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WHAT ’S INSIDE4 Introduction

6 Context of New Hampshire

12 2012 Civic Health Index Findings

18 Concluding Summary

19 Implications of the 2012 Civic Health Index

23 Technical Notes

24 Endnotes

26 Civic Health Index State and Local Partners

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