUA- NEW HAMPSHIRE -  standoff between Arthur T. Demoulas and the Board of Directors led by Arthur S. Demoulas.

The Boston Globe reports:

“The parties have made real progress on the terms of the sale and operating control of the company, and the governors are encouraged that a resolution may be within reach,” Heather Nichols, a spokeswoman for Patrick, said in a statement.

The negotiations included the two feuding cousins at the center of the dispute, Arthur T. and Arthur S. Demoulas, as well as board chairman Keith Cowan, and Tina Albright, representing one of the shareholders, according to the statement. Neither Arthur S. nor Arthur T. offered a comment on the status of the negotiations.

 Click here to read the full Boston Globe story.

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#Veterans Appeal Process | Shaheen pushes for Speedier Claims

NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen wants to speed up the appeals process for veterans with disability claims.

Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, introduced legislation Wednesday requiring at least three staffers to review appeals at each of 56 regional Veterans Affairs offices. The regional offices in New Hampshire and Vermont each have only one.

Shaheen said the change would reduce a backlog of appeals that grew 76 percent from 2009 to 2012. Her bill also would require the VA to report to Congress on the feasibility of increasing capacity at other levels of the appeals process.

"I've heard time and again from New Hampshire veterans that have spent years waiting on their appeals and this is entirely unacceptable," she said. "The VA must do better; I've spoken with Secretary (Eric) Shinseki directly on this issue several times and yet we still haven't seen the results we were promised."

Shaheen also is co-sponsoring a bill with Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins that would make all disabled veterans eligible for free, lifetime passes to national parks. The bill would amend a 2004 law that gives such passes only to veterans who are classified as having a 100 percent disability.

The bills come as several Senate Republicans, as well as Republican Senate hopeful Scott Brown, are calling on Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki to resign over allegations of corruption and avoidable deaths at a Phoenix veterans' hospital. Brown, who is seeking the GOP nomination in hopes of challenging Shaheen in November, said while he respects Shinseki's service to the country, the VA must be held accountable.More...

State House Live: N.H. House upholds ban of alcohol ads on billboards | Hurting State Sales

11:49 a.m.: New Hampshire billboards won’t be advertising alcohol anytime soon, as the House voted 193-164 to uphold a longtime state law banning it.

A bill passed by the Senate would’ve overturned a state law that bans alcohol companies from advertising on billboards. Substance abuse advocacy groups and beer distributors opposed this bill. Local breweries or wineries can still advertise their businesses on billboards as long as the billboards don’t depict alcohol.

Opponents of the ban said it restricts speech and pointed out that alcohol ads are allowed on television, on the radio and in print.

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