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Lawmakers get down to business. for 2007 during opening day at the State House. Plus: |
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How you can protect yourself from identity theft. Then: |
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Hear how one NH man is turning a deadly night of drinking into a mission to prevent others from making the same mistake. |
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Wednesday, January 3rd state lawmakers came together to convene the 2007 Legislative session. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. We're coming to you from the State House in Concord where lawmakers held "opening day" ceremonies for the 160-th session of the NH General Court. For the first time in decades both the House and Senate in NH are controlled by Democrats. With a Democratic Governor, what does the future hold this session? Outlook's Richard Ager takes a closer look at the pomp and circumstance surrounding the day. and talks to key lawmakers about what's ahead. |
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soundup: 10;09:45 soundup; Track: For new legislators and veterans alike, it was a day of change - beginning with finding their new seats. At first, the joint session was delayed when some Senators were late - leading to this institutional jab by the new Speaker. soundup: 10:20;30 We can organize 400 people quicker than they can organize 24. Track: Eventually, the Senate arrived and the session began with the official presentation of votes for governor and executive council. soundup: 10:37:18 Cheshire County - 20,459 for Lynch, 5,278 for Coburn. Track: The last formality was the swearing in of the new state treasurer, Catherine Provencher. soundup: 10:43:41 I will serve our state with professionalism and integrity. I thank you so much for providing me with this awesome responsibility and would like to thank my family in the gallery for their love and support. Track: The session was short - but did include one personal tribute - to Northwood rep. Bob Johnson, legislator for 38 years - first elected in 1940. soundup: 10:57:45 We have special Dean of the House licence plates for him. soundup: 10:58;52 I very much appreciate being dean of the House. It seems like yesterday - in1940 - for my first session. Track: The Legislature will hold hearings on more than 1300 bills this session. 11:17:45 HERE WE ARE ON OPENING DAY - MOOD CAST SO FAR? Great so far.work together attitude.. I agree - a lot of excitement in the air. 11:18:10 SPEAKING OF ROLLING UP SLEEVES - A LOT OF MAJOR ISSUES.EDUCATION FUNDING. been a problem for 12 years.should understand the court.Herculean task..at this a long time.court has given us a deadline. 11:19:20 IF IT'S A BILLION - A BILLION AND A HALF - WHERE DOES THAT LEAD? I think that begs the question.adequate education.local community has some responsibility. 11;20:00 I think we have an opportunity to talk about change.good and excellent education. 11:20:38 PARENTAL NOTIFICATION LAW.REPEAL IT? Chances are probably good.gone through 3 years and 3 courts.stop spending resources on that. 11:21:05 SUPPORT REPEAL? I don't support repeal.law can be fixed.not a partisan issue. 11:21:30 SMOKING BAN GO THROUGH THIS YEAR? should. failed by one vote and I think that would change. 11:22:00 INCREASE IN MINIMUM WAGE? been held up in Senate. Speaker has her agenda.if she thinks it'll pass, it may pass..THANKS, SEE YOU DURING THE SESSION. INTERVIEW TRT: 4:45 |
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Given the different make-up of lawmakers this year, there's a good chance there will be a different result this time around. Just a side note about the State House-- it opened in 1819 and is the oldest capitol building in the nation where the legislature still meets in its original chambers. |
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How you can protect yourself from identity theft. Then: |
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In the last session, state lawmakers tackled what's considered the fastest growing crime in the country: identity theft. That's when a thief uses "your" personal information: name, social security number or credit card number -- to commit fraud. Legislation -- meant to thwart identity theft -- was signed into LAW last year. As of January 1st 2007 , NH has a new credit freeze law -- with the goal of stopping the crime before it starts. Identity Fraud victims say it's not perfect, but it's a step in the right direction. |
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*** 1:39:10 Id theft…do you feel like one of many.only one this can happen… story different…unfortunately too many people its happened to:35 TRK: Sandi Hennequin of Portsmouth knows all too well that with enuf info…a criminal can steal your identity, pretend to be you, and create financial havoc in your name. For Sandi…it began in 1997 when a temp worker gained access to her personal information. 1:25:20 Beth: So what happened??? SOT: SANDI: she took my social security number and basically walked a mall 1:02:29 and if you walk a mall and think of all the stores in the Mall, Limited.Best Buy, Gap, Sears…just went in and opened instant credit accts with my social security number 1:02:39 1:25:05 500 here there, 500 there. 1:02:04 When It was all said and done it was close to 30- thousand dollars worth of account and credits that had been done in my name 1:02:12 1:03:22 I never received bills…I had no idea any of this activity was going on until Sears called me 1:03:28 SOT; SANDI: 1:28:01 the phone rings, pick it up we have this collection account, or I would get a letter 1:09:55 It was definetly a nightmare.in the beginning I was in school when this happened TRK: When her grad school loan was declined - Sandi didn't think to question it. SOT: *** 1:09:27 you can always get a free credit report and reason why you were declined for credit.had I done that I would have known that this activity was going on 1:09:32 and it would have been before it went to collections. 1:10:10 when I got out of school …I needed to buy a car and it was very difficult to get financing for the car:16 I ended up up getting financing but I would argue it wasn't a good rate:19 ** TRK: Sandi quickly discovered -while committing identity theft may take only minutes -- Unraveling the consequences can take years. SOT: When I got out of grad school I went to work for a consulting company where I traveled a lot of the time and the company required that we have our own credit card to pay for the expenses and I wasn't able to get a credit card. 1:06:16 *** 1:06:27 my company was at first upset and said how could we have this person who had such bad credit that can even have a credit card 1:06:34 so then I had to tell them the whole story and they ended up getting a special line of credit and credit card for me…:40 but I always would cringe if I had a limit…I never knew if I was going to get close to it and *** 1:06:46 the most embarrassing thing is to go somewhere and be declined:49 or be at a hotel and be told you don't have enuf credit on your credit card to pay for the hotel stay TRK: Later when she got married - buying a home proved a challenge given her lingering Credit problems. Over the years, Sandi has spent countless hours trying to reclaim her life. SOT: Sandi really all I wanted was my credit back SOT: \:48 it wasn't until May of 2003 that we got everything cleared up:56 *** -- Years …yes 1:05:59 1:09:39 one of the lessons I learned from that is if at any time you are declined for credit, even if you think you know why…you should get the free credit report and find out could be something you don't know about. 1:09:49 1:33:43 how easy is to check credit 1:33:37 Its very easy I takes 5 minutes go on line and get all 3 credit agencies in one consolidated report.and you can also get credit score as well….35 dollars and you get it all within 5 minutes 1:34:02 ****** TRK: The state's attorney general says Identity theft can happen to anyone. Here in NH, like elsewhere, the numbers are growing. SOT: Atty Gen: 1:04:54-:10 In NH 2005 there were about 700 reported victims of ID theft here in NH so that is a fairly significant number given our population. TRK: While stolen wallets and credit cards are the biggest source of id theft - Just throwing those pre-approved credit card offers in the trash -- can put you at risk. Ayotte says personal info is like other treasures we have - it needs to be protected. 11:55 BETH Stand up How do you keep your financial info from getting into the wrong hands…biz use data protection services in the form of huge shredding trucks…consumers are increasingly turning to personal shredders: 1:01:12 I tell you the shredder business is definetly booming….in last 3 years is when you've seen the big spike in shredder sales. 1;18 3:55 a lot of time after rebates you can get them from starting at 10 dollars so they're pretty inexpensive…up to 300 dollars. 4:54: we kind of move up the line into an 8 sheet shredder…safety shredder for kids, won't go on 5:01 5:06- this one shreds dif…strip cross cut, secure go with cross cut 5:14 all that stuff:22 SOT: KELLY 1:16:34-:43 I think buying a shredder at a local dept store is one of the best steps you can take to protect yourself from id theft. TRK: Another weapon in the fight against Identity theft, the state's new credit freeze law. which prevents anyone from opening an account in your name. SOT: for example…if you were applying for a mortgage it would freeze the ability for someone to apply for a mortgage or credit card in your name. If you find yourself a victim of id theft this new law will allow you to do that for free. If you're not a victim of id theft and you just learned about people accessing your credit there is a fee of 10- dollars. TRK: Sandi is quick to point out that a credit freeze is not a panacea: 1:12:12 I do think its an important tool.but I also think people have to take some responsibility as well and check there credit regularly 1:12:21 I mean…. The tool is only good if you know something is happening 1:12:24 ***** 1:11:50 if I had checked my credit report and had that tool I could have stopped further damage from happening:57 *** unfortunately for some people like myself.by the time I realized what was happening…all the damage had been done 1:12:03 *** TRK There are steps can you can take to reduce your chances of id theft. · check credit report for suspicious activity · make online purchases with credit not debit cards · avoid carrying your checkbook or social security card · never give out your social security number · add passwords to online accounts · destroy all unsolicited pre approved credit cards Sot: |
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An estimated 9 million Americans a year fall victim to some sort of identity theft. Credit-Freeze laws have been passed in about 25 states and discussions are underway in Congress to come up with a federal law to protect all consumers from identity theft. For more information and resources on Identity Theft you can log on to our website nhptv.org/outlook. |
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Hear how one NH man is turning a deadly night of drinking into a mission to prevent others from making the same mistake. |
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Lawmakers are slated to take up a measure this session that deals with drinking and driving. The bill calls for making court-ordered DWI courses available online. DWI education has become a mission for KK of Claremont. Two years ago, Kevin Kurowski of Claremont went out drinking with friends and then got behind the wheel. 44 days later he awoke from a coma in a hospital room to discover he was unable to move and that he had killed a man. What happened to Kurowski changed his life and the lives of a Walpole family. He now tells his story throughout the state with the hope that the decision he made that night won't be repeated by others. Outlook's Adam Donovan has the story. |
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Kurowski Script Video Up: Kevin "It's hard to think back…" V.O. On December 13th, 2004, then thirty year old Kevin Kurowski was driving home after a night of social drinking with friends - but never made it. A car accident left him paralyzed from the neck down. Today he lives in this apartment in Claremont. B Roll Kevin wheeling through lot alone OR Kevin walking with Adam and Kevin wheeling into apartment complex *** possibly use *** Kevin "You gotta do a lot of turning, a lot of twisting, a lot banking" matched with B RollKevin wheeling through hallway V.O. Before the accident Kevin led an active life, fishing and hunting with family and friends. Cue picture of Kevin with fish He was also very successful professionally, serving five years as the assistant general manager of the weathervane restaurant in Chichester. Cue video of Weathervane Kevin"I like fast paced. I like faced paced energetic, I'd wake up in the morning drink a bunch of coffee, just go-go-go and do everything I possibly could in the course of a day." V.O. Kevin often spent his nights unwinding and enjoying a few beers. Cue Pic of Kevin with Beer and Cigarette Kevin "If people called me an alcoholic cause they'd see me with a beer at night, I'd laugh at them and say 'I'm a controlled alcoholic.' I don't drink during the day. And I don't go out to dinner and have a beer. I'd just have a couple at night, to slow myself down, to get myself to sleep. I'd go out to the bar every now and then. And Because I went out and socialized and had a few beers and then made the choice to drive home, came the result of the accident." V.O. An accident which Kevin had no recollection of, after waking from a 44 day coma. Kevin "I didn't know what happened to me, or why I was in a hospital bed. And as I was coming out of it, coming off all the controlled drugs, I just made up my own story that I'd fallen asleep driving." Cue Standup OR V.O. What Kevin didn't know is that on the night of the accident - while driving with a blood alcohol content of point-one-four - he struck another vehicle. Killing Klaus Grenz of Walpole, a 56 year old husband and father. Adam "What was it like when your ex-wife told you what had really happened that night?" Kevin "To know I killed somebody, when she told me that, it's an unbelievable feeling. You can't imagine what it's like, what it's like to this day." cue: picture of the crash if we can acquire one V.O. Still recovering from the emotional pain of Mr. Grenz's death, Kevin also worried about possible negligent homicide charges in criminal court. Kevin "I didn't want to face the facts. I didn't want to be in this world anymore. I didn't know if I was going to be sent to prison. And I didn't want to live with the emotional pain of taking away Mr. Grenz's life, and I didn't want to go to jail. I was begging and pleading not to go to jail." V.O. In September of 2005, Kevin learned his fate. Instead of prison time, a judge sentenced him to 300 hours of community service, including speaking at high schools and colleges around the state about the dangers of drinking and driving. Kevin "I think it's a very intelligent and smart sentence to have offenders, individuals that have done something like this, to go out and speak about it publicly and how it's changed their life to others and really what they go through." Cue St. A's/ B Roll "Thank you all for having me here today to share my story with you…it's actually not a story. It's my life." KEY: St. Anselm College, Manchester Kevin "I wanna share with the world, I wanna share with kids growing up. I think I have a message that can really touch somebody and something I can say or do. And I think its gonna touch them in a different way." Cue St. A's Clip/ B Roll AN EXAMPLE OF KEVIN BEING "UNIQUE" V.O. This "different way" Kevin says, is one of honesty, that avoids preaching. Cue St. A's Clip/ B Roll Another good example. Kevin "Growing up and hearing everything about drinking and driving, and hearing about drinking and drugging and all the don'ts in my life. That made no difference to me. It didn't sink into my mind, it didn't sink into my head, because if somebody's just sitting there yelling and screaming at me, saying "don't don't don't" "never never never" Im' just gonna block them out, yeah whatever. And it really didn't hit home. But what I want to do and what I want to tell people is, I know you're probably gonna, you're gonna experiment with alcohol at some point in your life - and even though I'm told not ever to say that - but I know you're going to, just make a better decision than I did about it. Be responsible." V.O. This approach has often made Kevin the center of controversy, some interpret his methods as promotion of underage drinking. Kevin "I don't feel I'm promoting underage drinking. In school you have sex education classes, you teach students, you educate them… St. A's Footage: Pan Shot of Crowd Kevin "…and you give them the tools to work with. I feel that I'm educating them." Christina Conti "The fact that he didn't preach his story, that just he told it straight as is really helped me gain respect." Kevin "To a lot of individuals, knowing the truth and what I do on a daily basis. Might make them think twice about the choices they're going to make in the life. Knowing the actual graphic details." Robert Sanzo Hearing that - and not only hearing it, but I think more seeing it - seeing what he looks like today… is an image that has been planted in my head. V.O. It is the hope of reactions like Kevin says will keep him committed to speaking about "better decision making" long after his court ordered sentence in completed. Kevin "I want to make a difference some day. Because it makes me feel better that I'm trying to make something positive out of what I caused." V.O. That's one of the reasons Kevin is so eager to share his story- one that he feels separates himself from your standard anti drunk driving message. Kevin If I'm gonna sit there and tell them don't drink, hey what did I just do? I just completed my community service hours cause I stood up there and told people not to drink, but did I really tell them not to drink, did I really get in their mind, no. are they gonna remember Kevin kurowski's story? Are they gonna remember Kevin kurowski's life? No. some idiot in a wheelchair just told me not to drink. Well when I got up there and shared with them everything that I had, the life changing event that I had and everything that I go through physically and emotionally. They're gonna remember Kevin kuroswki's story." V.O. For New Hampshire Outlook. I'm Adam Donovan. B Roll Kevin playing cards with his girlfriend. |
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The Cheshire County Mother's Against Drunk Driving organization coordinates Kurowski's speaking engagements. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/4/2007 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 7:00 Now on New Hampshire Outlook. Lawmakers get down to business for 2007 during opening day at the State House. Plus: How you can protect yourself from identity theft. Then: Hear how one NH man is turning a deadly night of drinking into a mission to prevent others from making the same mistake. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. We're coming to you from the State House in Concord where lawmakers held "opening day" ceremonies for the 160th session of the NH General Court. Wednesday, January 3rd state lawmakers came together to convene the 2007 Legislative session -- and for the first time in decades both the House and Senate in NH are controlled by Democrats. With a Democratic Governor, what does the future hold this session? Outlook's Richard Ager takes a closer look at the pomp and circumstance surrounding the day and talks to key lawmakers about what's ahead. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: David Scanlan\NH Deputy Secretary of State, Catherine Provencher\NH State Treasurer, Rep. Robert Johnson\Dean, NH House, Rep. Mike Whalley\Republican House Leader, Rep. Terie Norelli\NH House Speaker |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/4/2007 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 7:45 Now on New Hampshire Outlook. Lawmakers get down to business for 2007 during opening day at the State House. Plus: How you can protect yourself from identity theft. Then: Hear how one NH man is turning a deadly night of drinking into a mission to prevent others from making the same mistake. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. We're coming to you from the State House in Concord where lawmakers held "opening day" ceremonies for the 160-th session of the NH General Court. In the last session, state lawmakers tackled what's considered the fastest growing crime in the country: identity theft. That's when a thief uses "your" personal information: name, social security number or credit card number -- to commit fraud. Legislation -- meant to thwart identity theft -- was signed into LAW last year. As of January 1st 2007 , NH has a new credit freeze law -- with the goal of stopping the crime before it starts. Identity Fraud victims say it's not perfect, but it's a step in the right direction. In this Outlook on Money report we find out why. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Cassandra Hennequin\Identity Theft Victim, Mark Pierce\General Manager, Staples, Kelly Ayotte \NH Attorney General |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/4/2007 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 7:45 Now on New Hampshire Outlook. Lawmakers get down to business for 2007 during opening day at the State House. Plus: How you can protect yourself from identity theft. Then: Hear how one NH man is turning a deadly night of drinking into a mission to prevent others from making the same mistake. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. We're coming to you from the State House in Concord where lawmakers held "opening day" ceremonies for the 160-th session of the NH General Court. In the last session, state lawmakers tackled what's considered the fastest growing crime in the country: identity theft. That's when a thief uses "your" personal information: name, social security number or credit card number -- to commit fraud. Legislation -- meant to thwart identity theft -- was signed into LAW last year. As of January 1st 2007 , NH has a new credit freeze law -- with the goal of stopping the crime before it starts. Identity Fraud victims say it's not perfect, but it's a step in the right direction. In this Outlook on Money report we find out why. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Cassandra Hennequin\Identity Theft Victim, Mark Pierce\General Manager, Staples, Kelly Ayotte \NH Attorney General |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/4/2007 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 7:45 Now on New Hampshire Outlook. Lawmakers get down to business for 2007 during opening day at the State House. Plus: How you can protect yourself from identity theft. Then: Hear how one NH man is turning a deadly night of drinking into a mission to prevent others from making the same mistake. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. We're coming to you from the State House in Concord. Lawmakers are slated to take up a measure this session that deals with drinking and driving. The bill calls for making court-ordered DWI courses available online. DWI education has become a mission for Kevin Kurowski of Claremont. Two years ago, he went out drinking with friends and then got behind the wheel. 44 days later he awoke from a coma in a hospital room to discover he was unable to move and that he had killed a man. What happened to Kurowski changed his life and the lives of a Walpole family. He now tells his story throughout the state with the hope that the decision he made that night won't be repeated by others. Outlook's Adam Donovan has the story. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Adam Donovan NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Kevin Kurowski\Claremont, Christina Conti\St. Anselm Student, Robert Sanzo\St. Anselm Student |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/4/2007 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 7:45 Now on New Hampshire Outlook. Lawmakers get down to business for 2007 during opening day at the State House. Plus: How you can protect yourself from identity theft. Then: Hear how one NH man is turning a deadly night of drinking into a mission to prevent others from making the same mistake. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. We're coming to you from the State House in Concord. Lawmakers are slated to take up a measure this session that deals with drinking and driving. The bill calls for making court-ordered DWI courses available online. DWI education has become a mission for Kevin Kurowski of Claremont. Two years ago, he went out drinking with friends and then got behind the wheel. 44 days later he awoke from a coma in a hospital room to discover he was unable to move and that he had killed a man. What happened to Kurowski changed his life and the lives of a Walpole family. He now tells his story throughout the state with the hope that the decision he made that night won't be repeated by others. Outlook's Adam Donovan has the story. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Adam Donovan NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Kevin Kurowski\Claremont, Christina Conti\St. Anselm Student, Robert Sanzo\St. Anselm Student |