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Next on New Hampshire Outlook tonight. As the state legislature heads back to work, one member finds himself at the center of a storm of controversy. We'll hear from Tom Alciere and his critical colleagues. We'll also talk to the House Speaker and Senate President we look ahead to the 2001 legislative season. |
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Good Evening. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. We begin tonight with a summary of state news. |
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A surprise move by the federal reserve, sent investors rallying on wall street today. Stocks soared on the news of a half percent cut in interest rates. The tech heavy Nasdaq posted its biggest one day gain ever in both percentage and points. It rose 14 percent or 325 points. The Dow rose nearly 300 points. Will the Fed's move be enough to rally a sagging economy? And what does it mean for New Hampshire businesses? We'll hear from the experts in just a few minutes. |
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When New Hampshire's legislators went back to work today, they found themselves immersed in a storm of controversy over one of the newest members of the House. Republican Nashua Representative Tom Al-Sear has come under fire because he has said there is nothing wrong with killing police officers. When asked if he is seen as an angry man this was his response following the opening session - |
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Alciere's comments even had an impact in the opening prayer of the house. There were thanks for those who promote and defend - and a blessing for all law enforcement officers. Portsmouth Democrat Laura Pantelakos condemned Alciere in a speech to the house and urged him to resign. She said if he doesn't, leadership should get rid of him. |
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There is new Leadership in the State House and Senate. I met with House speaker Gene Chandler and Senate President Arthur Klemm this afternoon. In a few minutes you'll hear their views on the Alcier controversy, the looming school funding crisis and judicial reform. |
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Governor Jeanne Shaheen will be sworn in tomorrow by New Hampshire Supreme Court Chief Justice David Brock. Questions were raised whether Brock would be the one to administer the oath in the wake of the impeachment. Two years ago, Shaheen by-passed Brock for then-Superior Court Justice and family friend Joseph Nadeau. You can catch LIVE coverage of the inauguration here on New Hampshire Public Television and on New Hampshire Public radio tomorrow, beginning at noon. |
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It's been weeks since any of us have experienced temperatures at or above freezing. What's in our immediate future? For the answer, we checked in with Katie Hess, weather observer at the Mt. Washington Observatory. OUT: |
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Here's a look at some of the stories making headlines in New Hampshire business. |
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As we mentioned a few minutes ago, investors had a field day on wall street following word of a key rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The Nasdaq composite index has closed with its biggest one-day point and percentage gains ever ending the day up more than 320 points at 324.8. The Dow closed up at 299.6. Here's a snap shot of some stocks of interest to New Hampshire. Bottomline Tech was up more than five points. Tyco International was up 3 and a half. Verizon, Fisher Scientific and Cabletron were up more than two points. Some economists warn however, it's too early to tell if the bull market is back. It'll take months to feel the effects of the Feds move. |
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A few minutes ago we told you about today's controversial opening of the State House and Senate. But the real controversy is still ahead as legislators get to work on the business of the State. The Governor's commission on education funding releases its report next week. How will lawmaker's react? That's one of the questions I asked State Senate President Arthur Klemm and House Speaker Gene Chandler today when I sat down with them in Concord. OUT: |
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Tomorrow on New Hampshire Outlook - Inauguration Day at the State House. We'll have highlights of the State of the State speech and reaction from key legislators on both sides of the aisle. You can also watch live coverage of the event at noon here on New Hampshire Public Television. and listen to it on New Hampshire Public Radio. |
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That's it for this edition of New Hampshire Outlook. For all of us here at New Hampshire Public Television, thanks for joining us. Stay tuned for NOVA. We'll be back tomorrow at 7:30. Good night. |
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Thanks to our founding sponsors who have provided major funding for the production of New Hampshire Outlook: New Hampshire Charitable Foundadtion Public Service of New Hampshire Alice J. Reen Charitable Trust Putnam Foundation Stratford Foundation |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. It's Inauguration Day at the State House. We'll have highlights of her State of the State speech and reaction from key legislators on both sides of the aisle. Join us tonight at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Strafford Guidance Center Dover needed: computer hardware, arts and crafts supplies, desk chairs, construction supplies, and cash donations 743-1840, Ext. 218 ____________________________ Tri-City Consumer Co-op Dover needed: nonperishable food, foam cups, paper plates, paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, vacuum cleaner, board games, and volunteers 742-7559 _____________________________________ Franklin/ Sanbornton/Tilton Jan. 16 to Feb. 8 needed: housing for Costa Rican students ages 14 to 18 934-2842 ____________________________ Merrimack County needed: volunteers to staff its Tax-Aide program 746-3418 ___________________________________ Respite Care Program needed: volunteers to make visits with frail, elderly and temporarily or permanently disabled individuals 746-4322 _______________________________ Parents Anonymous needed: qualified volunteers to lead children's programs and to facilitate parent support groups 244-5373 _______________________ |
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In other New Hampshire business news, a London based marketing firm has acquired MicroArts Corporation for 85 million dollars. MicroArts' Portsmouth operation and its 20 employees is expected to grow to about 100 workers. While the name MicroArts eventually may go away as it is taken up by Cordiant, they have agreed not to move MicroArts more than 25 miles away from its existing location. |
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AT-and-T Broadband users will have to pay more for their cable service starting February first. The increase covers 58 communities, including Manchester, Nashua, Concord and Portsmouth. In Manchester, the increase amounts to a dollar-44 on the most popular cable package, raising the rate to just more than 30 dollars. The increase is attributed to rising programming fees for cable channels such as C-N-N and E-S-P-N. |
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New Hampshire's Legislators headed back to work today, but the focus was on |
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