Jim Ryan

September 24, 2008 - 9:48am

Two state representatives resign

CONCORD-- Before taking up special legislation to deal with the anticipated home heating crisis, the New Hampshire House accepted resignations from two of its members.

Embattled state Rep. Jim Ryan (D-Franklin), is under arrest for charges relating to a forgery case, officially resigned.

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September 4, 2008 - 3:57pm

Burling, Webb call on Ryan to step down

Senator Peter Hoe Burling (D-Cornish) and Representative Leigh Webb (D-Franklin) issued a joint statement Thursday evening calling on Representative Jim Ryan (D-Franklin) to step down from his House seat.

"It is very shocking to see the entirety of the legal mess confronting Jim and his family. It is also very sad to see how long the history of trouble has become. We believe it is time for Representative Ryan to step down, so that he can direct all his energies to resolving his legal situation and caring for his family," said Burling and Webb.

Ryan, who served as U.S. Sen. Joe Biden's (D-Del.) presidential campaign chair in the state, was arrested last week for violating terms of a court order.

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August 29, 2008 - 3:00pm

Biden N.H. chair arrested

The New Hampshire campaign chairman of U.S. Sen. Joe Biden's presidential campaign has been arrested for violating terms of a court order, The Citizen is reporting.

State Rep. Jim Ryan (D-Franklin), who chaired Biden's campaign during the New Hampshire primary, was arrested Tuesday and is currently being held in lieu of $9,675 cash-only bail.

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May 6, 2008 - 2:00pm

Burling not a Buckey fan?

When Space Shuttle Columbia Astronaut Jay Buckey decided to run for US Senate, his home town state Senator Peter Burling never jumped on board.  Burling went one step further and stated publicly there needed to be a draft Jeanne Shaheen movement. 

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