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Hello. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to NH Outlook. |
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Have you ever wondered how you might react if you suddenly lost your health insurance? A report published by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation estimates that in New Hampshire more than 140,000 people recently faced that dilemma. Those people, according to the report were uninsured for at least six months in 2001. Last week, a coalition of organizations held daily, public events to talk about the problem of being uninsured. The week started off with a town hall meeting in Manchester. Phil Vaughn reports. 156-200 |
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Sound of Laura "…this is the Exchange." Narr 1 - Not many town hall meetings receive this much attention. But when health care is the issue, people tend to listen. Sound of meeting Narr 2 - Elected officials, health care providers and citizens joined NHPR's Laura Knoy on the Exchange last week. They gave up a few hours of their day to talk about health insurance and a lack there of. Squires sound - "In NH there are 30,000…" Narr 3 - According to the latest US Census, the number of uninsured in this country is growing. Last year it approached 42 million people. Donna Lencki sound - "…with the economic times we're in…can't pay it." Narr 4 - All last week, there were public meetings like this one around Manchester. The theme was surviving without health insurance. Amanda Giles clip - "We need to…" Narr 5 - Before finding a job with New Hampshire Citizens Alliance, Amanda Giles lived four months without health insurance. It was a risk she never imagined she would ever have to take. Amanda clip - "I took it for granted…" Sound from meeting - "The majority of uninsured are 18-44… children's programs are working." Shawn LaFrance clip - "There are some programs that work…" Narr 6 - Shawn LaFrance works for the Foundation for Healthy Communities. Shawn clip - "So what we need to do is expand on these…" Dissolve to photo store Narr 7 - Carolyn and Warren Horst were unable to make the meeting. They own this photo finishing business in Nashua and couldn't get away. At one time, Carolyn worked for SleepNet Corporation in Manchester and had the benefits of health insurance. Clip - "Then what happened? I lost my job…" Narr 8 - Along with her job went their insurance. So Carolyn looked around for a comparable policy. Clip - "This is what I found…1,200 dollars a month…so we are without insurance…a risk we had to take." Narr 9 - Need a concluding statement here |
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Joining us now, Dr. Jim Squires, President of the Endowment for Health and Dr. Rob Nordgren, a Pediatrician and the Executive Director Child Health Services in Manchester. |
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30:38 There are over 50,000 small employers with 1-50 employees in the state of NH. Over 35% of these are sole-proprietors and self-employed individuals. They have one employee- themselves. Increasing the minimum group size of 2 will result in almost 18,000 small employers losing protections that they now have under the current law. 50:15 Recently, when you made changes to the individual market here we re-entered as we said we would and we're here today to say that if this bill passes as is we will re-enter this market as well, the small group market as well. With it we will bring MSAs and other health reimbursement account like products. 45:23 We don't believe there's that much wrong in the NH small group market right now. There are MSAs being offered. There are differentiations of products that are coming forward. We believe that the route to go is not turning back the clock to pre-1994 and going back to underwriting. We believe that business management programs can help lower the increase in cost just as effectively and perhaps more effectively manage diseases and those that are ill than underwriting will. |
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New Hampshire and the nation are under a heightened terror alert. The warning was issued following President Bush's speech on Monday. The alert was raised from yellow to orange -- the second-highest level in the color-coded system. Don Bliss of the New Hampshire Office of Emergency Management says all law enforcement, fire officials, EMT's and haz mat teams have been contacted along with state agencies. Bliss says he's met with personel at the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant and all appropriate secuirty measures have been taken at the facility. He emphasizes that there have been no specific threats to New Hampshire - however, when any hostilities begin, authorities must be prepared for any kind of retaliatory action. Manchester Airport Director Kevin Dillon outlines what steps are taken there when the alert is raised. |
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It's been said that civilians and military people live in different worlds. In recognition of that observation, the army regularly appoints a civilian aide from each state to the secretary of the army. The civilian aide reports to the secretary on conditions and issues within the state that concern the army. Today, Griffin Dalianis, a well-known veterans' rights activist, was invested as New Hampshire's civilian aide to the army secretary. Richard Ager has this report. |
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tape 1 13:00:47 This is a flag that was flown over the capitol on Sept. 11, 2002 - but it was flown in honor of all those who perished on Sept. 11. Track: The ceremony, with its clear recognition of an impending war, was a reminder that the U.S. Army sees the need to reach out beyond the Pentagon to every state and territory. Bite: tape 1 13:06:20 I think you would all agree we live in troubling times. I think that you would agree that our nation has been called to the test and I think you would be proud if you could see how our American sons and daughters have responded to the call of duty and are responding to that test. Track: As commanding general of the first United States Army, General Inge is responsible for investing new civilian aides to the secretary of the army. Bite: tape 1 13:09:42 Today it exists to connect the people of the land with the secretary of the army - to give feedback and to receive feedback. Very valuable program to the secretary, very valuable program to the army. Soundup: tape 1 13:12:05 In recognition of his ability and his patriotism, Dr. Griffin Dalianis, NH, is hereby appointed civilian to the secretary of the army, to serve as such until Oct. 27, 2004. Bite; I know that Grif likes lapel pins, but this is a special lapel pin that signifies his appointment as a civilian aide, to be worn when among army people for I can assure you that at least in the army community, we recognize what this pin stands for. "I don't think I'll put it on top of the flag." "No." "No - beside the flag." "Thank you general" soundup: 13:18:12 God bless America Track: Among his first acts as NH's civilian aide to the army was getting everyone on their feet for his favorite patriotic song. soundup: tape 1 13;20:07 This is what makes me proud. A lot of my friends sitting here said 'Grif, this is the perfect job for you - right up your alley.' And it is, because now, I get a second chance at 60 years old, to help work with our military, to make sure they endeavor to win and make our country and our world safer for democracy. Track: Griffin Dalianis served in the air force during the Vietnam war and has long worked on veterans issues around the state. He says his priorities begin with the soldiers and their families. Bite: tape 2 13:41:39 With war coming upon us, the people of NH need to have information and have it quickly in regard to their sons and daughters that are overseas and I think a speedy dissemination of information that I will receive from First Army and the Pentagon will be helpful in easing some of the parents worries about their children. Track: Dalianis also says his professional background as a psychotherapist will help in his work as a conduit of understanding between the public and the army. bite: tape 2 13:43:34 I think my training and working with many, many people over that time helps give me a better sense of the sensitivities of people and what they can take for information and and what they cannot take for information. And how to deal with that. Track: The appointment even got a high court approval from Griffin's wife. Bite: tape 1 13:34:18 Griffin works so hard all the time for veterans' causes that I'm just delighted that he's finally been recognized in such a large way for that. It means everything to him, and I think he really deserves this. soundup: tape 2 13:24:07 We can't live under terrorism any longer. wherever it is, we need to root it out and take care of it. I am backing my president, my congressional leadership, my generals. Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like you to take your glasses. Track: And with that, New Hampshire's new civilian aide to the army, who has a reputation for always having something to say, proposed a toast to the nation and state. soundup: 13:24:44 God bless them all. I don't think I have anything else to say. Track: For NH Outlook, I'm richard Ager. |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - the wood energy plant debate |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. The Wood enegy debate. A bill currently in the house is designed to preserve the woodchip industry as an alternative fuel source. Not everyone agrees. We'll have the story tonight at 10. |
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After the September 11th terrorist attacks, congress swiftly passed the USA Patriot Act. - Under that legislation, federal authorities were given expanded wiretap authority and permission to monitor e-mail and the internet. Just last month, a confidential document now refered to as "Patriot II" was obtained by the Center for Public Integrity. That proposed legislation - from the U.S. Justice Department -would greatly expand law enforcement and intelligence gathering authority , authorize secret arrests, and create a DNA database of those even supsected or association with terrorism or terrorist groups. And even though the bill has not been introduced to Congress.there has been intense debate over the issue of safety versus privacy. Joining me to talk more about that from Justiceworks at the University of New Hampshire Charles Putnam and Michael Skibbie. Charles served in the Attorney General's office for over 15 years. And Michael was with the Public Defender Program. How will war with Iraq influence public opinion for need of this legislation? Of course, debate over loss of personal freedoms vs. national security What does Patriot II do ? How would it impact surveillance of citizens? What about our bank acctts. credit cards? Thoughts on new computer to rank risk of airline passengers? How would immigrants be impacted? Extradition without treaty and expanded deportation? What about the issue of secret evidence - what is that? Also mandatory pretrial detention for suspects - why? Secret arrests? Would this bill decrease access to public info? If so what type? What about restriction of info on potential pollution by private chemical companies - is that sopotential terrorists won't know where these chems are? DNA database on anyone SUPECTED of terrorist activities? FBI can eavesdrop on wedsites you visit what you search for on Google, who you chat with through email and instant messaging without court order for up to 48 hours! |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/18/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 19:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we begin with the a look at the uninsured. Have you ever wondered how you might react if you suddenly lost your health insurance? A report published by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation estimates that in New Hampshire more than 140,000 people recently faced that dilemma. Those people, according to the report were uninsured for at least six months in 2001. Last week, a coalition of organizations held daily, public events to talk about the problem of being uninsured. The week started off with a town hall meeting in Manchester. Joining us for a studio discussion Dr. Jim Squires, President of the Endowment for Health and Dr. Rob Nordgren, a Pediatrician and the Executive Director Child Health Services in Manchester. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Dr. Jim Squires\Pres, Endowment for Health, Donna Lencki\CEO, Choicelinx Corp, Amanda Giles\NH Citizens Alliance, Sam Mekrut\Exec Dir, NH Citizens Alliance, Shawn LaFrance\Foundation For Healthy Communities, Carolyn Horst\Small Business Owner, Warren Horst\Small Business Owner, Dr. Rob Nordgren\Exec Dir, Child Health Srvcs |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/18/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 19:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we begin with the a look at the uninsured. Have you ever wondered how you might react if you suddenly lost your health insurance? A report published by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation estimates that in New Hampshire more than 140,000 people recently faced that dilemma. Those people, according to the report were uninsured for at least six months in 2001. Last week, a coalition of organizations held daily, public events to talk about the problem of being uninsured. The week started off with a town hall meeting in Manchester. Joining us for a studio discussion Dr. Jim Squires, President of the Endowment for Health and Dr. Rob Nordgren, a Pediatrician and the Executive Director Child Health Services in Manchester. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Dr. Jim Squires\Pres, Endowment for Health, Donna Lencki\CEO, Choicelinx Corp, Amanda Giles\NH Citizens Alliance, Sam Mekrut\Exec Dir, NH Citizens Alliance, Shawn LaFrance\Foundation For Healthy Communities, Carolyn Horst\Small Business Owner, Warren Horst\Small Business Owner, Dr. Rob Nordgren\Exec Dir, Child Health Srvcs |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/18/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 1:30 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we turn to the conflict with Iraq and the nations hightened terror alert. The warning was issued following President Bush's speech on Monday. The alert was raised from yellow to orange -- the second-highest level in the color-coded system. We spoke with Manchester Airport Director Kevin Dillon, he outlined what steps are taken there when the alert is raised. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Celene Ramadan NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Kevin Dillion\Director, Manchester Airport |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/18/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 1:30 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we turn to the conflict with Iraq and the nations hightened terror alert. The warning was issued following President Bush's speech on Monday. The alert was raised from yellow to orange -- the second-highest level in the color-coded system. We spoke with Manchester Airport Director Kevin Dillon, he outlined what steps are taken there when the alert is raised. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Celene Ramadan NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/18/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 1:30 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we turn to the conflict with Iraq and the nations hightened terror alert. The warning was issued following President Bush's speech on Monday. The alert was raised from yellow to orange -- the second-highest level in the color-coded system. We spoke with Manchester Airport Director Kevin Dillon, he outlined what steps are taken there when the alert is raised. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Celene Ramadan NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/18/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 5:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, wrap up our show with a military ceremony held in the state. It's been said that civilians and military people live in different worlds. In recognition of that observation, the army regularly appoints a civilian aide from each state to the secretary of the army. The civilian aide reports to the secretary on conditions and issues within the state that concern the army. Today, Griffin Dalianis, a well-known veterans' rights activist, was invested as New Hampshire's civilian aide to the army secretary. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Pam Coker\Spokesperson, Sen John Sununu, Lt. Gen. Joseph Inge\Commanding General, First U.S. Army, Griffin Dalianis\NH Civilian Aide to Secretary of the Army, Linda Dalianis\Assoc Justice, NH Supreme Court |
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