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dents are over the age of 65, and this state, which holds the nation's first presidential primary, is known for its voters' sharp questioning of candidates during such town hall-style events.
• President Barack Obama spent Saturday in New Hampshire, casting doubts on what the GOP ticket would do for older voters.
• "You would think they would avoid talking about Medicare, given the fact that both of them have proposed to voucherize the Medicare system," he said Saturday in Windham. "But I guess they figure the best defense is to try to go on offense.
• "So, New Hampshire, here is what you need to know: Since I have been in office, I have strengthened Medicare."
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Paul Ryan's strong views on abortion add to campaign's polarization on women's issues
• LAKEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Since Mitt Romney selected Paul Ryan as his running mate, the presidential campaign's focus has largely centered on the Wisconsin congressman's ambitious plan to transform Medicare and slash government spending.
• But President Barack Obama's re-election team and its allies have also been highlighting the congressman's staunchly anti-abortion stance, hoping to buttress its argument that the Republican ticket is hostile to women's rights.
• Ryan has earned a perfect rating from the National Right to Life Committee for his votes during his 14 years in Congress. The National Abortion Rights Action League tallied 59 votes that Ryan took on abortion-related bills. On each measure, (Continued on page 22)
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