Guinta Visits with Medical Business, Nonprofit

ROCHESTER, NH - U.S. Rep. Frank Guinta, R-NH, is in First District this week, before he travels again to Washington, D.C., for legislative responsibilities, requiring him to be in the capital six of the first eight weeks of the year.

“When I’m home, I get a refresher course in common sense,” he said. “In Washington, that seems to decline, as taxes and debt increase. I’m grateful for every opportunity to learn more about Granite Staters’ work and how I can help small businesses and non-profits succeed.”

In Rochester on Jan. 21, 2016, Guinta toured manufacturer Phase 2 Medical and non-profit Hope on Haven Hill. With Phase 2 Medical, the Rep discussed his efforts to repeal a federal tax on medical devices, “a great example of how government can smother innovation,” according to a press statement.

“The Congressman was enthusiastic to get into the field and hear the voice of the people,” said Adam Prime, president of Phase 2, which manufactures packaging and disposable devices. “We’re a small and growing company, creating good jobs in New Hampshire, and appreciate his support.”

Guinta also visited Hope on Haven Hill, an addiction recovery center.

“Heroin addiction and overdose are particularly bad in New Hampshire. We need to bring together charities and every level of government to solve the problem,” he said.

Guinta formed the Bipartisan Task Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic and introduced the STOP ABUSE Act to improve treatment, prevention and law enforcement. Numbers don’t tell the whole story. Today at Hope on Haven Hill, recovering addicts described their struggles. They drove home the importance of working together to help more people recover.

Kerry Norton, Co-founder of Hope on Haven Hill, explained that the new location will double the number of available beds for Granite State mothers, when the charity soon receives its license.

“I look forward to teaming with Congressman Guinta on an issue that’s near and dear to our hearts,” she said.

Caption: At Hope on Haven Hill: Rochester Police Chief Michael Allen, Co-founder Kerry Norton, Rep. Frank Guinta, recovering mother Abi, Co-founder Colene Arnold, and Fox News’ Geraldo Rivera