N.H. makes GOP stop some automated calls

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061106/ap_on_el_ho/automated_calls_complaint

N.H. makes GOP stop some automated calls

By KATHARINE WEBSTER, Associated Press Writer 2 hours, 13 minutes ago

CONCORD, N.H. - 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.
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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 (news, bio, voting record).

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