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Next on New Hampshire Outlook. Business as usual for New Hampshire's Air national guard--refueling fighters in the war on terrorism. Preparing for the President. On the eve of his New Hampshire stop, we'll look atj ob approval ratings. Plus. we'll talk to the state climatologist about the forecast for snow and rain and our current drought. |
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Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. I'm Allison McNair. |
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President Bush is coming to New Hampshire. He's scheduled to deliver a major speech on the new Education Reform Bill passed by Congress. Up to 3,000 educators, students and community leaders have been invited to the Tuesday event at the University of New Hampshire where preparations have been underway. Senators Judd Gregg and Ted Kennedy co-authored the legislation. They will accompany the President who is scheduled to speak at UNH before heading to Boston. |
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In a recent national poll, President Bush was named the man most admired by Americans. He rated far higher than other prominent people such as Rudolph Guiliani and Pope John Paul II. In fact, he received the highest such ranking ever recorded. Nearly a year after being inaugurated as the nation's 43rd President, George W. Bush has clearly put the disputed 2000 election behind him. And he has won the support of most Americans in the fight against terrorism. But does the country support him on his other policies? Andrew Smith of the UNH Survey Center explains more about that and how the President is seen by the people of New Hampshire. |
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1: Your most recent poll - from October - showed President Bush with very high ratings. Let's take a look -. 2: Clearly the 'rally round the flag' effect is being felt. A national poll - by Gallup - showed public approval of Congress at 42% in early September - and 84% a month later. Doubled. 3: Americans' priorities have shifted since the terrorist attacks. Issues such as military preparedness and foreign affairs have increased in importance, while domestic issues such as patient's bill of rights and social security have declined. In fact, Gallup found that education had dropped from first to fifth in ranking of importance. 4: This is a difficult environment for the Democrats to attack the President in. Senator Tom Daschle has been careful to stay glued to the president on waging the war on terrorism - while acusing the big tax cut of hurting the economy. 5: Bush 41 - the President's father - had the previous high ratings during the Gulf War - but lost the election a year later. What does Bush 43 have to watch out for - both in the off-year elections this year - and looking ahead to 2004. |
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You can see the President's speech in its entirety LIVE on our website. Our coverage begins at 3 o'clock at www.nhptv.org. You can see a comprehensive report and analysys of his Education Reform package tuesday night at 10pm here on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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The New Hampshire National Guard briefed state officials monday on how the guard's budget is being spent. Some of the big ticket items are a new V-A clinic and medical center at Pease - and a proposed 27 million dollar air support center in Concord. A National Guard official said the response from state officials was positive. The guard budget for the current biennium is about 400 thousand dollars. |
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Since the attacks on September eleventh, hundreds of granite state Air National Guard members have been put on alert - in the event they're called to duty. But, what duties do the citizen soldiers of New Hampshire's Air guard perform? Recently, we were invited on board a KC- 135 stratotanker to experience one of the unit's refueling missions firsthand. Outlook correspondent Ben French has the story. |
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TRACK: Looking down over twenty thousand feet on New York City is awe inspiring. Tiny images of Central Park and The Empire State Building cross underneath. Then, in a sign of the times, over the Rubble of The World Trade Center towers, an armed f-16 comes into view. It's become a common sight for the Men and women of New Hampshire's 157th Air National Guard refueling wing. 8:19Most people are aware that fighters patrol the skies. But they couldn't do their jobs without tankers. Whether it be over New York City or whether it be over Afghanistan. TRACK: Lt. Col. Dutch, whose last name cannot be released for security reasons, has been flying tankers in the 157th for over twenty-two years. He says the role of the refueling wing in Operating Enduring Freedom is to be a sort of flying gas station. This KC-135 can carry up to 20,000 gallons of fuel for jets and cargo planes. On this mission, the armed fighter jets that patrol New York City receive the top offs. Dutch15:54That's the business end of the tanker right there. We have a tube in the boom that actually extends out twenty feet and in turn will clamp onto the receiver and allow us to offload fuel. 16:08 TRACK: and that allows aircraft to stay in the air hours longer. Giving military aircraft, a global reach. NAT 16:33the boom operator will be laying on his stomach looking behind him for the receiver to come into position. NAT/ cover Dutch16:39he flies the boom utilizing a control stick that moves these, we call them rudders vators, and they're big flight control or wings that actually fly the boom into position. 16:51OUT NAT/ cover TRACK: Within minutes up to 1000 gallons are pumped into the jet and the fighter returns to his watch without ever leaving the air. NAT/ cover TRACK: The KC 135 stratotanker was also used to refuel aircraft in the Gulf War, Kosovo and the more recent UN patrol missions over Iraq. The aircraft's primary mission is refueling but it's also used for cargo and troop transport. TRACK: Master sergeant Glenn from Barrington is a boom operator on the KC-135. He's been in the air Guard for seventeen years. He says he never thought he'd be part of a combat mission over his own country. 28:01 Glenn06:30when your flying over New York City, and your looking down at that smoking hole it made it real very quick. It gave you the purpose of what you were doing and it brought it home that this finally happened here and it wasn't overseas somewhere. 06:42OUT Dutch8:30We as tankers tend to be looked over, tend to be forgotten but we as tankers take enormous pride when we're called upon and when we're needed. The folks that fly the fighters and the folks that fly the airlifts, they know it. And their very appreciative of the job we do 25:29 TRACK: IN18:04 as it stands there are about 300 mobilized guard members. Some on domestic missions here in the US. Others on duty overseas. And more guardsmen could be deployed as the war continues. OUT18:19 Dutch9:43they're going to be away from their homes and away from their families. ***BUTT*** IN9:56A lot of those people work for me and I'm thankful for what their doing. Their devotion to duty, and their drive in stepping forward to get the job done and to ensure that we find the people who are responsible for the world trade center disaster and that this does not happen again. 10:26OUT TRACK: For now, the patrolling missions over New York and other U.S. cites will continue providing homeland security and an ironic comfort for troops in the Mideast. T1 dutch Most of the time our troops overseas are worried more about their families back home and the susceptibility to them of being targets of terrorism. Than they are about being concerned about themselves and being at the forefront of the fighting. 14:08OUT TAG: For New Hampshire Outlook, I'm Ben French. |
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Tuesday, legislators will meet in Concord to discuss the appointment of temporary guardians for children of activated members of the NH Air National Guard and other members of the armed services. To find out what else is on the legislative agenda this week, stay tuned for our legislative calender later in the program. |
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Bush met with his economic advisors and Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan Monday. He told reporters he's going to push for an economic stimulus package. Asked whether the administration could finance the war on terrorism and homeland security without dipping into social security and medicare money, Bush conceded that the federal budget may go into deficit. |
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Wall street closed down across the big boards today. The dow was down 62 and a half, the Nasdaq was down 22 and a quarter and the S&P was down just over seven and a half. |
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Here's a look at stocks of interest to New Hampshire investors. Arguss Communications was up a dollar- thirty- one. General Electric dropped a dollar- fifty- nine. New Hampshire thrift rose eighty cents. Shares of P-C Connection were up seventy- five cents. And Texas Instruments ended the day down almost one dollar. |
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Long-time State Treasurer Georgie Thomas is leaving her position to work in the private sector. In a letter to Governor Shaheen, Thomas wrote that it's time for her to move on to the next stage of her career. Her resignation is effective February eighth. The Governor will search for an interim treasurer who must be approved by the Executive Council. |
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Is the Pease Tradeport taking business away from local communities? That's what state Senator Katie Wheeler wants to know. She's hosting a public hearing in Concord this Wednesday. More than a million square feet of new commercial space is under construction. About 87-hundred people will be employed when its done. On the other hand, Pease is seeing a loss in business. Some contracts have been cancelled and one of its biggest tenents, Celestica is shutting down and relocating to Salem this year. |
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Gilmanton voters are looking at a 13-page zoning amendment to regulate where cell phone towers can be placed in town. The rules would prevent cell towers from going up in historic districts or within sight of certain parts of town. They would also limit tower heights. Town officials say they want more cell coverage but they want to preserve their small town atmosphere. Gilmanton will vote on the amendment in March. |
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Lincoln-AP -- The lack of rain this year is creating challenges for snow makers at New Hampshire ski resorts. At Loon Mountain in Lincoln, snowmakers are having to switch back and forth between two water sources because the water flow in streams has been inconsistent. Other areas, including Gunstock in Gilford and Ragged Mountain in Danbury, also are hustling to find water for snowmaking and fire protection. All the areas say so far the drought has not limited the amount of white stuff they've been blowing on the slopes and they are hopeful for more natural snow to arrive soon. gh some areas got more a hefty batch of snow overnight, much of New Hampshire is waking up to just a light layer this morning. Places like Enfield, Franconia and Unity got just about a foot each, while more southern towns like Hooksett and Salem got two inches or less. Last year, by this time, the state was well on the way to one of its snowiest winters. Although the snow is late coming, ski areas -- and skiers -- are rejoicing. They have had to rely almost entirely on machine-made snow until now. |
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To find out how the weather is shaping up for our near future, we checked in with Nicole Plette at the Mt. Washington Observatory. |
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Mount Washington Observatory\Monday On The Summit\Blowing snow and freezing fog\High: 22.5 degrees\Visibility: 1/16 of a mile Overnight\North\Snow showers then clearing\Lows: in the single digits\Winds: N 5 - 10 mph Overnight\South\Cloudy then clearing\Lows: low teens\Winds: N 5 - 10 mph Tuesday\North\Sunny\Highs: in the low 20s\Winds: NW 5 to 10 mph Tuesday\South\Mostly sunny\Highs: in the upper 20s\Winds: NW 5 to 10 mph |
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It is shaping up to be a busy week in Concord as the Legislature gets back to the people's business. There is a full slate of hearings in both the House and Senate. Here is a cross section of public hearings in our Legislative Calendar. |
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Armed Services\Tuesday 10AM Representatives Hall HB1406 permits appointment of a temporary guardian for children of activated members of the armed services House Education\Tuesday 10AM LOB 207 HB1371, changes the definition of an adequate education House Ways and Means\Tuesday 10:30AM LOB202 HB1234, establishes an education property tax cap for retired residents House Ways and Means\Tuesday 11AM LOB202 HB1263, sets state aid at zero and repeals the statewide property tax House Transportation\Tuesday 1:30 PM LOB203 HB1280, raises the maximum speed limit from 65 mph to 70 mph on portions of the interstates House Labor\Wednesday 9 AM LOB306 HB1198, raises the minimum hourly rate for tipped employees House Judiciary\Wednesday 9:30 AM LOB206 HB1278, establishes an abortion waiting period House Finance\Wednesday 1PM LOB210 HB1376, establishes a new distribution formula for tobacco settlement funds Senate Education\Wednesday 1:30 PM State House 105A SB303, establishes a committee to study the definition of an adequate education |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - President Bush unveils his plan for the nation's schools. Hear from New Hampshire's leaders about its impact on the state. |
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That's it for this edition of our program. For all of us here at New Hampshire Public Television, I'm Ally McNair. Thanks for joining us. We'll see you next time on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:1/07/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 7:54 minutes In addition to a summary of the day's top New Hampshire stories, this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, included an interview with Andrew Smith of the UNH Survey Center about President George W. Bush. Bush was named the man most admired by Americans in a recent poll, and Smith discussed how American's felt about his politics excluding the war on terrorism. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Andrew Smith\Director - UNH Survey Center |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:1/07/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 4:12 minutes In addition to a summary of the day's top New Hampshire stories, this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, included a story about what the citizen soldiers of New Hampshire National Guard do when they are put on alert and ready to be called to duty. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Ben French NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Lt. Col. "Dutch"\Pilot, NH Air National Guard Master Sgt. "Glenn"\Boom operator, NH Air Nat. Guard |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:1/07/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 4:26 minutes In addition to a summary of the day's top New Hampshire stories, this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, included an interview with state climatologist Barry Kleim about how the lack of rain this year is creating challenges for snow makers at New Hampshire ski resorts. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Barry Kleim |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:1/07/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 1:30 minutes In addition to a summary of the day's top New Hampshire stories, this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, included a report on the public hearings in the Legislative Calendar this upcoming session. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. The State's Air National Guard plays a key role in the war against terrorism. We'll take you up on a refueling mission tonight at 10:00 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. President Bush travells to Durham and unveils his plan for the nation's schools. Hear from New Hampshire's leaders about its impact on the state. Tonight at 10pm only on Outlook. |