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Hello. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to NH Outlook. |
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This past election, more than 100 new members were elected to the NH House of Representatives. To prepare the new Representatives for the often-confusing life of a legislator, they were invited to a two-day orientation last Thursday and Friday. Statehouse veterans gave advice and tips on everything from how to write a bill to where to find the bathrooms. Producer Richard Ager caught up with some of the rookie legislators on their first day at the Capitol. |
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Soundup: Rookie legislators tape 1 09:00;50 "If you haven't had your picture done, they'd love to do it over there." "Fish." "Fish." Track: For the 117 new representatives, this crash-course in statehouse do's and don'ts is a way to get acquainted with how to do the $100 a year job they worked so hard to get. Soundup: Rookie legislators tape 1 09;05:00 ** "I figure I'd better come see what's changed in the last 8 years." Track: There are also another 31 members returning to serve again after an absence from the legislature. Even the former deputy speaker showed up. Bite: Rookie legislators tape 1 04:05:00 WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO WORK ON THE MOST? Here in orientation? My people skills. Bite: Rookie legislators tape 1 09;06:58 "And I'm sure that as you all got in your cars this morning and looked at the fog, and then came here from various parts of the state, you were saying 'what have I done?' Bite: Legislative rookies tape 2 04:05:40 What we hope to accomplish with this orientation is to have the new members become as familiar and comfortable as possible. Bite: Rookie legislators tape 1 09:09:38 I'd like you to take a moment in case some of you have come in late and just say hello to whoever is seated next to you if you could and make sure you each know each other - Track: ….and the reason for this exercise…? Bite: Rookie legislators tape 1 09;10:06 You will quickly learn throughout this process that today's enemy is tomorrow's friend. Standup: Rookie legislators tape 3 00:01:20 As with every orientation, rookie legislators asked basic questions. One example: Is there any limit to the number of bills a member can submit? The answer from the head of legislative services: Unfortunately, no. Track: And since legislators - experienced or not - only have until Dec. 13th to draft their bills, grasping the bill-drafting process was the first item of business, beginning with a little demonstration. Bite: Rookie legislators tape 1 09;31:19 I'm Representative Welch from Kingston and I'm new and I'm here to file a bill that would make it illegal to scan drivers licenses and retain that information. I'm interested in protecting the privacy of the individual. Bite: Rookie legislators tape 1 09:31:38 Well you've definitiely come to the right place. I am one of four full-time nonpartisan professional researchers in the research division of legislative services. Track: Legislative services can check to see if similar laws have been proposed or passed in other states, and how they have fared. In short, they make it possible for legislators to make new laws. As the prime sponsor of 120 bills that actually became law, Senator Ned Gordon emphasized being prepared, and being careful. Bite: Rookie legislators tape 1 09;43:04 Don't give your name to be a cosponsor freely, because it will come back to kick you in the behind. So many times, you run for re-election - somebody says will you sponsor a bill with me - you run for re-election next time and you find out you sponsored a bill to legalize marijuana. Track: The orientation is also that rare occasion when everyone is on the same page. Bite: Legislative rookies tape 2 04:31:51 It's critical that it be bipartisan. That each of these members - who have been through the partisan part of the process - getting elected - now see that 90% of the work we do here, we do together in, shall we say, combinations of votes that have nothing to do with whether you're a Republican or a Democrat. Soundup: Legislative rookies tape 2 04:02:04 **If you have a blue background and a blue dot, you're going to judiciary, room 208. Track: Then it was time to split up into color-coded groups… Soundup: Legislative rookies tape 2 04:03:53 *** This could get really frustrating. Track: …and head out to find the right committee room for a briefing on rules by committee chairs. Soundup: Legislative rookies tape 2 04:16:35 When a witness is sitting there, you don't badger them, you don't debate them, you listen to their testimony - and you listen very carefully and ask questions through the chair. Track: Katie Taylor is a 20 year old freshman Democrat from Dover, whose mother also serves in the House. Soundup: Legislative rookies tape 2 04:23:47 I was a little nervous at some points during the campaign - there were some times when I was - ' I can't do this - it's too much.' But getting through the election and being a representative, I definitely am confident that I can fulfull my duties. Track: As a full-time UNH student, Taylor is most concerned about rising tuition costs at the public university. Soundup: Legislative rookies tape 2 04:24:58 Being a student now, it's very important to me that the university gets as much attention as the public schools and the other educational issues that are happening right now. Bite: Rookie legislators tape 2 04:13:35 We generally have a coffee pot. Someone donates donuts every morning - maybe it would be you one morning - maybe me sometime. Not very often. Track: Republican representative-elect George Winchell retired after 28 years as a Salem police officer and is a rookie again. He says his experience led to his desire to help shape legislation. Bite: Rookie legislators tape 3 00:05:11 I didn't always agree with some of the judicial court decisions - you do your job and let the courts decide what's going to happen. But it's just very frustrating having hands tied on what you can do and what you can't do and I understand people's rights, but sometimes in police work, it's very frustrating because you'll arrest somebody and they're out on the street again, and you're arresting them again. Track: Winchell says he is already planning to submit a bill that deals with background checks of police applicants. Bite: Rookie legislators tape 1 09;28;06 Do any of these sound familiar yet? SB, HB, LOB, OTP, ITL. Track: They will soon enough. For NH Outlook, I'm Richard Ager. |
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The 158th session of the New Hampshire legislature will meet December 4th to elect the speaker of the House and President of the Senate. And all the rookies will find out what committee they've been assigned to. |
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Turning to a rookie of the capitol hill kind. Newly-elected Representative Jeb Bradley has already been to Washington for his orientation. And, he's been elected to a Leadership position. Bradley is the Freshman class secretary. Boston University Journalism News Service intern Krystina Tran has more on Bradley's first days in Washington. |
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PACKAGE: The newest member of the New Hampshire delegation is in Washington trying to find his way around. Jeb Bradley has a lot to get done before he takes office in January, but he's enthusiastic about the new challenges that await him. The first order of business is to find his way around and a place to settle in on Capitol Hill. The freshmen are all vying for the best offices, Bradley and his staff are hopeful that they'll be able to get their pick. While they wait for that nice office, Bradley is crammed into this little cubicle in the transition office with more than 60 other freshmen. He has a big task to complete even though he is working out of such a small space. STANDUP BRIDGE: Being a freshman, Congressman Bradley has a lot to absorb, and he only has until January to take it all in. When Bradley takes office next year…he'll be a full-fledged congressman with a long list of campaign promises to fulfill. These are all issues Bradley has come to Washington to take on, and he's sure he has the support from the rest of the New Hampshire delegation, house member Charles Bass, newly elected senator John Sununu, and senator Judd Gregg. Bradley is more of a moderate republican than the man he replaced. He's pro-choice, supports gay rights, and seeks to protect the environment. But he still shares most of the goals of the GOP party. With the Republicans in control of Congress and the White House, Bradley's transition into his seat in the house will likely be less daunting. But the new job title means a major change for him and his family. In a little over a month he will jump from this tiny cubicle to the nation's capitol. Reporting in Washington, I'm Krystina Tran. ANCHOR TAG: Bradley will be taking a break for the holiday season, but he will be back in Washington to be sworn in on January 4. |
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Another new leader is settling in to her new surroundings. UNH President Ann Weaver Hart was inaugurated last Friday. We'll speak to President Hart in a moment, but first, here are some highlights from the inauguration events. |
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1:05:11 Group of students with AWH listening, singing "we gotta have heart" 13:14:03 Medium shot of AWH in full academic garb, voice of speaker says "Dr. Hart, we welcome you as a colleague" 12:47:05 Slow pan down black curtain to full band on stage playing classical music 13:23:15 Closup of AWH, voice of speaker says "May your aspirations be as high as the Sierra Mountains, 14:04:27 Choir singing 13:35:10 Stephen Reno "We who are with you here today not only celebrate this new beginning for you and for UNH, but we also sincerely pledge our best efforts to help you and the UNH community to build upon the accomplishments of your predecessors and to take this University to it's next horizon." 14:21:19 Wide shot of large crowd milling around while music plays in background then pan left 14:22:05 Wide shot of people at buffet eating, music in BG 13:37:17 John Lynch "We are confident that under your leadership the University of NH will continue to pursue the highest tradition of teaching, research, and service. Congratulations." 13:41:00 Medium cutaway of robed people on stage listening to AWH 14:02:26 AWH speech "I pledge to work with you to advance beyond our new tradition as the best public university in New England. The University of NH is indeed a gift given by the people of NH to the people of NH and beyond." |
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In your innaugural address, spoke three priorities community involvement, private fundraising academic freedom - what are your goals in each of those areas? You see UNH as exerting state influence in its role in agriculture, tourism, resource-based and high tech industries, studies climate and marine - what sort of influence? UNH should inform state in every aspect if economic development Importance of undergrad research programs State support - gov. says three percent increase in state agency budgets.are you concerned that UNH might not get the funds to deal with its infrastructure? 100 million what about cost of attending unh in-state with room and board 14 thousand a year, out of state 17 thousand. Student drinking near riot day fter Halloween - what's to be done? UNH should have courage to forge new identity can't be all things to all people.what do you see as the new identity? You stress diversity is important when it comes to faculty and students? Will that be at the expense of in-state students being admitted |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - examines the struggles and resolutions of finding home care for children with medical needs. |
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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: 11/25/02 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 26:46 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, began with a package on the new members elected to the NH House of Representatives. To prepare the new Representatives for the often-confusing life of a legislator, they were invited to a two-day orientation last Thursday and Friday. Statehouse veterans gave advice and tips on everything from how to write a bill to where to find the bathrooms. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Rep. Elect Mike Whalley\Deputy Speaker 2001-2002 Rep. Sheila Francouer\Chair, Orientation Cmte Rep. Gene Chandler\Speaker, NH House Richard Ager\NH Outlook Myla Padden\Researcher, Legislative Svcs Sen. Ned Gordon\R - District 2 Rep. Peter Burling\Democratic House Leader Rep. Charles Royce\Chair, Resources Cmte Rep. Elect Katie Taylor\D - Dover Rep. Henry Mock\Chair, House Judiciary Cmte. Rep. Elect George Winchell\R - Atkinson |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 11/25/02 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 26:46 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, continuing with rookie legislators we turned to a rookie of the capitol hill kind. Newly-elected Representative Jeb Bradley has already been to Washington for his orientation. And, he's been elected to a Leadership position. Bradley is the Freshman class secretary. The package was produced by the Boston University Journalism News Service. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Krystina Tran NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Jeb Bradley\1st Congressional District Elect TJ Crawford\Bradley Aide |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 11/25/02 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 26:46 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, and wrapping up the program were some highlights from the inauguration events of University of New Hampshire President Dr. Ann Weaver Hart. Following the highlights was an interview with the President herself. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Tai Freligh, Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Dr. Ann Weaver Hart/President, University of New Hampshire |
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