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Sen. John Sununu's success in extending the ban on an Internet access tax is just another example of wise, bipartisan representation and why he deserves to be re-elected to the Senate in 2008.

Without Sununu's efforts an existing ban would have expired on Nov. 1, opening the door for taxes on a service that has become essential to businesses — large or small — as well as individuals at all economic levels.

Thanks to Sununu's effort a bill which extends the moratorium for seven years was sent to the president and signed into law on Wednesday.

By working to renew the ban, Sununu has helped maintain the affordability of Internet access. Keeping the ban in place also opens the door to added investment by a previously reluctant business community, something that stands to benefit anyone who rides the superhighway of information technology.

In addition, Sununu's efforts also protect e-mails and instant messaging, somethings which have become integrated into the everyday lives of Americans at home, in school and at the office.

But Sununu's efforts on behalf of his constituents and the nation don't stop there.

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Unfortunately, there are some who have sought to trash Sen. Sununu's record of accomplishment. With voting more than a year away, they have already torn at the senator's record like a rabid dog - senselessly and needlessly.

They have thrown reasoned debate out the window, much as a child might throw a temper tantrum.

It is because of these vicious, partisan attacks on Sununu's record and his character that the record needs to be set straight now rather than later.

New Hampshire voters need to know today they have a senator they can put their trust in tomorrow and for another six years when it comes time to vote in 2008.

Having put that decision behind them, Granite Staters will be able to invest their political time in choosing who will lead the nation and next sit in the Oval Office.