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Next on New Hampshire Outlook. homeland security, the FBI and your civil rights Plus the magic of mentoring. Meet New Hamsphire's Big Brother of the Year. |
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Hello. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to NH Outlook. |
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President Bush is pushing for a reorganization of government in order to better help gather intelligence on terrorist activities. But will this reorganization come at a cost? We'll have that discussion in a moment. First, some background from producer Tai Freligh. |
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President Bush "As we have learned more about the plans and the capabilities of the terrorist network, we have concluded that our government must be reorganized to deal most effectively with the new threats of the 21st century." At the core of President Bush's plan is a proposed cabinet level Department of Homeland Security. This department would place several existing agencies under its authority. These include the U.S. Coast Guard, Customs Service, the INS and Border Patrol, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture, the Transportation Security Administration and the Secret Service. President Bush seeks to umbrella all information concerning homeland security into this single agency which would cost over $37 billion a year and would contain almost 170,000 full time positions. Senator Ted Kennedy, Massachusetts What I don't think we need is a new bureaucracy, what I don't think we need is just an assemblage of the different agencies, what we needed for example in the INS was communication with the CIA, that didn't take place in letting in the number of the terrorists that were on the watch list by the CIA and that didn't take place because of lack of inter-operability in terms of the number of the computers between them, but primarily the unwillingness to share information. Senator Arlen Specter, Pennsylvania Senator Burg and the rest of us will be glad to have access to Governor Ridge, presumably the new secretary, to lay out his programs for $38 billion dollars and I think this is a big step forward for the protection of America. The FBI is also undergoing a major reorganization after harsh criticism that it didn't piece together intelligence regarding the planned attacks of September 11th. The agency will shift its focus from reactive to proactive and devote more resources to counter-terrorism. Along with this shift comes new powers, such as the ability to enter mosques, churches and synagogues as well as being able to monitor public meetings and Internet sites to gather information. FBI agents will no longer need to prove they are acting on specific information FBI Director Robert Mueller defends the restructuring. Robert Mueller, FBI Director We have not had the improvement in technology that allows us the horizontal information sharing. When I sign off on a memo, and there are 8 people that sign off before me. It is a paperdriven organization that has established regimines that we have to look at from top to bottom but we have to do it in a context of the new technology. John Ashcroft, Attorney General The fight against terror is a fight to secure civil liberties. Security secures something and what we are securing is freedom. |
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Some argue that the changes in the way the FBI gathers information is a violation of personal privacy.While others are willing to sacrifice some privacy for greater security. Joining me to talk more about that from Justiceworks at the University of New Hampshire Charles Putnam and Michael Skibbie. Charles served in the Attorney General's office for over 15 years. And Michael was with the Public Defender Program. |
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Wednesday's weather included heavy rains and flood warnings for the northern part of the state. We check in with Katie Koster to see what's ahead and what conditions were like on top of the mountain. |
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Mount Washington Observatory\Wednesday on the Summit\Mostly in the clouds with rain\High: 49\Peak Gust: SW 37 mph\Visibility: 200 feet Thursday\North\Partly sunny\Highs: 65 to 78\Winds: Light and variable\ Thursday\South\Mostly sunny\Highs: 73 to 80\Winds: Light and variable\ |
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How can you help a child to be 58% more likely to achieve higher grades? According to a recent survey, you can become a mentor. That's what hundreds of men and women are doing all over the state. They are Big Brothers and Big Sisters. And this week New Hampshire's 5 agencies selected their big brother and big sister of the year. Chip Neal profiles this year's Big Brother and his young friend. |
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See John and Charlie practicing for his little league game. Chip VO - John Sias of Hollis is retired. A former marketer he's also written 6 books on topics ranging from Hockey to inspiration. But, his biggest accomplishment is being selected as Big Brother of the year. Charlie, his current little brother, is his third. John - my first little brother is now 28. In fact I adopted him when he was 25. We had to change state law to do it. But, I got a son out of this! Chip VO Charlie is 10 years old and comes from a single parent home. Here he and John are practicing pitching to get ready for today's baseball game. Charlie - Mom signed me up because I didn't have a big brother or sister. So, I am glad she signed me up with John. Donna Swartwout Charlie's pretty typical most of our kids come from single parent families about 93%. Often kids come from blended families where moms and dads have remarried and so the families a little bit more chaotic and so there's a kid whose falling through the cracks. So mom or dad calls us up and says they would like their son or daughter to get some time with a big brother or big sister. We also get referrals from guidance counselors our schools are a big resource. As well as social workers folks who are out there working with these families. Chip standup You know this isn't just good for the kids - it's good for all of us. Studies conducted by "Public Private Ventures of Philadelphia" show that kids in BBBS for at lease 6 months are 46% less likely to begin using drugs and 27% less likely to begin using alcohol. By working with these kids at an early age we spend less money fighting crime and antisocial behavior once they get older. Charlie & John talk about the things they like to do. Swimming, boating, hockey, fishing. Soccer football. Go to the library… We went to see the Celtics. John - They take all my interests. The things I like to do and the things I don't like and they match this with the child. They find a child who has similar interests similar abilities similar likes and dislikes. And that's key to making the match. And I read that if a match lasts less than a year, it's better that the kid was never even matched in the first place. Donna - we don't just match you and say go out there and have a good time Chip. We call you on a monthly basis and check in with the child and the parent and make sure everything is safe. We do training with our volunteers on adolescent behavior, developmental issues things like that. We are there. We'll do mediations with the parent we will help with logistical problems…. You are not left alone. Donna. - right now each agency probably has from 20 to 50 kids on a wait list. The reason that we are not able to serve them is because we need volunteers. Primarily men which is why people like John Sias are so important to us. Because he really kind of typifies what we are looking for in a male volunteer. John - Charlie has difficulty reading. And his reading skills have improved immensely both from within school and from my wife Marie going down to his school twice a week and teaching him to read. He is a better student, his conduct in school is better, his relationship with his peers and adults has improved. This is what happens when kids become matched! Donna - anytime you can have a kid feel good and feel special those are good feelings and they are going to take those with them when they grow up. The relationship with John will last a lifetime in Charlie's mind. |
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By the way our congratulations also to the Big Sister of the Year, Annie Card of Keene and her little sister Vanessa. And, for the record, Charlie had a great game. His team, the Cardinals of the Nashua West League, won against the Reds 13 to 3. |
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Finally, if you want to get out and about, here's a look at our weekly community calendar. |
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Fields of Lupine Festival\Through June 23\Sugar Hill\603-823-5661 Boat Tour on Androscoggin\Through October\Berlin\603-752-7202 MUSTERED! Foot Soldiers of the 12th with J.P. Fahey, author\June 13\Hooksett\603 485-2521 New Hampshire Military History\June 13\Concord\603-228-6688 Master Sand Sculpting Competition\begins June 14\Hampton\ Portsmouth Pocket Garden Tour\June 14\Portsmouth\603- 436-4762 Summer Solstice Skies\June 14-15\Holderness\603-968-7194 |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - the troubles at Tyco and a new look at ethics in business. |
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That's it for this edition of our program. Thanks for joining us. We'll see you next time on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Thanks to our founding sponsors who have provided major funding for the production of New Hampshire Outlook: New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Public Service of New Hampshire Alice J. Reen Charitable Trust Putnam Foundation Stratford Foundation |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. homeland security and your civil rights Tonight at 10pm only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. the troubles at Tyco and a new look at ethics in business. Tonight at 10pm on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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AP-NH--Budget Cuts dewho Governor orders state agencies to cut 15 million dollars -- A joint legislative committee this morning approved Governor Jeanne Shaheen's plan to cut another 15 million dollars from the state budget that goes into effect next month. The cuts are in addition nine-point-five million dollars in savings ordered for this year's budget. Shaheen told the Fiscal Committee revenues are about 50 million dollars below estimates for the two-year budget. She said the state's rainy day savings fund will make up the other 25 million dollars needed to balance the budget. Shaheen says she does not want the cuts to threaten public safety, block the economic recovery or hurt state revenue raising. |
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NH--Motorcycle Week dewst Hill climb is more like mud climb -- Despite heavy rains, one of Motorcycle Week's most popular events was held today at the Gunstock Ski Area. Several thousand spectators stood in the rain, and some of them in ankle-deep mud, to watch motorcycles race up a muddly slope. Andrew Case, from Jacksonville, Florida, rode his motorcycle to New Hampshire for the week. He said he's enjoying riding around New Hampshire, but hopes the rain ends before the weekend. AP-NY-06-12-02 1246EDT |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:6/12/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length:4:35 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 New Hampsire's Big Brother and Big Sister Agencies. All this week New Hampshire's 5 agencies selected their big brother and big sister of the year. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: John Sias\Big Brother of the Year Donna Swartwout\BBBS of Nashua |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE ORGANIZATIONS TO RECEIVE FEDERAL ARTS FUNDING FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS June 12, 2002 Concord, NH - The National Endowment for the Arts announced grant awards yesterday to The Music Hall in Portsmouth, and Moving Company Dance Center in Keene. The grants were awarded through the NEA's Challenge America: Positive Alternatives for Youth program, which funds projects featuring artist residencies in schools and civic or community organizations that offer young people the opportunity to explore their creative capacities. The Music Hall received funding to support a partnership project with the New Hampshire Theater Project, Portsmouth Middle School and Portsmouth Alternative School to provide a summer artist residency program for youth in music, dance, playwriting, production and marketing, culminating in a public performance. Portsmouth Alternative School serves emotionally and learning disabled students. Moving Company Dance Center received funding to support a partnership project with ACTING OUT , Keene Institute of Music and Related Arts, Colonial Theater and City of Keene Youth Services Division to conduct a summer program in dance theater for youth ages nine to 15 living in rural southwestern New Hampshire. The Positive Alternatives for Youth projects serve young people in communities ranging from rural, isolated towns that lack art and social service resources to low-income urban neighborhoods where crime and violence are everyday threats. Many of the young people served are facing academic, emotional, social, and/or physical challenges; are involved with the juvenile justice system; live in public housing; and/or have limited English language proficiency. Full grant listings are available at http:/www.arts.gov/learn/02grants/PAY1.html |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:6/12/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 14:00 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 discusion on homeland security. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison Mcnair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Charles Putnam/ Justiceworks at the University of New Hampshire Michael Skibbie/ Justiceworks at the University of New Hampshire |
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