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Nashua Telegraph: Congress needs to focus on middle class families

Published in the Nashua Telegraph on July 29, 2012.

I’m running for Congress for one simple reason: to bring a new approach to Washington that’s focused on common-sense solutions to create jobs, strengthen our economy and grow the middle class.

I will work with anyone – Democrat, Republican or independent – who shares those goals and is serious about enacting policies that will move our state and country forward.

I’m the Democratic daughter of Republican parents who dedicated their lives to public service. My dad Malcolm was the …

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Nashua Telegraph: Candidates talk importance of farms

Published in the Nashua Telegraph on July 25, 2012.

TEMPLE – The health of the agricultural community requires cooperation between farmers and the government.

That was the message Democratic candidates running for state and federal office gave those who turned out Monday evening for a discussion on the needs of local farms and the importance of food accessibility and land conservation.

Ann McLane Kuster of Hopkinton, Democratic candidate in the 2nd Congressional District, said, “The New Hampshire Advantage is communities coming together to get things done.”

She called herself …

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Press Release: District-wide Canvass Kickoff

For immediate release: July 20, 2012.

KUSTER CAMPAIGN TO SHOW GRASSROOTS MOMENTUM WITH DISTRICT-WIDE CANVASS KICKOFF

CONCORD, N.H. – Democratic Congressional candidate Annie Kuster will join volunteers from across the Granite State on Saturday to kick off the campaign’s first district-wide canvass.

Volunteers will fan out all across New Hampshire’s Second Congressional District to knock on doors and talk directly with voters about Annie and the stakes of the November election.

“From day one, this has been a grassroots, people-powered campaign, and that’s what this weekend is all about,” …

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Nashua Telegraph: Kuster continues to outraise Bass

Published in the Nashua Telegraph on July 20, 2012

WASHINGTON – Ann McLane Kuster continues to significantly outraise Rep. Charles Bass in their rematch for New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District seat, according to the latest filings with the Federal Election Commission.

For the second quarter of 2012, Kuster, a Democrat, outraised Bass by more than $200,000 – taking in nearly $484,000, as compared to about $272,000 for the incumbent Republican.

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Press Release: Kuster Endorsed by VETPAC

For immediate release: July 19, 2012

KUSTER ENDORSED BY VETERANS’ ALLIANCE FOR SECURITY AND DEMOCRACY

CONCORD, N.H. – Democratic Congressional candidate Annie Kuster has earned the endorsement of the Veterans’ Alliance for Security and Democracy (VETPAC).

“We are thrilled to support Ann McLane Kuster,” said Justin Ford, President of VETPAC. “Ann comes from a military family; her father was a pilot in World War II who was shot down after 63 combat missions and spent time as a POW. Ann has been a tireless advocate for Women’s Issues …

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Concord Monitor: Kuster touts money, Moveon.org endorsement

Published on the Concord Monitor website on July 18, 2012.

It’s been a good week so far for Ann Kuster.

On Monday, her campaign announced it had raised $483,572 between April 1 and June 30, compared with the $271,605 Rep. Charlie Bass took in the same period.

Right now, Kuster, a Hopkinton Democrat, has about $1.3 million on hand and Bass, a Peterborough Republican, has about $913,000 on hand, filings with the Federal Election Commission show.

It is all a sign, the Kuster campaign says, of momentum against Bass, …

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Press Release: Kuster Meets with Members of AFT-NH

For immediate release: July 17, 2012.

KUSTER MEETS WITH MEMBERS OF AFT-NH, DISCUSSES COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING WORKING FAMILIES

NASHUA, N.H. – Democratic Congressional candidate Annie Kuster today met with members of the American Federation of Teachers New Hampshire (AFT-NH) at the Nashua Public Library to discuss her commitment to strengthening the middle class and supporting working families in the Granite State. Today’s meeting comes after AFT-NH endorsed Kuster in May 2012.

“I am proud to have the continued support of AFT-NH, and look forward to working with its …

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Press Release: Kuster Maintains Momentum

For immediate release: July 16, 2012

KUSTER MAINTAINS MOMENTUM IN SECOND QUARTER FUNDRAISING

The release of yesterday’s second quarter FEC report once again shows clear fundraising momentum for Congressional candidate Annie Kuster, and a continued lack of enthusiasm for Congressman Bass’ re-election effort.

“Thousands of voters from across the Granite State are stepping up to support Annie’s candidacy because they know we need a new approach in Washington that’s focused on commonsense solutions to create jobs, strengthen our economy, and grow the middle class,” said Rob Friedlander, …

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Press Release: More Washington Political Games from Congressman Bass

For immediate release: July 11, 2012

More Washington Political Games from Congressman Bass

While families across the Granite State struggle to find work and pay their bills, Congressman Bass and House Republicans were back to playing pointless political games today by voting – for the 31st time – to repeal the Affordable Care Act. A vote for H.R. 6079 was nothing more than a vote to protect insurance company profits and turn back the clock on critical health reforms. Congressman Bass has already received $284,000 in contributions …

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Kuster raises more than $480,000 in Second Quarter

For immediate release: July 10, 2012

KUSTER RAISES MORE THAN $480,000 IN SECOND QUARTER

Annie Kuster announced today that her campaign raised approximately $484,000 from more than 6,750 contributions made in the second quarter, bringing her overall fundraising for the quarter to approximately $1.9 million from over 15,000 individuals.

80% of the funds were raised from individual donors, and 85% of these contributions were $50 or less.

“This is a people-powered movement to rebuild the middle class, and I am humbled by the generosity of thousands of …

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