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Hello. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to NH Outlook. |
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Have you been thinking about what you and your family would do in the event of a terrorist attack? The Director of the US Department of Homeland Security wants that answer to be yes. -- PSA NAT |
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-- sot THe hope is that if everyone does a little to prepare themselves in homes and communities we'll end up much stronger and much asafer as a country. -- track The Dept of Homeland Security has launched a new campaign called "GET READY" --. It uses a website brochures and tv public service announcments. All aimed to help americans be ready. -- PSA NAT |
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Part of the multi-million dollar campaign includes a website, ready-dot-gov. And a phone number: 1-800-be-Ready. Some of the preparedness tips include what to have on hand in the event of chemical or biogical attack. They include non-perishable foods, water, plastic sheeting and duct tape. We're also told to have a family communication plan. Here to talk about how we can "Get safe here in NH and what's being done to keep us safe.Don Bliss State Fire Marshal and head of the Office of Emergency Mangement, John Stephen Asst Commissioner of the Department of Safety and Jay Fallon with the FBI. |
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We went to the Exeter Fire Department to talk with some of the folks on the Seacoast Hazmat Team. Captain Chris Soave showed me how the hazmat team would suit up in the event of a chemical, biolcial or nucllear attack. I want to thank Crew Chief Don Matheson and Leutenant Bob Irish for suiting up. ***hot change** |
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Now for a look at the people behind the anti-terror effort. If you've see a blue star banner like this one, hanging on a door or widow in the Granite State, it indicates that a loved one from that home is on military duty. Nearly 600 reservists and national guard members have been mobilized. In Rochester last week, more than one hundred members of the 368th Engineering Battalion were recognized before their departure. Producer Phil Vaughn was there to meet soem of the soldiers and their families. |
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Narr 1 - Their faces tell the story. Shots of people talking, hugging etc Narr 2 - These are the families and friends of the 368th Engineering Battalion. For several hours last week, the American Legion hall in Rochester was their place to say goodbye. Commander Carrie Nolet 1-23:45 "And it's probably the last time they'll see family members for a while and it's an official way of recognizing the departure." Narr 3 - Captain Carrie Nolet commands the battalion's one hundred plus members. They are being mobilized to Fort Drum, NY, one stop away from the Middle East. Commander 1-2220 - "We are combat heavy engineers which in civilian life is equivalent to contractors." Catherine 1-315 - "What is this moment like for you? Right now, I'm on edge, my whole life is on hold but that's all right." Narr 4 - Specialist Catherine Pickowicz is from Gilmington. She's a university student and has been in the reserves for three years. As a member of the battalion, she may soon be building roads and bridges in a land far away. Catherine 1-410 - "How do you prepare for this moment? I spend a lot of time with my family because I have put my life on hold and I can continue with that later but I can't spend time with them later." Narr 5 - Catherine has four siblings. Three are in the military. George 1-5842 "It's hard every time to see the kids go. Phil- How do you prepare for that? You don't, you just don't think about it until it happens and when it does you have to deal with it and pray that they're safe." Elly 1-40 - "We talk a lot on the phone and will write letters, we'll get better at it I hope. They know that we love them and care for them and pray for them." Shot of family taking photo Narr 6 - Christine Robblee is here with her husband Dexter. Christine 2 -130 "It's been a lot of mixed emotions - its been exciting, sad kind of angry. Is this something you can prepare for? No because it's too surreal." Dexter 1-3040 "They think I'm a bleeping idiot for going back in and reenlisting but they love me too and support me entirely." Narr 7 - Dexter Robblee and Michael Rowe are long-time reservists and they both teach at Portsmouth High School. Michael 1-2910 "What do your students think of this? At first they didn't believe it was going to happen. When I told them it was, they were like, 'No you are kidding us', most don't want it to happen, but they understand." Dexter 1-3010 - "They accept that I am a soldier and it is necessary and that they have almost, to a person, let me know that they love me and I'm very lucky. Phil- And why are you a soldier, what inspired you? Simply I, as a strong healthy man, I had to go back in after Sept 11th. Shots with Dexter with hand-drawn Valentines cards Narr 8 - Support comes in many forms. Dexter 2-853 - "The elementary school down street gave them to us. Phil- What did you think? I hate to see grown men cry, tough men cry but… I'll carry them with us." Christine 2-220 - Phil "Do you ever second guess that's it's the right thing to do? Yes, but we have a great president so I have to put trust there. My husband wants to be there so I have to support him. That's the best I can do." Christine/Tracy 300 Phil - "Have you been through this before? No. - Hopefully this will be the last time. It's been hard watching her go through this. She hasn't been herself and it's hard to watch someone you love walk into imminent danger. That's why we will be here taking care of her." Narr 9 - For NH Outlook, I'm Phil Vaughn |
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It was a shorter legislative week than planned because of Tuesday's storm, but there was still a lot of activity. Richard Ager takes a look at some of this week's issues and debates. |
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Track: Charter School supporters revived a bill that passed the legislature a year ago, but was vetoed by Governor Shaheen. It would make it easier to open up to two charter schools a year with approval from the state board of education, instead of a local board. Bite: Legislature tape 1 10:22:28 This only improves the charter school law. And it does that by the simple concept that charter schools should not be the responsibility of just one individual district. It should be shared by multiple districts. Track: But critics maintain the school funds have to come from somewhere. Bite: Legislature tape 1 10:20:00 The dept. of education has indicated that this bill may increase local expenditures by an indeterminable amount in fiscal 2004 and each year thereafter. My community finds it difficult to raise local tax dollars to currently support public schools, and with the passage of this bill, it looks like our local education costs will only go up. Track: The bill passed by a 2-1 margin and now goes to the finance committee. Another contentious issue debated - a bill that would ban affirmative action in hiring by any state agency or admissions to the state university system. The system opposes the bill. Bite: Legislature tape 1 11:06:59 And then we have a piece from the president of the university saying 'we want the university to look like the world - we want you to have an experience of seeing a cross-section.' What does that mean? That white people in the university should be in the minority, so that it can look like the world? Track: But opponents of the bill said it is simply unnecessary. Bite: Legislature tape 1 11:11:15 In fact, this is the third time in 6 years this bill has come to ED&A, and we have yet to receive one piece of evidence that the state agencies and universities are not living up to the spirit and letter of the NH Constitution. Is there a problem? No. Track: The bill was defeated by a nearly 3-1 margin. Standup: Legislature tape 2 14:23:10 Sometimes there's no dispute like an old dispute. Two years ago, the United States Supreme Court ruled that Maine owns the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, but House Bill 343 would revive that dispute by appointing a commission to determine the boundary. This in spite of the high court's ruling. Soundup: Legislature tape 2 14:03:47 "All those in favor of adopting the majority committee report signify by saying 'aye'. Aye. Track: That bill passed on a voice vote, although any action would require Maine's participation - not the likeliest prospect. Finally, Representatives Hall is sometimes a forum for public hearings, as it was on Wednesday. The bill in question - right to work legislation that would ban compulsory union dues. Bite: Right To Work Tape 1 3:17:15 Today in New Hampshire, tens and thousands of working men and women, who are the very foundation of our economy, have no choice of whether to become union members or not. They are often forced to pay union dues or lose their jobs. Sadly in many many cases in New Hampshire and around the country, it's far from clear that the union monopoly bargaining benefits union non-members. Bite: Right To Work Tape 2 04:03:35 Robert Danderson/. "I am a union member, a very active one, and I'm also a member of another union, you might not see a similarity, but I sure as heck do, I'm also a member of the United States of America. What this bill would do, it would do the same thing, if you asked every individual if they chose to pay their taxes. How long would we have the services, how long would we have our military, how long would we have any form of economic development? I think it would be quite in shambles. Track: In a highly unusual move, the Deputy Speaker rose to deny reports that the labor committee was stacked to favor the legislation. Bite: Right to Work tape 2 04:02:53 No litmus test on this or any other issue were used for the appointment to the labor committee or any other committee of the House. Soundup: Right To Work Tape 2 4:11:00 Audience applause, chairman calls for order "I'm gonna warn you, I will have the hall cleared. I've spoken to this in the beginning. Now representative Guida, you have a question." Track: Just some of the activity this week at the statehouse. For NH Outlook, I'm Richard Ager. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 2/20/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 17:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we focus on Homeland Security and the "Get Ready" Campaign that was launched today. Here to talk about how we can "Get safe here in NH and what's being done to keep us safe.Don Bliss State Fire Marshal and head of the Office of Emergency Mangement, John Stephen Asst Commissioner of the Department of Safety and Jay Fallon with the FBI. Rolled into this interview was a visit to the Exeter Fire Department. They are equipped with a Haz-mat team. Ally visited with them where they showed her the Haz-mat suit and testing kits. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair, Jennifer Ellis, Tai Freligh NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Tom Ridge\Homeland Security Secretary, Don Bliss\State Fire Marshal, NH Office of Emergency Mngmnt, Jay Fallon\FBI, Supervisory Special Agent, Captain Chris Soave\Emergency Managment Dir - Exeter Fire Dept, Crew Chief Don Matheson\Exeter Fire Dept and Leutenant Bob Irish\Exeter Fire Dept |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 2/20/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 17:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we focus on Homeland Security and the "Get Ready" Campaign that was launched today. Here to talk about how we can "Get safe here in NH and what's being done to keep us safe.Don Bliss State Fire Marshal and head of the Office of Emergency Mangement, John Stephen Asst Commissioner of the Department of Safety and Jay Fallon with the FBI. Rolled into this interview was a visit to the Exeter Fire Department. They are equipped with a Haz-mat team. Ally visited with them where they showed her the Haz-mat suit and testing kits. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair, Jennifer Ellis, Tai Freligh NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Tom Ridge\Homeland Security Secretary, Don Bliss\State Fire Marshal, NH Office of Emergency Mngmnt, Jay Fallon\FBI, Supervisory Special Agent, Captain Chris Soave\Emergency Managment Dir - Exeter Fire Dept, Crew Chief Don Matheson\Exeter Fire Dept and Leutenant Bob Irish\Exeter Fire Dept |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 2/20/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 4:38 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, Now for a look at the people behind the anti-terror effort. Nearly 600 reservists and national guard members have been mobilized. In Rochester last week, more than one hundred members of the 368th Engineering Battalion were recognized before their departure. Producer Phil Vaughn was there to meet soem of the soldiers and their families. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Capt. Carrie Nolet\Battalion Commander, Catherine Pickowicz\368th Battalion, George Pickowicz\Catherine's Father, Elly Pickowicz\Catherine's Mother, Christine Robblee\Portsmouth, Dexter Robblee\368th Battalion, Tracy Geddes\Christine's Sister, Michael Rowe\368th Battalion |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 2/20/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 4:38 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, it was a shorter legislative week than planned because of Tuesday's storm, but there was still a lot of activity. Richard Ager takes a look at some of this week's issues and debates. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Rep. John Hunt\R - Rindge, Rep. Deanna Rush\D - Pembroke, Rep. Ken Weyler\R - Kingston, Rep. Judson Dexter\R - Swanzey, Richard Ager\NH Outlook, Rep. Maureen Mooney\R - Merrimack, Robert Danderson\Mayor of Berlin, Union member, Rep. Mike Whalley\Deputy Speaker - NH House |
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