Digital Journal: Vermont's power plant, two differing realities

U.S. Rep. Paul Hodes, D-NH, wants some answers. He's demanding to know why the leaks weren't found during the inspections, and if they were known to plant officials, why the plant was allowed to re-start.

Battleboro Reformer: Hodes faults NRC for Yankee oversight

New Hampshire Rep. Paul Hodes demanded on Wednesday that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission "answer for its lack of heightened oversight of the troubled Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant."

Concord Monitor: Off-shore drilling? Not here

Nashua Telegraph: Democrat Hodes happy as underdog

"I am very comfortable entering this season coming from behind," Hodes said to the cheers of more than 125 supporters who lined the hallway outside Secretary of State Bill Gardner's office.

Four years ago, six-term Republican congressman Charles Bass looked unbeatable in the early polls too, Hodes said.

"Remember in 2006, when I ran, in July I was down by 30 points, and we ended up winning by seven," Hodes recalled.

Concord Monitor: Hodes, Binnie file for Senate race

Cheers of "Hooooodes" followed Democratic U.S. Rep. Paul Hodes down the long hallway to the secretary of state's office, as more than 150 supporters waved "Hodes for Senate" signs and American flags.

"He's for New Hampshire's middle class, for 95 percent of people who are not big oil, big banks or finance," said Ed Allard, a potential Democratic candidate for state representative from Laconia.

AP: Hodes Files For Senate In NH

Democratic Congressman Paul Hodes is officially in the race for New Hampshire's open U.S. Senate seat.

Hodes filed his candidacy papers Monday.

Hodes' commitment: Congressman vows to uphold ban on offshore oil drilling in New England

U.S. Senate candidate and Congressman Paul Hodes stated his commitment to uphold a ban on offshore oil drilling in New England on Thursday calling the ongoing Gulf Coast spill overwhelming proof of the nation's need to push for alternative fuel sources and enhanced safety restrictions on oil companies.

Hodes against offshore drilling of oil in New England

While taking a tour of the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve on the Greenland/Stratham town line along with New Hampshire Fish and Game officials, Hodes reaffirmed his support for the ban on offshore drilling off New England and announced his support for President Barack Obama's moratorium on offshore drilling.

Hodes also pledged never to vote to lift the ban on offshore drilling in New England.

Hodes to back off-shore oil drilling moratorium at Greenland appearance

Hodes on Tuesday challenged his Republican opponents to endorse Obama's moratorium on offshore drilling and focus on creating "green" jobs through renewable energy produced in New Hampshire.

Memorial Day Ceremony Honors Vets

U.S. Rep. Paul Hodes, D-District 2, said service members die so that we may live free from tyranny.

"Those warriors who we honor today paid the ultimate price as protectors of that freedom that we cherish," Hodes said.