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Hello. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to NH Outlook. |
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If you were asked to describe the state of New Hampshire's economy - what would you say? That we're in part two of a double dip recession? - Or would you say there are indications that the state is on the long, slow road to recovery? |
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The joint house and senate finance committee begins its review of the Governor's budget plan. Last week, Governor Benson outlined a budget that calls for no new taxes. no tax increases, elimination of the state deficit and reduction of the statewide property tax. -- Benson sot -- track Recently there have been some mixed messages regarding the national economy. First - the good news - January's jobless rate dropped from 6 percent in December to 5-point-seven percent in January. That translates to over 140 thousand new jobs - most in the retail sector. -- track But the possibility of war with Iraq is making it difficult to gauge the heath U-S- economy. That according to Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan - who testified before the Senate Banking Committee last week. --sot Senator Sununu 07-44 I came away with two strong impressions.Investment by business is is slow so we need incentives.job creation etc.secondly the uncertainty of War with Iraq and issues with North Korea.We need to move ahead and build a coalition so we can stabilize the mideast and increase security here at home to imporve our economy. -- track During Greenspan's testimony, he also urged caution - when it comes to President Bush's sweeping tax cuts. -- sot Greenspan There is no question that when deficits go up - contrary to what some have said, it does afffect long term interest rates. It does have a negative impact on the economy. |
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Here with a look at how the economy is faring in New Hampshire and the nation Professor Ross Gittell of the UNH Whittemore School of Business and Economics. Economist Dennis Delay and Tom Sedoric of A-G Edwards and Sons. Thanks for coming despite the blizzard. POINTS OF DISCUSSION WHAT WERE YOUR GENERAL IMPRESSIONS OF BENSON'S BUDGET? WHAT EFFECT DO YOU BELIEVE IT WILL HAVE ON THE NH ECONOMY? HOW IMPORTANT IS IT THAT WE GET OUR DEFICIT UNDER CONTROL? WHAT IMPACT WILL THE OTHER NEW ENGLAND STATE DEFICITS HAVE ON OUR ECONOMY? PRESIDENT BUSH IS PROPOSING LARGE TAX CUTS - WHAT IMPACT WILL THAT HAVE LOCALLY? WHAT TYPE OF TAX CUTS TEND TO SPUR THE ECONOMY? WHAT EFFECT HAS THE LATEST TAX CUTS HAD ON OUR LOCAL ECONOMY? WITH MOST STATES DEALING WITH LARGE DEFICITS, HOW QUICKLY SHOULD WE EXPECT THE ECONOMY TO STRENGTHEN? WHAT ARE THE LONG TERM EFFECTS OF A WEAKENED ECONOMY - DOES CONSERVATION STATE SPENDING BECOME THE STANDARD? WHAT ARE WE LEARNING FROM THIS PERIOD OF ECONOMIC DOWN TURNS? |
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Have you ever wondered what goes into the State budget? We had a chance to go online with New Hampshire Public Radio's Jon Greenberg for a look at the new budget building tool he's put together. This is a good chance to watch and then try it yourself. |
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If you'd like to log on to the Budget Builder visit nhpr.org where you can can have a go at building the state's budget from the ground up. |
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According to the New England Economic Project and other sources tracking New Hampshire's population and economy, more than half of the state's graduates leave every year seeking employment elsewhere. As a result, local businesses are finding themselves with fewer qualified CEOs, managers, and other employees. Intern Ashley Butterfield reports. |
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TRACK ONE Faced with the challenge of bringing fresh ideas and renewed vitality to the region, some businesses have put their money on a program called Exchange City. Executive Director Philip Ross. SOT - Philip Ross "We're going to do something about some of what is lacking and missing in the schools, we're going to teach real life skills in a real life setting and to deliver to our children what we, their parents and their educators, know they need." TRACK TWO Exchange City has sites in over twenty-five US communities. It's nationally accredited curriculum teaches skills like writing checks, taking out loans, and running a small business. It also provides real world gains and losses. SOT - Philip Ross "If Zachery Douglas's job resume and job application is filled with spelling and grammar mistakes he's not getting a C- grade, he's not getting the bank manager's job that he wants because it's the highest paying job in Exchange City. There's a consequence and that's part of what this program teaches. You don't earn the revenue your business expects. Making payroll, paying taxes, paying utility bills, paying back that bank loan might suddenly become a problem." TRACK THREE By the spring of 2003 the old Wentworth elementary school will be transformed. It will be a fully functioning metropolis where students will take on the jobs of police officers, CEOs, city clerks, and other real world occupations. They'll use checkbooks to buy goods and market their products to the rest of Exchange City. SOT - Mayor Evelyn Sirrell "I understand that more than 3,000 area fifth and sixth graders will pilot this program once it begins to operate later this year. And once this program is fully operational it will serve an estimated 15,000 school children each year. What a wonderful opportunity for our children to learn how to run their own city. They could well become tomorrow's city managers and mayors or our most successful businessmen and businesswomen." But even if they choose different paths no lesson they learn at Exchange City New England will certainly help them to become better citizens of every community and more knowledgeable about everyday economics." TRACK FOUR Lending their support at the groundbreaking were companies like Merrill Lynch and Wendy's and teachers from around the state. New Hampshire's first lady Denise Benson chose Exchange City as her first official volunteer effort. Local companies are providing the sole funding for this project. Investors hope that these junior entrepreneurs will get hooked on economics and apply their new talents right here in the granite state. For New Hampshire Outlook, I'm Ashley Butterfield. |
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Exchange City is scheduled to open sometime this spring. For more information you can go to exchange city usa - dot - com. |
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Millions of people around the world took to the streets this past weekend. From Europe to the United States they called for peace and denounced war with Iraq. How was it that so many people were able to coordinate their protests with others on the other side of the world? As Tai Frelight reports it took two words: the internet. |
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Bite 1- 2:00 The more activists are using email in particular, the easier it is to communicate very quickly with large numbers of people about upcoming activities or about analysis of ongoing events. There's no doubt that our ability to organize demonstrations like the ones that took place this past weekend were aided phenomenally by the internet. Arnie Alpert is with New Hampshire's American Friends Service Committee. He participated in this weekend's protests which took place in more than 400 cities in 60 countries. From the cities allover the US And dozens more in Europe. To the Middle East. Asia. And Africa. Demonstrators marched in solidarity with each other. Bite 3- 12:01 The main danger, I think, is that people start to think that activism is about sending out emails. My guess is that email petitions are not all that valuable. I'm sure they're better than doing nothing. But there's really no substitute for people getting together in person, meeting each other, developing actual relationships, not virtual relationships. Strategizing together and taking action together. |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - We'll bring you an encore presentation of last week's Friday Edition, as journalist from around the state discuss the release of the Benson Budget. |
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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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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 Stratford Foundation |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. We'll bring you an encore presentation of last week's Friday Edition, as journalists from around the state discuss the Governor's budget plan. Tonight after Fawlty Towers. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 2/17/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 19:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we're focusing on the New Hampshire economy. We begin with a package describing the state's economy. Here with a look at how the economy is faring in New Hampshire and the nation Professor Ross Gittell of the UNH Whittemore School of Business and Economics. Economist Dennis Delay and Tom Sedoric of A-G Edwards and Sons. Have you ever wondered what goes into the State budget? We had a chance to go online with New Hampshire Public Radio's Jon Greenberg for a look at the new budget building tool he's put together. This is a good chance to watch and then try it yourself. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager, Jennifer Ellis NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Craig Benson\NH Governor, Sen. John E. Sununu\R - New Hampshire, Alan Greenspan\Federal Reserve Chrmn, Ross Gittell\UNH Prof of Management, Tom Sedoric\AG Edwards & Sons, Dennis Delay\NH Economist, Jon Greenberg\NHPR |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 2/17/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 3:30 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we're focusing on the New Hampshire economy. According to the New England Economic Project and other sources tracking New Hampshire's population and economy, more than half of the state's graduates leave every year seeking employment elsewhere. As a result, local businesses are finding themselves with fewer qualified CEOs, managers, and other employees. Intern Ashley Butterfield reports. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager, Jennifer Ellis NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Phillip Ross\Exchange City, Mayor Evelyn Sirrell\Portsmouth |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 2/17/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 3:30 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we're focusing on the New Hampshire economy. According to the New England Economic Project and other sources tracking New Hampshire's population and economy, more than half of the state's graduates leave every year seeking employment elsewhere. As a result, local businesses are finding themselves with fewer qualified CEOs, managers, and other employees. Intern Ashley Butterfield reports. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Ashely Butterfield NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Phillip Ross\Exchange City, Mayor Evelyn Sirrell\Portsmouth |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 2/17/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 3:30 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we're focusing on the New Hampshire economy. According to the New England Economic Project and other sources tracking New Hampshire's population and economy, more than half of the state's graduates leave every year seeking employment elsewhere. As a result, local businesses are finding themselves with fewer qualified CEOs, managers, and other employees. Intern Ashley Butterfield reports. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Ashley Butterfield NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Phillip Ross\Exchange City, Mayor Evelyn Sirrell\Portsmouth |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 2/17/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 2:30 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we're focusing on the New Hampshire economy. Changing the focus millions of people around the world took to the streets this past weekend. From Europe to the United States they called for peace and denounced war with Iraq. ow was it that so many people were able to coordinate their protests with others on the other side of the world? As Tai Freligh reports it took two words: the internet. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Tai Freligh NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Arnie Alpert\NH American Friends Service Cmte |
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