In New Hampshire, Hodes Squares Off With Chamber Over Health Care Reform

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http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/03/in-new-hampshire-hodes-squares-off-with-chamber-over-health-care-reform.php?ref=fpb

Rep. Paul Hodes (D-NH), who's trying to replace the retiring Sen. Judd Gregg (R) in the Senate next year, is squaring off against the business groups pushing back on Democratic efforts to finish up health care reform in the next few weeks.

Through the Chamber of Commerce, business groups are attacking the Democratic reform package in a nationwide ad campaign the Chamber says will costs between $4-$10 million dollars. In addition to the national spots, the Chamber is also targeting its ads at key members of Congress in key states where business leaders think they can influence Democratic lawmakers about to face voters at the ballot box.

Hodes is one of those members, and he's fighting back. "They can use all the fear tactics, false information and corporate money they want," he told TPM in a statement this morning. "I won't stop fighting for the middle-class families and small businesses in this state that need real reform now."

The Chamber Of Commerce did not respond to a request for comment this morning, nor did they make the ad available to TPM.

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