We're very grateful to you the voters of Allenstown, Epsom and Pittsfield for electing us as your State Representatives together with Tony Soltani and Jon Richardson.  The amazing extent of the Republican wave that washed over both the House and Senate means that we can get to work right away on balancing the state's finances through responsible spending cuts and added efficiency.  We also will concentrate on regulation reform to lessen the burdens on business and welcome back the New Hampshire Advantage.

There is a very short window for introducing bills for 2011, just through the end of the month of November.  If there is any legislation you have in mind, please give us a call to discuss it, whether or not you have all the details worked out.

Carol has already filed a dozen bills.  The most important of which would bring administrative rules under more direct control of the legislature.  Administrative rules have the force of law, but are not written by legislators.  Her bill would require confirmation of all rules by a legislative committee before they take effect.  It is bad enough when elected representatives add to the people's regulatory burdens, but when unelected bureaucrats do it that is a step too far.

Dan is still working on bills, but has a couple of important ones in mind that could result in large savings for the taxpayers.  First, deregulation of the health insurance industry.  We have some of the most onerous health insurance rules in the country and we pay for it with out of sight insurance rates.  Dan estimates that a free market in health insurance would save consumers at least $250 million a year.  Another large savings could come from eliminating turnpike tolls and funding those roads with a small increase in the gas tax ($40 million estimated annual savings).

Thanks again.  Feel free to call or email us with your ideas and concerns.

Carol & Dan McGuire  

carol@mcguire4house.com   dan@mcguire4house.com

782-4918 (9am to 9pm, please)

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