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7/1/2008	Hodes Announces Support for Legislation to Help Veterans with Soaring Gas Prices Congressman Paul Hodes today announced that he is co-sponsoring the Veterans Travel Equity Act, bipartisan legislation that would increase the mileage reimbursement rate for veterans traveling to receive health care. Congressman Hodes made his announcement after learning last week that the Bush Administration would not support a full service VA Hospital in Manchester and as New Hampshire veterans continue to grapple with record high gas prices.
6/26/2008	Hodes Passes Amendment to Benefit New Hampshire’s RideShare Program Congressman Paul Hodes today passed an amendment on a voice vote to H.R. 6052, the Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, which could provide additional grant funding for New Hampshire’s RideShare program. RideShare, a carpool matching service, with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation has recently seen demand for their service increase due to the rising cost of gas. Eight-six new commuters joined the program in April alone. The total number using the service is 1,240 New Hampshire commuters.
6/25/2008	Hodes Votes for Middle Class Tax Relief Congressman Paul Hodes today voted to give thousands of working middle class New Hampshire families’ tax relief. The legislation would responsibly provide tax relief to middle-class families by ensuring that the number of taxpayers subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) will not increase. The measure passed by a vote of 233-189.