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Which state chose birch as their official state tree?

Answer:  New Hampshire

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NH.gov: State Tree, New Hampshire Almanac

Which state chose birch as their official state tree?

Answer:  New Hampshire

Source:

NH.gov: State Tree, New Hampshire Almanac

The manufacturing sector contracted in October for the twelfth consecutive month after a 28-month period of growth. Only two of fifteen industries reported growth last month; wood products, furniture, and paper declined.

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More than 1,300 companies, industry associations, and chambers of commerce have signed a letter written by the National Association of Manufacturers that asks Congress to restore three pro-growth tax policies: immediate expensing of research and development, allowing businesses to deduct more of their interest payments on loans, and accelerated depreciation.

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Congress has written important language into spending bills that would classify biomass as carbon neutral across federal agencies. We are optimistic that the biomass provision will become law—a win for our industry.

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