Cook on Concord

What does right to work really mean?

To the editor:I have read a lot of letters to the editor recently that represent misunderstandings and half-truths about the right-to-work (RTW) bill that was recently vetoed by Governor Lynch.The RTW bill does not outlaw unions. People would still be…

Red Cross remains a critical resource

To the editor:Due to recent press reports concerning consolidation of American Red Cross operations in New Hampshire, the business community can be assured that the critical humanitarian and disaster relief services it has come to expect, and strongly support, will…

It's still called 'downshifting'

To the editor:I'd like to respond to Rep. D.J. Bettencourt's article giving us his definition of "downshifting" ("Downshifting: What it is and what it isn't," June 17-30 NHBR). His explanation -- which, since he is the majority leader of the…

Northern Pass and broadband

To the editor: On April 20, Public Service of New Hampshire announced that The Northern Pass transmission project was exploring whether it could help in the effort to provide broadband service to currently underserved areas of the state, including the…

RGGI: a tax by another name

To the editor:At last, someone has written an opinion about RGGI that is accurate and lacks the fluff of previous pieces ("Quit RGGI and boost the economy," Jan. 28-Feb. 10 NHBR).I recall when the "big sell" was on, someone wrote…

Facts wrong in 'Obamacare' op-ed

To the editor:Bad research usually leads to bad conclusions. The recent "Obamacare" op-ed of Peter Angerhofer of the Josiah Bartlett Center ("Costly 'Obamacare' is a sucker's game," Dec. 17-30 NHBR) is a prime example.Mr. Angerhofer attacks the health-care reform bill…

Dental needs prevalent in North Country

To the editor:The New Hampshire Business Review's excellent article, "Does N.H. face a pending dental shortage?" (Nov. 5-18 NHBR) captured not only the challenges of oral health care, but also how diverse the needs are from one region to another.I'm…

Group rate law must be changed

To the editor: I read your article on the first page of the Oct. 8-21, 2010 issue ("Insurance alliances slow to start in N.H."), and I was furious on the "biggest" problem with regards to the rating. I would really…

How did the U.S. get in this mess

To the editor: The N.H. Opinions article by Mark Fernald regarding who's responsible for the federal deficit ("Who's to blame for the federal deficit?" Nov. 5-18 NHBR), comes at a time when I was pondering the even larger issue: Why…