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The State of New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. The state ranks 44th in land area and 46th in total area of the 50 states and 41st in population. It was one of the Thirteen Colonies and became the ninth state to ratify the United States Constitution. New Hampshire was also the first U.S. state to have its own state constitution.

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Suffolk County executive Steve Levy announces his Republican candidacy for New York State governor outside the Capital building in Albany, N.Y., Friday, March 19, 2010. At left is his wife, Colleen. U.S. Republican Party
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Patrick Tosseti of Scarborough, Maine, with the First Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Alpha company, takes notes on what medical supplies local doctor Yarmohammed Hashmi needs at his clinic in Marjah, Afghanistan, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Maine
FAIRFAX, VA - MARCH 19: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks on health care reform at George Mason University March 19, 2010 in Fairfax, Virginia. Obama is making a last minute appeal for support of his proposed health care legislation as the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on the legislation as early as Sunday afternoon. Barack Obama
New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch, left, at the State House in Concord, N.H., Thursday, May 14, 2009. New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch says he will sign a bill to make his state the sixth to legalize gay marriage, but only if legislators make some changes. John Lynch
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., right, speaks at a town hall meeting in Nashua, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010. Former New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte, left, listens. McCain is back in New Hampshire to campaign for fellow Republican Kelly Ayotte. Ayotte, a former state attorney general, is running for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Judd Gregg. Kelly Ayotte
US President Barack Obama embraces Michigan Democrat Senator Debbie Stabenow as he greets lawmakers after signing the HIRE Act, a 17.6 billion dollar jobs bill that encourages businesses to hire workers, during a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. U.S. Democratic Party
WASHINGTON - MARCH 17: U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus (C), commander of the U.S. Central Command; Navy Adm. Eric Olson (L), commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command; and Air Force Gen. Duncan McNabb (R), commander of the U.S. Transportation Command, prepare to testify during a hearing on the FY2011 National Defense Authorization Budget Requests before the House Armed Services Committee March 17, 2010 in Washington, DC. Petraeus addressed the ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as efforts in Yemen, Pakistan and the creation of a 'Cyber Command,' to defend the United States from computer attack. David Petraeus
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Senate Harry Reid (C) and Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (R) exit the West Wing before US President Barack Obama signed the HIRE Act, a 17.6 billion dollar jobs bill that encourages businesses to hire workers, during a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. U.S. Senate
MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 19: Senior citizens attend The Retirement Show at Manchester Central on March 19, 2010 in Manchester, United Kingdom. As the UK gears up for one of the most hotly contested general elections in recent history it is expected that that the economy, immigration, the NHS and education are likely to form the basis of many of the debates. Manchester
WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: Ranking member Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) speaks during a hearing before the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee March 18, 2010 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The hearing was to examine the 'Don�t Ask, Don�t Tell' policy. John McCain
Twente player David Carney, right, and Fenerbahce player Mehmet Topuz, left, vie for the ball during their Europa League group H soccer match in Enschede, eastern Netherlands, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009. David Carney
State Rep. David Bates, R-Windham, announces his plans for a grass-roots effort to challenge New Hampshire's new gay marriage law by starting a petition drive to get the issue to voters at town meetings this spring during a news conference in Concord, N.H., Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010. David Bates
Members of the California Association of Psychiatric Technicians and their supporters protest outside Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk, California on March 19, 2010 to draw attention to state budget cuts that they say have forced employees in state hospitals to work without pay. The psychiatric nurses and aids say that unlike the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and other state angencies which can close on furlough days, state pyschiatric hospitals are staffed 24 hours a day and can not close, forcing the nurses to work for free on days their three furlough days each months. California
Western Michigan coach Steve Hawkins calls a play Akron Akron in the first half of a semifinal round NCAA college basketball game at the Mid-American Conference tournament Friday, March 12, 2010, in Cleveland. Hawkins, Inc.
WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden. White House
MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Brian Moore arrives at the UK film premiere of 'Invictus', at Odeon West End on January 31, 2010 in London, England. Brian Moore

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U.S. Marine John Jannini of Barnstead, New Hampshire, with the First Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Alpha company, keeps guard during a patrol in Marjah, Afghanistan, Thursday, March 18, 2010.

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U.S. Marine John Jannini of Barnstead, New Hampshire, with the First Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Alpha company, keeps guard during a patrol in Marjah, Afghanistan, Thursday, March 18, 2010.

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New Hampshire forward Greg Manz (7) chips the puck past Vermont defenseman Kyle Medvec (6) during the first period of a NCAA college hockey game at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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New Hampshire forward Greg Manz (7) chips the puck past Vermont defenseman Kyle Medvec (6) during the first period of a NCAA college hockey game at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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New Hampshire forward Bobby Butler,right, moves the puck past Vermont defenseman Anders Franzon during the first period of a NCAA college hockey game at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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New Hampshire forward Bobby Butler,right, moves the puck past Vermont defenseman Anders Franzon during the first period of a NCAA college hockey game at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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Vermont forward Jay Anctil (16) jumps into the arms of teammate Patrick Cullity (4) after scoring the game winning goal during overtime of a NCAA college hockey game against New Hampshire at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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Vermont forward Jay Anctil (16) jumps into the arms of teammate Patrick Cullity (4) after scoring the game winning goal during overtime of a NCAA college hockey game against New Hampshire at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., right, and former New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte, greet the crowd at a town hall meeting in Nashua, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010. McCain is campaigning for fellow Republican Kelly Ayotte. Ayotte, a former state attorney general, is running for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Judd Gregg.

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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., right, and former New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte, greet the crowd at a town hall meeting in Nashua, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010. McCain is campaigning for fellow Republican Kelly Ayotte. Ayotte, a former state attorney general, is running for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Judd Gregg.

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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., right, and former New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte, talk before a town hall meeting in Nashua, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010. McCain is campaigning for fellow Republican Kelly Ayotte. Ayotte is running for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Judd Gregg.

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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., right, and former New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte, talk before a town hall meeting in Nashua, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010. McCain is campaigning for fellow Republican Kelly Ayotte. Ayotte is running for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Judd Gregg.

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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., right, and former New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte, talk before a town hall meeting in Nashua, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010. McCain is campaigning for fellow Republican Kelly Ayotte. Ayotte is running for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Judd Gregg.

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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., right, and former New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte, talk before a town hall meeting in Nashua, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010. McCain is campaigning for fellow Republican Kelly Ayotte. Ayotte is running for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Judd Gregg.

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WWII veteran James MacMillan, 86, of Nashua, holds up his hand to ask a question during the town hall meeting with Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., back right, and former New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte, back left, in Nashua, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010. McCain is campaigning for fellow Republican Kelly Ayotte. Ayotte, a former state attorney general, is running for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Judd Gregg.

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WWII veteran James MacMillan, 86, of Nashua, holds up his hand to ask a question during the town hall meeting with Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., back right, and former New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte, back left, in Nashua, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010. McCain is campaigning for fellow Republican Kelly Ayotte. Ayotte, a former state attorney general, is running for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Judd Gregg.

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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., right, speaks at a town hall meeting in Nashua, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010. Former New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte, left, listens. McCain is back in New Hampshire to campaign for fellow Republican Kelly Ayotte. Ayotte, a former state attorney general, is running for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Judd Gregg.

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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., right, speaks at a town hall meeting in Nashua, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010. Former New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte, left, listens. McCain is back in New Hampshire to campaign for fellow Republican Kelly Ayotte. Ayotte, a former state attorney general, is running for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Judd Gregg.

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Former New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte attends at a town hall meeting in Nashua, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010. Sen. John McCain is back in New Hampshire to campaign for fellow Republican Kelly Ayotte.

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Former New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte attends at a town hall meeting in Nashua, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010. Sen. John McCain is back in New Hampshire to campaign for fellow Republican Kelly Ayotte.

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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., reacts to a standing ovation during a town hall meeting with Kelly Ayotte, not shown, in Nashua, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010. McCain is back in New Hampshire to campaign for fellow Republican Kelly Ayotte. Ayotte, a former state attorney general, is running for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Judd Gregg.

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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., reacts to a standing ovation during a town hall meeting with Kelly Ayotte, not shown, in Nashua, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010. McCain is back in New Hampshire to campaign for fellow Republican Kelly Ayotte. Ayotte, a former state attorney general, is running for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Judd Gregg.

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New Hampshire forward Bobby Butler (12) eyes this rebound stopped by Vermont goaltender Rob Madore (29) during the first period of a NCAA college hockey game at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

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New Hampshire forward Bobby Butler (12) eyes this rebound stopped by Vermont goaltender Rob Madore (29) during the first period of a NCAA college hockey game at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

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Vermont forward Brian Roloff (14) holds off New Hampshire forward Peter LeBlanc (9) during the first period of a NCAA college hockey game at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

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Vermont forward Brian Roloff (14) holds off New Hampshire forward Peter LeBlanc (9) during the first period of a NCAA college hockey game at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

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New Hampshire forward Stevie Moses, left, is checked by Vermont defenseman Kyle Medvec (6) as he takes a shot during the first period of a NCAA college hockey game at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

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New Hampshire forward Stevie Moses, left, is checked by Vermont defenseman Kyle Medvec (6) as he takes a shot during the first period of a NCAA college hockey game at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

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Vermont forward David Pacan, center, is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during the third period of a NCAA college hockey game against New Hampshire at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

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Vermont forward David Pacan, center, is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during the third period of a NCAA college hockey game against New Hampshire at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

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New Hampshire forward Mike Sislo reacts after scoring a goal during the third period of a NCAA college hockey game against Vermont at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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New Hampshire forward Mike Sislo reacts after scoring a goal during the third period of a NCAA college hockey game against Vermont at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Friday, March 12, 2010.

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New Hampshire players celebrate with the Hockey East regular season championship trophy after the rallying to tie Boston College 3-3 in a NCAA college hockey game at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Friday, March 5, 2010.

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New Hampshire players celebrate with the Hockey East regular season championship trophy after the rallying to tie Boston College 3-3 in a NCAA college hockey game at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Friday, March 5, 2010.

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New Hampshire senior captain Bobby Butler carries the Hockey East regular season championship trophy after the Wildcats tied Boston College 3-3 in a NCAA college hockey game at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Friday, March 5, 2010.

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New Hampshire senior captain Bobby Butler carries the Hockey East regular season championship trophy after the Wildcats tied Boston College 3-3 in a NCAA college hockey game at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Friday, March 5, 2010.

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New Hampshire forward John Henrion reacts after scoring a goal during the third period of a NCAA college hockey game against Boston College at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Friday, March 5, 2010.

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New Hampshire forward John Henrion reacts after scoring a goal during the third period of a NCAA college hockey game against Boston College at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Friday, March 5, 2010.

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New Hampshire goaltender Brian Foster, right, stops this breakaway-attempt by Boston College forward Joe Whitney during the second period of an NCAA college hockey game at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Friday, March 5, 2010.

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New Hampshire goaltender Brian Foster, right, stops this breakaway-attempt by Boston College forward Joe Whitney during the second period of an NCAA college hockey game at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Friday, March 5, 2010.

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U.S. Marine John Jannini of Barnstead, New Hampshire, with the First Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Alpha company, keeps guard during a patrol in Marjah, Afghanistan, Thursday, March 18, 2010.

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U.S. Marine John Jannini of Barnstead, New Hampshire, with the First Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Alpha company, keeps guard during a patrol in Marjah, Afghanistan, Thursday, March 18, 2010.

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New Hampshire forward Greg Manz (7) chips the puck past Vermont defenseman Kyle Medvec (6) during the first period of a NCAA college hockey game at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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New Hampshire forward Greg Manz (7) chips the puck past Vermont defenseman Kyle Medvec (6) during the first period of a NCAA college hockey game at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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New Hampshire forward Bobby Butler,right, moves the puck past Vermont defenseman Anders Franzon during the first period of a NCAA college hockey game at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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New Hampshire forward Bobby Butler,right, moves the puck past Vermont defenseman Anders Franzon during the first period of a NCAA college hockey game at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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Vermont forward Jay Anctil (16) jumps into the arms of teammate Patrick Cullity (4) after scoring the game winning goal during overtime of a NCAA college hockey game against New Hampshire at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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Vermont forward Jay Anctil (16) jumps into the arms of teammate Patrick Cullity (4) after scoring the game winning goal during overtime of a NCAA college hockey game against New Hampshire at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., right, and former New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte, greet the crowd at a town hall meeting in Nashua, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010. McCain is campaigning for fellow Republican Kelly Ayotte. Ayotte, a former state attorney general, is running for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Judd Gregg.

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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., right, and former New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte, greet the crowd at a town hall meeting in Nashua, N.H., Saturday, March 13, 2010. McCain is campaigning for fellow Republican Kelly Ayotte. Ayotte, a former state attorney general, is running for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Judd Gregg.

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