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Hello and welcome. I'm Mike Nikitas from NECN. New England Cable News, guest hosting tonight on NH Outlook. |
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A new policy has changed the way small businesses buy health insurance for their employees. We'll explain why so many people are talking about Senate Bill 110 now that it has become law. |
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We'll take you to the first annual New Hampshire Political Library Awards. It was a rare bi-partisan affair. |
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Later, sitting down with the candidates on eyewitness New Hampshire. |
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A lot of people work at small businesses in New Hampshire -- about 208,000 employees. And with the new year has come a new law for small businesses and their employees. senate bill 110. or S-B 110. It affects health insurance. Supporters claim it will result in lower costs. Opponents say that's not true. The bill also allows insurance companies to ask more personal questions about the workers being covered. Outlook Producer Phil Vaughn has more. |
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N1 - Russell Prescott owns a small business in Exeter. He employs 25 people and offers them health care benefits. In NH, as in most other states, that benefit is increasingly costly. Russ clip - "There has been double digit increases every year." N2 - So Russell Prescott the state senator says he helped do something about it. He is the primary sponsor of a bill that became law on January 1st. Russ clip 134 "Senate bill 110 is health insurance reform." N3 - Senate bill 110 applies to small groups of 1 to 50 employees. It has given insurance carriers the right to use four rating factors to determine health insurance premium rates. Russ clip 504 "The insurance carrier will ask them for their health status, business type and location besides their age group which was done before the law." N4 - Prior to this new law, health insurance carriers in NH used only age as a factor to determine rates. So, a 50 year old truck driver from Portsmouth paid the same rate as a 50 year old schoolteacher in Berlin. Now, those rates could vary depending on the four rating factors. Senator Prescott says that with less regulation, more insurance carriers should come to the state. Russ clip 925 "With competition in the market there will be other companies that will say, I want the business, my price is going to be lower therefore will keep the market in check for price because competition keeps the price down and quality goes up." Greta clip - "I think the intentions were good, but…" N5 - Greta Cocco is a NH insurance broker. She's no fan of senate bill 110 claiming it's intrusive, discriminatory and for too many people, doesn't serve its intended purpose. Greta clip 2822 "What we see and what I'm hearing from my peers is that there are -5% increases, 0% and 5% increases, but to many of us in the industry it brings us no joy to deliver those types of increases when were delivering 75% increase 132, 158% rate increases." Russ clip 1234 "There's no such thing as someone who receives a 50% in their healthcare costs because of Bill110 its illegal - it'll only allow a maximum of 25% change in your healthcare costs." Alex clip 5540 "There are other rating factors like age and composition of the group that were already in the law that can result in additional rate variation that could result in more than a 25% increase." N6 - Plus, says Alex Feldveble the state's Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, the temporary 25% cap applies only to policies that are being renewed with the same carrier. Alex 1442 - "The 25 % cap in the law applies to insurers that provided coverage for that group under the old market rules. It limits that insurer to 25% through the new rating factors. But a different insurer providing a quote to that group would not be limited by the 25% cap." Sound of Donna working N7 - Donna Simon, styles hair in Littleton. She owns this salon and has three employees working with her. Other than her self, only one is enrolled in the business's healthcare plan. February is renewal month and her premium is going up 76%. Donna clip 4155 - "Part of it was age, I moved into a different bracket. If I had stayed 49, I would have had a 26% increase." N8 - That would have happened in spite of senate bill 110. But according to Donna, there are two new reasons for the rate increase. Donna clip 4225 "What I am told is that it's our location and also hairdressing is considered a risk." Sound with Randy and Greta N9 - Randy Stephens is the financial manager at Hilltop Chevrolet in Somersworth. He buys health insurance for the dealership's 25 employees. Greta is his broker and she advised Randy to renew their policy six months early. By doing so in December, he avoided the new insurance rulings for another year. Randy clip 5452 "With the ruling of sb110 we were trying to get ahead of it, we didn't want to go through the sb110 ruling. Why? The family health questionnaire was my biggest concern. Privacy." Shot of questionnaire N10 - This is the family health questionnaire. It's one of the four rating factors now used by insurance companies to determine premium rates. The health history of employees and their dependants must be stated. There are questions regarding alcohol abuse, mental health conditions, high blood pressure as well as others. Randy clip 5544 "I even had some people who said I don't know if I want to answer that and I said you have to and correctly because it could cause you a complication in the future if you made claims." Alex clip 515 "There was a lot of discussion in the legislature and broker community about privacy concerns in taking these health statements and assuring they are safeguarded and it's a challenging issue." Russ clip 720 "It's almost prying what you are asking for however, you need to know what your costs are going to be to get insurance and this allows them to understand what they're offering for insurance to a small group." Greta clip 4540 "We had a situation where one of our clients spouse tried to commit suicide. She's in a treatment facility now that employee has to commit that to writing. Now they might have to face fellow employees who say wow this is going to effect our health premium." Randy clip 5701 "I looked at it and said I don't like it, I don't believe in cherry picking and that's what this is." N11 - One other change brought by this law has to do with aging banding. It used to be that insurance carriers could not charge their highest rated age group more than three times what they charge their lowest. Now, they can charge four times more. Russ clip 600 "There will be those who benefit and those who do not." Alex clip 300 "Generally it favors groups that have healthy young employees in area of state where health costs less and industry type that is lower risk for an insurer to provide coverage." Randy clip 5919 "In my industry where I'm working all four could play a significant role in rate increases if sb110 continues on." Russ clip 2000 "I think this is going to be a boon for small businesses and for the state of NH to keep small businesses strong." N12 - Because the law is new, the real effects of it won't be known for about a year. It's a case of wait and see. For NH Outlook, I'm Phil Vaughn. |
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The New Hampshire Presidential primary is just 13 days away. For the past sixty years it has become an institution jealously guarded by this state. One of the ways to protect it is to celebrate it. On Tuesday night, the Library of NH's Political Tradition held its first annual Political Awards. As Richard Ager tells us, the awards were a reminder of the individuals who made the primary a part of this state's identity. |
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Soundup; Political Awards tape 1 07:41:00 wide shot of room - Gardner on screen - "For instance, Jimmy Carter, when he came into this state, he was virtually unknown. He was like a fringe candidate. Track: It was an evening full of half a century of political memories - and a formal recognition of those who made the NH primary what it is today. Soundup: Political Awards tape 1 07:24:42 ".on the Democratic side, Estes Kefauver came up here in his coonskin coat - Track: It began with the late Richard Upton who wrote the legislation that created the primary. bite: Political Awards tape 1 07;28:30 Richard Upton inaugurated the beginning of grass-roots campaigning by presidential candidates. The NH Political Library is pleased to recognize the late Richard Upton and present this recognition to the members of his family. Bite: Political Awards tape 1 08:04:02 He was trying to increase voter participation and interest in the presidential primaries because he felt this was the bedrock of our democracy. Soundup: Political Awards tape 1 07:30:04 The first politician I ever saw was Teddy Roosevelt. Track: Next to be honored - the late Neil Tillitson. Bite: Political Awards tape 1 07:32:14 From 1964, as moderator of Dixville Notch, he was the first person in the world to vote for the president of the United States in the primary and the general election. NH law allows towns with a population under 100 to set their own primary time - time of the vote. And as we all know, Dixville Notch votes right after midnight in the first few minutes of election day, and what is most amazing is that that vote is reported worldwide. Track: And there was recognition of Bob Malloy - the soundman who rented Ronald Reagan his famous microphone in 1980. bite: Political Awards tape 1 07:37:32 How many people here have ever seen Bob Malloy in a suit? I think what we're more used to seeing him in is a red hat. Bob Malloy is from Manchester, but like Ray Burton, is often seen in 3 or 4 places at once. How he does it I do not know. bite: Political Awards Tape 2 08:58:20 The business has never been - I can honestly say - never been run from a money aspect. Money is not the main thing - having fun, enjoying it, accomplishing a task - because basically no two jobs are alike. Track: Malloy not only provided inspiration for the evening, but the sound and video as well. Soundup: Political Awards tape 1 06:22:25 Support your troops, quit BAE… Track: Of course, no political event would be complete without a protest - these demonstrators objected to one of the corporate sponsors of the evening. Bite: Political Awards tape 1 06:25:10 BAE Systems - they are one of the biggest munitions manufacturers in the country if not the world, and they make depleted uranium munitions which - the govt. will deny it - but it's one of the major causes of Gulf War Syndrome. Track: A BAE spokesperson declined to respond on camera, but stated the company no longer makes depleted uranium munitions. soundup: Political Awards tape 1 07:46:53 What we do is, we not only eliminate them, but by eliminating them with a record of history, of tradition - we do it well. Track: The late Hugh Gregg was recognized for his assertive role in the primary. Bite: Political Awards tape 1 08:31:15 I came here for three national campaigns - with Ronald Reagan and George Bush - and every visit to this state started the same way. You step off the plane and be greeted by Gov. Hugh Gregg. The problem was, at that point, all of us from Washington lost control of the day. Gov. Gregg would give us a new itinerary, new timetables, and even new issues. We used to have entire meetings in the White House about how to control Hugh Gregg. Track: Fitzwater was recognized, as was another former presidential press secretary. Bite: Political Awards tape 1 08:25:20 The great thing about the NH primary is that that basic transaction - of political communication - offering information and attempting to persuade - occurs person to person in living rooms, and not only through the very cluttered airwaves. Bite: Political Awards tape 1 08:25:55 I just hope we will take a little bit of NH with us as this great traveling circus of American self-govt. moves forward in the weeks and months of this election year. Standup: Political Awards tape 1 07;53:12 The dinner and awards ceremony was a rare opportunity for political people of all parties to get together and commemorate a common cause for celebration. Bite: Political Awards tape 1 08;07:52 I think it's a part of the institutionalization of the primary and it's a way that we recognize, on certain issues like the primary, that there are no Democrats or Republicans. It's all about preserving the first in the nation status and celebrating it. Track: Democrats and Republicans together - if only for a night of shared memories. Political Awards tape 1 07:56:21 NOW, SINCE THE SPEAKER WAS YOUR STUDENT, WHAT WAS HIS STRONGEST SUBJECT? I think his strongest subject was politics - and he excels at that. MR. SPEAKER HE'S GIVING YOU AN "A" IN POLITICS. I wish he had back then. IT SOUNDS LIKE HE'S GIVING YOU AN "A" NOW. That's good - I'll take it any time I can get it. Soundup: Political Awards Tape 2 08:46:14 Kennedy: the most inspired - he had vision…. Track: Long-time reporter Helen Thomas was the keynote speaker. She gave brief sketches of every President she has covered, from Kennedy to George W. Bush. Bite: Political Awards Tape 2 08:49:32 He coped with the horror of 9/11 but his war on terrorism has infringed drastically on too many of our civil liberties. Track: Thomas says this year's election could be pivotal. Bite: Political Awards Tape 2 09:04:48 It's a very important election in terms of war and peace and the 21st century. Kicking off this new century - you really have to decide which direction you want the American people to go in. AND HOW IS THE PRESS DOING? Not too good. WHAT'S THE BIGGEST PROBLEM? We're not asking enough questions. Track: For NH Outlook, I'm Richard Ager. |
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From the AARP Debate to Rock the Vote, the presidential candidates are sending out their message to voters of all age. But what about those who aren't of age to vote? At the Bedford Youth Performing Company, a group of such young people are using the powers of public access to let their voices be heard. And while they can't cast a ballot, their programming will not only reach the voters but the candidates themselves. Celene Ramadan has the story. - Please put on top right hand side, not left. |
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Clark " I'M RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT AND I'M ASKING FOR YOUR SUPPORT. I WANT TO BRING A HIGHER STANDARD OF LEADERSHIP TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. TRACK - While Wesley Clark fields questions from the national and local media in this auditorium, just down the hall in the library a group of reporters are prepping for their interview with the General. Inside the Library "Sit up straight, guys. Sit up straight." "I got it!" practicing "General, as we work to being a healthier and more productive." Ann - "who's got the first question?" Kevin - "I've got school bonds. What can he do for New Hampshire. Da da da da." Ann - who's next? "Who's after deficit? Who's up next? Are you good with that question?" TRACK - Meet the reporters for Eyewitness New Hampshire: a Student's Point of View. Anne A lot of times people underestimate kids and some of the campaigns sadly have misjudged and not taken us as seriously as what they should and we certainly hope that they will change their minds because I think if you have an opportunity to speak to a child and contribute to their education I think it moves so many people. Kevin - You did very well tonight, I must say' Clark - Thank you Kevin - "Ok, we ready" Show starts Shot of Barbara behind the camera then pans to the table. Steven "General as work towards building a healthier and more productive national economy ensuring a more stable and secure world - how do we balance the need such as economic growth such as in our own country as well as in the third world countries um with the environmental problems such as the growth of cost." Clark - I think what we have to do is we have to take the lead in the United States in joining the Kyoto accord. Ann Davidson - I thought they handled themselves very well. Um there were some misspoken lines and words and such but they'd cover it up and just moved on. I really liked how they made eye contact with him. I mean, they really sat around that table and I think they were equal and poised and I was very proud of that. Kyle - GENERAL, WHAT IS YOUR VIEW ON DEFICIT SPEND SOMETHING IN WOULD A CLARK ADMINISTRATION WORK TO REDUCE THE FEDERAL DEBT THAT OUR GENERATION WILL INHERIT AS A RESULT OF SPENDING AND TAX CUTS OF OUR PARENT'S GENERATION SNFERBLGHTS WE'RE GOING TO DO EVERYTHING WE CAN TO REDUCE THE DEFICIT TRACK - These students have been educated on the issues so they can ask in-depth questions to the candidates. They've had classes since September, and have done a focus group and roundtable discussions. Ann One of the things that's most challenging is that you first have to inform them of the subject matter - that they don't know all the issues that are pending for the presidential election so we had to spend a lot of time talking about the issues. Kevin Preskenis - I've learned a lot about politics. When you first hear these guys speak, you're like, 'what the heck are they talking about', and you tune off - but when you really learn the inside scoop on things it really isn't as complicated as you would think and you really develop an opinion about all those things. TRACK - Not only are they forming opinions on issues facing their country, but the students from Eyewitness New Hampshire are also getting real world experience in the field of broadcast journalism. Quincy Wright 14, 8th grade McKelvie I love it, this is what I dream to do when I grow up - broadcast journalism. I love it so much and being able to do it at this age really helped being able to expose that to me at an early age and I have that experience now. I don't know ever since I was three years old I would want to hold onto a microphone with my little tykes things - and I would talk and sing to myself and ever since then I've liked microphones and being in front of cameras and that kind of thing. So that's what I want to do when I grow up. Steven Correia 7th grader McKelvie I aspire to be a journalist someday and I found this was the best way to be hands on what it's all about. I learned that it's a lot harder than it looks. It takes a lot of preparation and not everyone can do it. In addition to learning about politics and journalism, the students even learn a thing or two about New Hampshire. Kevin Preskenis I learned that little old New Hampshire is very important in the presidential election. That's probably the biggest thing that I've learned about the primary it will say who's going to be the democrat for the election. TRACK - Aside from General Clark, the students have also interviewed Senator John Edwards and Congressman Dick Gephardt. The students say that even since September, they've come a long way. Clip from Gephardt interview: Kyle CONGRESSMAN, WE AGREE THAT EDUCATION IS KEY TO OUR FUTURE SUCCESS. UNFORTUNATELY THE EFFORTS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OFTEN RESULT -- OFTEN RESULTS IN UNFUNDED MANDATES AND DEMANDS FOR SUCH PROGRAMS AS STANDARDIZED TESTING THAT ONLY ADDS TO THE BURDENS OF STUDENTS AND TEACHER AS LIKE. HOW CAN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DESIGN ONE PROGRAM TO SHOW THE DEMANDS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN SUCH A VAST AND VARIED NATION? Congressman Gephardt - I THINK THE KEY TO OUR EDUCATIONAL PROBLEM IS THAT WE HAVE GOT TO HAVE A PROGRAM THAT IS IN TOUCH WITH THE REAL PROBLEMS WE FACE. Kevin Preskenis - 13, 8th grade , McKelvie When I first started doing this, I was nervous. I was prepping for an hour. And now it isn't so uncomfortable anymore its very enjoyable. It's not as nerve racking. My hand isn't shaking as I hold the microphone anymore. And I've learned how to be a journalist and ask follow up questions and not read off the script to use my own mind to think about things. Ann We have broadcast journalism we have theatre arts and lots of different areas of performing arts and I think that's something that they take away is poise and being able to handle themselves in all kinds of situations. So it's a great sense of accomplishment, it's why I'm a teacher - it's the best job in the world. Kevin Preskenis We are the future. We are going - there's going to be politicians - the kids are going to be politicians eventually. Because the politicians we have now will not be politicians forever. We need to learn what's going on in our country that we live in and if we learn it now, it won't be as stressful learning it in future years. BYPC cube with kids in the background FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK, I'M CELENE RAMADAN. |
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Finally, this week's bitter and in many cases record cold has many people searching for ways to stay warm. Chip Neal shows us how people on the seacoast are managing in this deep freeze. |
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IT MUST BE A WIND CHILL OF 15-20 BELOW. IS THERE THERE ARE COLD WEATHER BOOKS FLYING OFF THE SHELF. THIS IS OUR COLLECTION. AND WE HAVE COLD WEATHER BOOKS RIGHT. THERE THEY HAVE BEEN FLYING OFF THE SHELVES. Reporter: IT'S ONE DEGREE OUTSIDE OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT. NOT AN ENVIABLE JOB IN THIS KIND OF WEATHER. WHO WHAT DO YOU DO TO COPE? I WEAR WARM CLOTHES. Reporter: HOW ABOUT THE WAY YOU TAKE CARE OF PEOPLE. DO YOU GO BACK INSIDE IN BETWEEN THINGS. TRY TO STAY INSIDE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. Reporter: ANYTHING PEOPLE COULD DO TO MAKE YOUR JOB EASIER? STAY HOME. Reporter: IS THIS EFFECTING BUSINESS? NOT SO MUCH. PEOPLE COME IN BUNDLED UP. I'M DOING FINE I THINK SO FAR. I WALKED DOWNTOWN TO WORK. SO I DEFINITELY PUT ON LONG UNDERWEAR THIS MORNING FOR THE WALK. ACTUALLY TWO PAIRS OF GLOVES AS I WALKED THIS MORNING. THE FACE MASK. Reporter: ALL RIGHT. YOU ARE PREPARED. I'M GOING TO THE LOCAL COFFEE SHOP TO GET COFFEE AND TRY TO STAY WARM. I DON'T KNOW HOW THAT'S GOING TO WORK OUT BUT HOPEFULLY BETTER THAN STANDING HERE. Reporter: THAT'S HOW YOU'LL COPE? YES. Reporter: DO YOU HAVE PEOPLE RUSH TOGETHER OFFICE TO LOOK FOR CRUISES? WE DO. WE HAVE HAD A LOT OF INQUIREIES BECAUSE OF COLD WEATHER. Reporter: I SEE THAT THE ROYAL CARIBBEANS ARE OUT. THAT'S EXACTLY TRUE. THEY ARE COMING IN AS FAST AS WE CAN PUT THEM ON THE RACK. Reporter: ANY PARTICULAR DESTINATION, MORE POPULAR THAN ANOTHER RIGHT NOW? AS LONG AS IT'S WARM. I HATE COLD WEATHER. Reporter: WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO TO GET THROUGH THIS? LEAVE. Reporter: WHERE ARE YOU GOING? LONDON. Reporter: HOW WELL ARE YOU COPING WITH THE COLD? NOT VERY WELL. OUR SKI TEAM CANCELLED PRACTICE AND A MEET TOMORROW BECAUSE OF THE COLD. IT'S DIFFICULT IN OUR HALF BUILT SCHOOL. WE HAVE TO WALK OUTSIDE. IT'S SO COLD YOU CAN'T BREATHE. Reporter: WOW. WHAT ARE YOU DOING? WEARING LOTS OF COTES. LONG UNDERWEAR. NOT MUCH BECAUSE WE'RE WALKING AROUND. Reporter: THE NORWEGIANS HAVE A SAYING I THINK I HEARD THIS DURING THE OLYMPICS BACK IN 1994. THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS BAD WEATHER ONLY BAD CLOTHES. IN PORTSMOUTH IN THE FREEZING COLD FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK I'M CHIP NEAL. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 01/14/04 22:00 HOST: Mike Nikitas Length: 7:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, a new policy has changed the way small businesses buy health insurance for their employees. We'll take you to the first annual New Hampshire Political Library Awards. It was a rare bi-partisan affair. Later, sitting down with the candidates on eyewitness New Hampshire.But first, we'll explain why so many people are talking about Senate Bill 110 now that it has become law.A lot of people work at small businesses in New Hampshire -- about 208,000 employees. And with the new year has come a new law for small businesses and their employees. senate bill 110. or S-B 110. It affects health insurance. Supporters claim it will result in lower costs. Opponents say that's not true. The bill also allows insurance companies to ask more personal questions about the workers being covered. Outlook Producer Phil Vaughn has more. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Sen. Russell Prescott\R - District 23, Greta Cocco\President, First Benefits Inc, Alex Feldvebel\Deputy Commissioner, NH Insurance Dept, Donna Simon\Small Business Owner, Randy Stephens\Hilltop Chevrolet, Somersworth |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 01/14/04 22:00 HOST: Mike Nikitas Length: 7:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, a new policy has changed the way small businesses buy health insurance for their employees. We'll take you to the first annual New Hampshire Political Library Awards. It was a rare bi-partisan affair. Later, sitting down with the candidates on eyewitness New Hampshire.But first, we'll explain why so many people are talking about Senate Bill 110 now that it has become law.A lot of people work at small businesses in New Hampshire -- about 208,000 employees. And with the new year has come a new law for small businesses and their employees. senate bill 110. or S-B 110. It affects health insurance. Supporters claim it will result in lower costs. Opponents say that's not true. The bill also allows insurance companies to ask more personal questions about the workers being covered. Outlook Producer Phil Vaughn has more. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Sen. Russell Prescott\R - District 23, Greta Cocco\President, First Benefits Inc, Alex Feldvebel\Deputy Commissioner, NH Insurance Dept, Donna Simon\Small Business Owner, Randy Stephens\Hilltop Chevrolet, Somersworth |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 01/14/04 22:00 HOST: Mike Nikitas Length: 7:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, a new policy has changed the way small businesses buy health insurance for their employees. We'll take you to the first annual New Hampshire Political Library Awards. It was a rare bi-partisan affair. Later, sitting down with the candidates on eyewitness New Hampshire. The New Hampshire Presidential primary is just 13 days away. For the past sixty years it has become an institution jealously guarded by this state. One of the ways to protect it is to celebrate it. On Tuesday night, the Library of NH's Political Tradition held its first annual Political Awards. As Richard Ager tells us, the awards were a reminder of the individuals who made the primary a part of this state's identity. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Augusta Petrone\NH Republican Electoral College Voter - 2000, Bill Upton\Son of Richard Upton, Sean O'Kane\Board of Directors, NH Political Library, Van McLeod\Commissioner, NH Dept Cultural Resources, Bob Malloy\Malloy Sound & Video, Pat Morse\Barrington, Marlin Fitzwater\White House Press Secretary - 1983-1992, Mike McCurry\White House Press Secretary - 1995-1998, Dante Scala\NH Institute of Politics, Sen. Lou D'Allesandro\D - District 20, Rep. Gene Chandler\Speaker, NH House, Helen Thomas\Syndicated Columnist |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 01/14/04 22:00 HOST: Mike Nikitas Length: 7:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, a new policy has changed the way small businesses buy health insurance for their employees. We'll take you to the first annual New Hampshire Political Library Awards. From the AARP Debate to Rock the Vote, the presidential candidates are sending out their message to voters of all age. But what about those who aren't of age to vote? At the Bedford Youth Performing Company, a group of such young people are using the powers of public access to let their voices be heard. And while they can't cast a ballot, their programming will not only reach the voters but the candidates themselves. Celene Ramadan has the story. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Celene Ramadan NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Ann Davidson\Director, BYPC, Wesley Clark\Democrat for President, Kyle Wons\7th grade, Kevin Preskenis \8th grade, Quincy Wright\8th grade, Steven Correia\7th grade |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 01/14/04 22:00 HOST: Mike Nikitas Length: 7:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, a new policy has changed the way small businesses buy health insurance for their employees. We'll take you to the first annual New Hampshire Political Library Awards. From the AARP Debate to Rock the Vote, the presidential candidates are sending out their message to voters of all age. But what about those who aren't of age to vote? At the Bedford Youth Performing Company, a group of such young people are using the powers of public access to let their voices be heard. And while they can't cast a ballot, their programming will not only reach the voters but the candidates themselves. Celene Ramadan has the story. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Celene Ramadan NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Ann Davidson\Director, BYPC, Wesley Clark\Democrat for President, Kyle Wons\7th grade, Kevin Preskenis \8th grade, Quincy Wright\8th grade, Steven Correia\7th grade |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 01/14/04 22:00 HOST: Mike Nikitas Length: 7:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, a new policy has changed the way small businesses buy health insurance for their employees. We'll take you to the first annual New Hampshire Political Library Awards. From the AARP Debate to Rock the Vote, the presidential candidates are sending out their message to voters of all age. But what about those who aren't of age to vote? At the Bedford Youth Performing Company, a group of such young people are using the powers of public access to let their voices be heard. And while they can't cast a ballot, their programming will not only reach the voters but the candidates themselves. Celene Ramadan has the story. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Celene Ramadan NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Ann Davidson\Director, BYPC, Wesley Clark\Democrat for President, Kyle Wons\7th grade, Kevin Preskenis \8th grade, Quincy Wright\8th grade, Steven Correia\7th grade |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 01/14/04 22:00 HOST: Mike Nikitas Length: 2:30 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, a new policy has changed the way small businesses buy health insurance for their employees. We'll take you to the first annual New Hampshire Political Library Awards. Finally, this week's bitter and in many cases record cold has many people searching for ways to stay warm. Chip Neal shows us how people on the seacoast are managing in this deep freeze. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Chip Neal NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Laura Matheny\Durham Children's Librarian, Rob Smith\Smitty's Sunoco, Kevin Dunn\Moe's Italian Sandwich, Ned Raynolds\Portsmouth, Samantha Tackeff\Rye Beach, Carol Malone\Navagant Vacations, Maeve McInnis\Manchester, Oyster River H.S. Students |
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