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Next on New Hampshire Outlook tonight. will the Senate gamble on a plan to fund education by bringing video lottery machines to the state? One group warns about possible power problems in New England this summer. but local power brokers see a different scenario. And we'll take you to a world class competition in the north country. where woodsmen rule. |
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Good Evening. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. |
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The House has spoken and now its up to the Senate to devise its own plan when it comes to grappling with the State's education funding crisis. One plan being considered is a proposal to expand gambling. Today the Senate held a public hearing on Senate Bill 198. While only a handful of people spoke in support of the plan, members of various opposition groups as well as private citizens sent their message to lawmakers loud and clear. Correspondent Lisa Brown was there. |
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A senate plan to expand gambling to pay for education may not be getting high marks from across the state. At Today's public hearing opposition outnumbered those in favor of the plan. BiteDoris Ballard 12:11:45 I am the product of a gambler.when i was as young as five years old, i knew what a trifecta, a double was.and i thought it was pretty cool.i'd go away with my father and he'd leave me in the car and go gamble 12:12:05 While passions may run deep when it comes to the gambling issue, some say passions run deeper when it comes to paying taxes. Manchester Senator Ted Gatsas has a plan. 10:30:21 I propose a state video lottery program because i believe its the least onnerous way to raise revenue. 30:35 Under Senate bill 198 the sweepstakes commission, in concert with the liquor commision would establish a two year pilot program placing video lottery games at state liquor stores. Net machine income would pay for education. stand up This is how the plan works.put in one thousand video machines.run them 365 days a week with each machine bringing in on average 296 dollars a day.the bottom line, the state would see more than 108 million dollars a year. Gatsas 12:56:28 thats a lot of books.this is a revenu stream.doen't fix funding problem 12:56:37 and that just might be ONE of the problems.Opposition to the plan says its a short term fix and more. Critics say this kind of gambling is addictive and costly. 11:15:38 this kind of gambling.crack cocoaine of.the cost 80 million addiction.bankruptcy. 11:16:02 the catholic church and others agree brad cook Still, support for an expansion of gambling crosses party lines. Democrat Lou D'allessando says gambling is nothing new and supports its expansion, but not necessarily in liquor stores. bite lou 13:04:47 it was a wonderful process at rockingham park.over the course of years.park has given what better place to enhance industry 13:05:15 Whether video lottery makes it to the liquor store nearest you.is anyones guess at this point, one thing however that is certain, there will be plenty of opposition. 12:18:26 if they fund education with gambling.shame on them.it will be the biggest mistake in our state 12:18:35 for new hampshire outlook i'm lisa brown. |
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Joining me now - on both sides of the gambling issue - Senator Lou D'Allesandro - who's long favored gambling as a source of revenue for education funding.And Professor John Kindt from The University of Illinois.Professor Kindt was brought to New Hampshire by the Granite State Coalition against Expanded Gambling to speak at a press conference this morning on gambling. Gentlemen thanks for joining me. |
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Thanks Senator Lou D' Allesandro for being here and Professor John Kindt. |
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CG:BUMP2\For Information on Gambling\New Hampshire Government Online www.webster.state.nh.us Granite State Coalition Against Expanded Gambling www.NoSlots.com |
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People who can't get health insurance may find relief - if a high risk insurance pool is created. Today Governor Jeanne Shaheen endorsed the creation of such a pool. But she told the House Commerce Committee she won't support a companion bill that would allow insurers to take someone's health under consideration when setting rates. |
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Is there a chance that rolling black-outs become a reality in the Northeast? According to some reports - one power industry group says the answer could be yes - depending on this summer's weather. The North American Electric Reliability Council says power disruptions could hit the Northeast - if there are prolonged hot spells. But a spokesperson for the operator of New England's power grid - ISO - New England - says several facts weren't taken into account by the council. One is the addition of several new power plants this summer and the fact that there is a firm contract with Hydro Quebec. The ISO-New England spokesman adds that the summer forecast released yesterday is based on a worst case scenario. |
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For the first time in eight months the Dow passed the eleven-thousand mark. Investors have their fingers crossed that lower interest rates will spur economic growth. Today's rally comes one day after the fifth interest rate cut of the year by the Fed. |
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The Dow gained nearly 350 points today to close at eleven thousand two hundred fifteen point ninety-two. That's its fifth best-ever one day point gain. The Nasdaq was up 81 points at 21-hundred-66. The S-and-P 500 climbed 35-and-a-half points. CG:STOCKS\Dow Jones Industrial Average\11215.92\+342.95\NYSE\652.73\+15.30\Amex\954.09\+ 7.66\Nasdaq\ 2166.44\+80.86\S & P 500\1284.99\+35.55 |
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Verizon Communications is continuing with plans to offer long-distance service in New Hampshire, even though its program is being challenged in the Bay State. Massachusetts sued the company yesterday claiming Verizon hasn't done enough to foster competition in local telephone service. Here in New Hampshire, a company spokesman says about 30 telephone companies are competing with Verizon for voice telephone calls in New Hampshire. Verizon ended the day at 54.90 up 90 - cents. |
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A master plan calling for a 13--million-dollar expansion of the passenger terminal at Pease International Tradeport goes before the board of directors tomorrow. If built as planned, the expanded terminal would be able to handle as many as 290 thousand passengers a year. So far, Pan American Airways is the only airline offering scheduled service from Pease. |
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A new front safety bumper has been developed for NASCAR drivers. The president of Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina designed the new bumper. Humpy Wheeler says it cuts down on the rigidity of the front end. Some feel that played a role in recent NASCAR deaths. Dale Earnhardt, Adam Petty and Kenny Irvin all died when they hit the wall at near head-on angles--Petty and Irvin lost their lives here in New Hampshire. The new design is intended to absorb some of the impact while fitting stock cars without major changes to NASCAR specifications. |
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Remember all the snow we had last winter? And all the school cancellations? Well, those school days have to be made up. The number of snow days pushed the last day of school for many districts into the last week of June, when summer camps start, and when many teachers start summer jobs. To alleviate the problem, the state has approved shorter school years in more than 50 New Hampshire school districts. By law, school has to be in session 180 days -- 175 days for high school seniors. Most districts will have one or two days cut. |
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A Mark Twain impersonator has been told the show won't go on if he lights up the writer's trademark cigar. Mike Randall says he's been doing his Twain performance at public schools and colleges throughout the Northeast for 30 years. No one's complained about the stogey until now. Randall is scheduled to perform at Laconia High in the fall. But because New Hampshire Law prohibits smoking in all public schools, he's been told to leave the cigar out. It's hoped that a compromise can be reached before the play date is cancelled for good. |
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Marc Twain once said about New England weather, if you don't like it, wait an hour. If you're trying to grow anything this spring - you're probably grateful we've had some showers. To see if we've got any more wet weather headed in our direction we checked in a few minutes ago with Charlie Lopresti at the Mount Washington Observatory. |
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CG:LOWER3RD\Charlie Lopresti \Meteorologist/Observer CG:WEATHER\Mount Washington Observatory\Current conditions\Temperature: 34 degrees\Fog\Visibility: 200 ft\Winds: 4 mph CG:WEATHER\Tonight \North\Cloudy skies\Lows: 35 to 45 F\Winds: northeast 5 to 10 mph\ CG:WEATHER\Tonight \South\Mostly cloudy\Lows: 40 to 45 F\Winds: northeast 5 to 10 mph\ CG:WEATHER\Tomorrow\Statewide\Morning clouds \Becoming partly sunny\Highs: 60 to 65 F\Winds: east 5 to 10 mph |
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Finally tonight, we take you to the North Country. where last weekend, a small town celebrated its rich heritage with a woodsman competition Correspondent Theresa Kennett shows us how a unique competition brought a small community together. |
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Milan is a small community located in the Great North Woods. Its forests and rivers offer hiking, fishing, plenty of wildlife and some of the most spectacular views in the region. But that's not the only thing that makes this community special. Just ask Dick Lamontagne, the chair of Milan's board of selectman. The event that Lamontagne is talking about is Milan's first ever professional woodsmen's competition. One of the volunteers that made it happen is Janice Gingras. She grew up in Milan. Now she and her husband Jerry live and work here. That is, during the week. On weekends they travel all over the country to professional woodsmen's competitions. In fact, Jerry is a six time world record holder. So when Janice heard that her community needed to raise some money to save a treasured tradition, she decided to hold a professional competition at home. Over 30 professional woodsmen travelled from 8 states and two Canadian provinces to take part in the competition. This event fits in well with the culture of Milan because it has a rich history in logging. Don Enman is in his 80's. And like so many living in the North Country, he has a lifetime worth of memories about the logging industry. The prize money was not significant. First place brought home 50 dollars. But the woodsmen came to Milan for the chance to compete, maybe break a record or two and last, but not least, help the people of Milan save their Old Home Days. In the great North Woods, I'm Theresa Kennett reporting for New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Milan celebrates Old Home Days in August. For more information, call 449.3461. |
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Tomorrow on New Hampshire Outlook - So you have a business idea you want to grow. How do you make your pitch to the people who will fund your venture? We'll take you to the infusion lab's two minute pitch workshop. On the next New Hampshire Outlook. |
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That's it for this edition of New Hampshire Outlook. Good night. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. So you have a business idea you want to grow. How do you make your pitch to the people who will fund your venture? We'll take you to the infusion lab's two minute pitch workshop. Tonight at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. So you have a business idea? How do you make your pitch to the people who will fund your venture? We'll take you to the infusion lab's two minute pitch workshop. Tonight at 11:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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DATE:5/16/01 TOPIC: Joining me now - on both sides of the gambling issue - Senator Lou D'Allesandro - who's long favored gambling as a source of revenue for education funding.And Professor John Kindt from The University of Illinois.Professor Kindt was brought to New Hampshire by the Granite State Coalition against Expanded Gambling to speak at a press conference this morning on gambling. SEGMENT LENGTH:11:00 NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: |
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A new front safety bumper ha Safety Bumper New front bumper unveiled for NASCAR -- A new front safety bumper has been introduced in hopes that NASCAR drivers will give it the okay. Humpy Wheeler, the president of Lowe's Motor Speedway, unveiled the new design. The bumper cuts down on the rigidity of the front end, which some feel has played a role in recent NASCAR deaths. Dale Earnhardt, Adam Petty and Kenny Irvin all died when they hit the wall at near head-on angles. The new design is intended to absorb some of the impact while fitting stock cars without major changes to NASCAR specifications. |