N.H. Makes GOP Stop Some Automated Calls

[jpak]

http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/bw-elect/2006/nov/06/110602065.html

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - A Republican organization agreed to stop making automated phone calls to New Hampshire residents on the federal do-not-call list. But the Democrats said Monday that the calls still violate federal rules.

The National Republican Congressional Committee agreed on Sunday to stop calling homes on the registry after a citizen complained to the state attorney general. Under New Hampshire law, political campaigns can contact people on the do-not-call list, but cannot use automated recordings.

The calls criticize Democratic congressional challenger Paul Hodes, who is locked in a tight race against Republican Rep. Charles Bass.

Bass issued a statement Sunday asking all outside groups to stop the calls and said he was pleased that the NRCC had agreed.

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[napi21]

1. I wonder how many other states had the foresight to forbid auto-

meted political calls? I LOVE the idea. I'll contact our Governor & my State Rep to see if we can get it set up in GA!