It is that time of year again, when New Hampshire schools let out for winter break, and adult life as many northern New Englanders know it is temporarily turned upside down (in a good way). So, I will be away from the website next week, and will return with new content for you on Monday, March 2^nd.

 

In the meantime, there will be a lot of political news to keep you busy. The National Governors Association conference kicks off in Washington, D.C. tomorrow, with several potential Republican presidential contenders in attendance. President Obama delivers his first address to a joint session of Congress at 9 p.m. EST on Tuesday evening, February 24^th. He also releases an outline of his first budget on Thursday, February 26^th. And, I will be eager to see whether Roland Burris is still the junior senator from Illinois by the time I resume posting. I'll talk to you soon. -Dean

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