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Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. I'm Allison McNair. |
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Jeanne Shaheen is in her third term as Governor of New Hampshire. In those six years, she has dealt with topics ranging from taxes to the increased concerns about terrorism I recently sat down with the governor -- and now Senate candidate -- to get her perspective on the issues facing New Hampshire. We began by talking about the long standing education funding dispute. |
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To talk more about both the Democratic and Republican sides of the Senate race, I'm joined by U-N-H Political Science Professor Clark Hubbard and U-N-H Survey Center Director Andy Smith. Smith vs. Shaheen\UNH Survey Center Poll\Shaheen 49%\Smith 42%\Other/Neither 5%\Undecided 5%\Margin of error: +/- 4.3% Sununu vs. Shaheen\UNH Survey Center Poll\Sununu 50%\Shaheen 42%\Other/Neither 2%\Undecided 2%\Margin of error: +/- 4.3% Sununu vs. Smith\UNH Survey Center Poll\Sununu 59%\Smith 30%\Other/Neither 2%\Undecided 10%\Margin of error: |
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All six candidates for Governor were expected to travel to the North Country last week for what was to be the first true debate of the election season. But after accepting the invitation from the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, three backed out. Theresa Kennett has the story. |
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Nats - with Janice. More than 450 people attended the Business to Business Expo sponsored by the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce and held at the Mt. Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods. Nats STAND UP - 20:17 - 20:25 The expo provides a wonderful opportunity for networking which is why is sets the perfect stage for a gubernatorial debate. However, because of a union dispute with hotel management, only 3 candidates elected to participate. Mark Fernald 13:30 to 13:40 A campaign is about messages and the message that I want people to take away to day is that I support the workers right to organize. Democratic candidate, Mark Fernald, made the trip to the Mt. Washington Hotel, but he would not cross a picket line. Jan Schaffer - National Rep from AFL-CIO responsible for NH and VT. 7:48 - 8:02 I think it is a personal decsion that each candidate makes. We certainly applaud those who decided to stand with the workers, those who didn't that's their decision. 27:41 Dot Seybold - Outlet Village Plus,Conway This is an opportunity for them to speak in fornt of 400 people. And it is so early in the campaign which is a nice opportunity for them to be able to separate who from who. Yes I am very disappointed. Jump cut 28:39 -:53 I thought it was actually quite interesting that Gordon Humphrey had one of his people pass the picket line but he couldn't pass it himself. To me that looks worse then not being here at all. Go to Interview with Babiarz chastising Humphrey. The three candidates who did participate in the forum, expressed their support for the workers right to unionize, but had their own reasons for crossing the picket line. Keough 1:23:33 -:49 To simply turn away and not come here and speak today because one side of that story wanted us to not come here today does not respect the balance that needs to happen between employers and employees. Babiarz 1:22:33 -:52 These empty seats said it all. These people are not telling you their side of the story. Maybe they don't want you to hear it. Craig Benson 1:20:58 - 1:21:09 I had to think long and hard about this. And I decided that I had made a commitment to great people to come up here and speak.about a number of issues that are important to you and your future.. 01:03:15 -:28Janice Crawford I'm Janice Crawford, the executive director for the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce and my job takes me to an awful lot of meetings where we discuss workers needs and what we can do to help them. Crawford said the three most pressing issues for north country workers are affordable healthcare, workforce housing, and day care. 01:03:48 - 57 How would you address those issues to not only help the worker but the small business owner who is struggling with those issues as well. Keough 1:04:51 - 1:05:01 Over the past 7 years over 30 companies have fled NH because we have adopted rather draconian regulations in the insurance industry. That needs to change. Jump cut 1:05:0 7 -:12 We need a good vibrant competitive insuranse industry in NH. Barbiaz and Benson agree. 01:11:49 Benson As far as affordable housing goes, we procrastinate for people who are trying to get something done. Benson says that he will support government policy that clearly identifies the requirements for development and streamlines the permitting process. 1:12:47 -:53 By doing that we can cut the cost of development significantly from what it is today. Babiarz would support cluster developments. Babiarz 1:09:41 -:52 Cluster development is a way to get high density housing and monitor the environment so that it would be low impact to the surrounding area. Keough said that he favors a more locally generated approach to the affordable housing issue and all three said child care was an issue that needed to be addressed by employers, not state government. From the Mt. Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, I'm Theresa Kennett for NH Outlook. |
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By the way, hotel management says it is not thwarting workers attempts to unionize. All six candidates will have another opportunity to meet with North Country residents. The Berlin Chamber of Commerce is hosting another forum on June 11th at the Town and Country Motor Inn in Shelburn. And a Gubernatorial Candidate Forum on the statewide property tax will be held in Portsmouth on June 13th. |
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In other news, the Commissioner of Health and Human Services is stepping down. Donald Shumway took over the job in 1999. He is leaving at the end of July to become President and CEO of Crotched Mountain Foundation. Kathleen Sgambati is expected to serve as the acting commissioner. |
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A Massachusetts judge has ruled that public access to a priest's psychiatric records - outweighs privacy concerns. Father Paul Shanley is accused of sexual abusing young boys. Attorneys for a plaintiff in a civil case against Shanley went to court to unseal Church records. All but three pages have been released to the public. |
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Whether Berlin will make the effort to attract a federal prison to the area will become clearer soon. Residents went to the pollsTuesday to vote for or against the proposal. Voters said no by less than 100 votes in November. This new vote comes as a result of a petition drive. |
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Granite staters lead the nation in the purchase of Ritalin - the drug used to treat hyperactivity in children. According to The Boston Globe - New England states use larger amounts of the drug and its generic equivalents per capita. Doctors attribute to the regions affluence and good medical care. Some critics say the drug is overprescribed. |
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Stocks have rallied for a second consecutive session with news of better-than-expected April retail sales. Volume also picked up, suggesting that investors are feeling more confident about stocks. The Dow Jones industrials posted another triple-digit gain. Here's a look at the numbers. |
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Dow Jones Industrials\10298.14\+188.48\NYSE\582.66\+9.48\AMSE\956.67\+2.77\Nasdaq\1719.05\+66.51\S&P 500\1096.28\+22.72\Wall Street\ |
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If you're a well owner you'll be glad to here that the recent rain has helped recharge streams and groundwater. A hydrologist at the National Weather Service says the heavy rains haven't made up for all the deficits but things are improving. Katie Hess says it's raining pellets at Mt. Washington. |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - Our hospitals are facing a nursing shortage. We'll look at the present AND future of nursing care in the Granite State. |
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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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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. A conversation with Governor Jeanne Shaheen. We'll cover a wide range of topics from education funding to tourism and a trade mission to Mexico. Tonight at 10:00 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. Our hospitals are facing a nursing shortage. We'll look at the present AND future of nursing care in the Granite State. Tonight at 10pm on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:5/14/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 7:55 In addition to a summary of the day's top New Hampshire stories, this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, included an interview with Governor Jeanne Shaheen.Shaheen is in her third term as Governor of New Hampshire. In those six years, she has dealt with topics ranging from taxes to the increased concerns about terrorism I recently sat down with the governor -- and now Senate candidate -- to get her perspective on the issues facing New Hampshire. We began by talking about the long standing education funding dispute. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Gov. Jeanne Shaheen |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:5/14/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 5:13 In addition to a summary of the day's top New Hampshire stories, this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, included a report on what was expected to be the the first true debate of the election season. But after all six candidates for Governor accepted the invitation from the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, the organization hosting the dabate, three backed out. PRODUCER/REPORTER:Theresa Kennett NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Mark Fernald\Democratic Candidate Jan Schaffer\Rep., AFL-CIO John Babiarz\Libertarian Candidate Dot Seybold\GM, Outlet Village Plus Bruce Keough\Republican Candidate Craig Benson\Republican Candidate |
| TAP SURVEY Return to index of stories... |
The difficulties and challenges facing young people today are of serious concern to communities throughout the state. Yet, it's difficult to develop effective supports and programs for youth because the issues and problems often times haven't been clearly defined. Theresa Kennett takes us to one community that has using an effective process to TAP into teen concerns, perceptions, and behaviors. |