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How lawmakers are trying to prevent unknown foreign entities from acquiring land near military locations in the Granite State.

FILE - The main flag pole in front of the U.S. Army I Corps headquarters on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, south of Tacoma, Wash., hangs at half-staff, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. Photo: Associated Press/AP Photo/Ted S. Warren

How lawmakers are trying to prevent unknown foreign entities from acquiring land near military locations in the Granite State.

NH State Senator Regina Birdsell discusses legislation, SB162, she is sponsoring that would prevent foreign advisories or their puppet businesses from purchasing land near sensitive NH military installations.

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