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 Preshow #1 Gay MarriageReturn to index of stories... |
One man. One woman. The President believes that's the definition of marriage. And he wants a consitutional amendment affirming that. |
| Preshow #2 Budget Return to index of stories... |
Plus, talk of deep cuts in the state's largest school district. Will other communities face the same problem? |
| Preshow #3 Barbara Dimmick Return to index of stories... |
And later, we continue our series of conversations with Granite State authors, we sit down with the winner of the New Hampshire Writer's projects best work of fiction. Barbara Dimmick. |
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Hello and welcome. I'm Mike Nikitas from NECN. New England Cable News, guest hosting tonight on NH Outlook. |
| Intro Gay Marriage Return to index of stories... |
President Bush says he supports a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage. The President says he's determined to defend what he calls the "sanctity" of marriage between a man and a woman. And as Dana Bash reports, it will be a hot button issue during the presidential campaign. |
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--REPORTER PKG-AS FOLLOWS--
From Massachussetts.to San Francisco. Same sex marriage dominates the headlines.and is about to explode onto the campaign trail. Beyond Iraq, jobs and healthcare, it's kind of the last big difference in the national debate we're going to have. Bush I'm troubled by what I've seen. People need to be involved with this decision. Marriage ought to be defined by the people, not by the courts. Conservatives have pushed for a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage for months. After treading carefully on the hotbutton issue. aides say the president is now poised to support one like this: "Marriage in the United States shall consist only of the union of a man and a woman." Leaving open the possibility of states allowing civil unions, like in Vermont. The latest CNN Gallup poll shows an overwhelming number of Americans, 64%, oppose gay marriage. But they are mixed on whether amending the constitutional is necessary. Gay rights activists in the president's party have a warning. Mark Mead We would urge the president to weigh in against this amendment. It is neither compassionate nor conservative. While gay marriage has become a key civil rights issue for core Democrats. Candidates see the polls too, and know there are risks. Presidential hopeful John Edwards opposes gay marriage but supports granting some rights. And frontrunner John Kerry supports civil unions. kerry I don't happen to support marriage, I support rights. I think it is important to give people rights, but there is a distinction between the two." He was one of only 14 senators to vote against the 1996 defense of marriage act, which made states free to ignore gay unions and marriages from other states. Bush campaign aides say it fits perfectly into their "John Kerry Is A Liberal" playbook. "There is no way in the world he can walk away from that issue, it has to be therefore on the major differences in the campaign" s/u Aides say once the president makes his decision, the issue will likely be high up in his stump speech. Democrats accuse the white house of looking for a cultural wedge issue because things like jobs and iraq havent been going their way. -----END-----CNN.SCRIPT |
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A New Hampshire state senate committee last week held a hearing on the definition of marriage. The bill states that marriage is only between a man and a woman. Hundreds of people showed up to testify. The committee is expected to make its recommendation to the full Senate next Tuesday. |
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The city of Nashua is facing some painful decisions, and it's not alone. The state is cutting back money for the schools, and the city can't afford to increase its school budget at all, much less make up the difference. That means the prospect of deep school cuts. And as our Phil Vaughn found out, that has brought parents from at least one neighborhood out to the streets. |
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Shots of parents waiting N1 - Parents arrive at Mt Pleasant School early these days. Before picking up their children, they have important things to talk about. Clips 2- 1000,1705, 1400. N2 - Rumors are quickly spreading through this Nashua neighborhood. Parents have heard that budget cuts may close their school. Lisa 1-5147 "People are worried not only about this school but everywhere else too. If this school closes… if closes it'll have an emotional impact on us." N3 - To avoid tax increases next year, the mayor has told the school district to cut back. With the exception of an additional 1.8 million dollars to complete construction of a high school the board of education cannot increase next year's budget. That will cost them 5 million dollars. Clips - parents talk about level funding, no additional money for schools. N4 - Lisa and other parents have a question for the mayor. Lisa 2-2455 "I would like to ask where's the money from Concord." Mayor 3-3210 "Nashua has lost $7 million from the state over the past two years. I wish I knew where it went… we should be treated a lot better." N5- Mayor Bernard Street is a republican and a close friend of the governor. He claims there was a promise made by the state legislature that has been broken. Mayor 3-4339 "We were promised during the education funding court decision, and Governor Benson sat here and told me - we'd get between 27-29 million dollars years… that promise has gone by the board. I have tried to convince the legislature when they make a promise to keep it." N6 - As part of the state's Adequate Education Grant, Concord did sent Nashua $29 million last year. But between this year and next the city will receive 7 million dollars less. Mark 1-3000 "What we're doing is hoping for the best and planning for the worst." N7 - Mark Conrad is Nashua's school business administrator. He has the unenviable task of helping cut $5 million from an $84 million proposed budget. Mark 1-2615 "To reach a $5 million deduction the superintendent has said we'll need to look at programs - such as closing a school, kindergarten, busing for high school students…have to go into existing programs." Lisa 1-4930 "What will it mean to you if they close this school? I think…and I have a son who is scheduled to attend kindergarten next year." Mayor 3-3533 "I am not recommending cutting kindergarten or closing any school… all of that has come from the board of education and I consider it saber rattling." Mark 1-2928 "We're in a difficult situation. We're not saying these things to alarm people… don't want to wait until the last minute to prepare parents and schools should these cuts be needed." Shot of principal Geer talking with parents Geer 2-135 "You've been here 27 years - can $5 million in cuts be made? That's the scary thing, 85% of the budget consists of salaries…doesn't take long to get to personnel and programs." Mark 1-3840 "Losing money is one thing. What is more difficult is the state legislature backed away from the adequate funding formula, they change it every year - three changes in three years. So when we do find out what we're getting next year, it may not be close to what we have received in the current year. Long term stability is the key issue." Mayor 3-4650 "How will this problem be resolved for the long term? I wish I knew and had a vote in Concord… I meet with reps and ask for a fair shake and I'll continue to make a lot of noise." Lisa 1-5455 "If I had an easy solution it would be resolved by now. Need to have a different tax system… look at these things to solve this." On camera - "A final decision by the board of education on budget cuts may not be final until July 1. Until then, parents and teachers will have to wait and see." Mayor 3-5238 "The decision will be a reasonable one but the fluff will be gone. If you're asking me what the fluff is see me in two months and we'll have those answers." N8 - For NH Outlook, I'm Phil Vaughn. |
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Joining us now to talk more about New Hampshire's dwindling school budgets - Marilyn Peterman from the Coalition for Adequate Education Funding and Senator Frank Sapareto - Senator Sapareto has been a vocal supporter in funding an adequate education. |
| Intro Barbara Dimmick Return to index of stories... |
Finally tonight, we continue our series of conversations with Granite State authors, who were recently recognized by the New Hampshire Writer's Project 2003 Literary Awards. Producer Barrett Lester sat down with Barbara Dimmick who is the recipient of the Outstanding Work of Fiction Award for her book Heart Side Up. Dimmick discussed how she drew from her own experiences to create a strong main character who retreats to a simpler life in the woods. |
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That is it for this edition of our program. For more information and links to our guests and interviews, connect with us on-line at nhptv.org. Join our online discussion and tell us what's on your mind. You can also find streaming video of all our broadcasts. |
| Tomorrow Return to index of stories... |
On the next New Hampshire Outlook - Concealed Weapons. The NH Senate has voted to eliminate the need for concealed weapons permits. The bill is now on its way to the House. We'll explore the issue and hear from supporters and opponents on Wednesday. |
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We'll see you next time. I'm Mike Nikitas. Thanks for watching. |
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Thanks to the Stratford Foundation which has provided continuing major funding for the production of NH Outlook |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. Concealed Weapons. The Senate has voted to eliminate the need for concealed weapons permits. We'll hear from supporters and opponents. Join us tonight at 10:00 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 02/24/04 22:00 HOST: Mike Nikitas Length: 03:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, One man. One woman. The President believes that's the definition of marriage. And he wants a consitutional amendment affirming that. Plus, talk of deep cuts in the state's largest school district. Will other communities face the same problem? And later, we continue our series of conversations with Granite State authors, we sit down with the winner of the New Hampshire Writer's projects best work of fiction. Barbara Dimmick. President Bush says he supports a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage. The President says he's determined to defend what he calls the "sanctity" of marriage between a man and a woman. And as Dana Bash reports, it will be a hot button issue during the presidential campaign. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Dana Bash NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Bill McInturff\Public Opinion Strategies, Mark Mead\Log Cabin Republicans, Sen. John Kerry\D - Presidential Candidate, Dana Bash\White House Correspondent |
| key: Family/ Marriage Return to index of stories... |
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 02/24/04 22:00 HOST: Mike Nikitas Length: 03:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, One man. One woman. The President believes that's the definition of marriage. And he wants a consitutional amendment affirming that. Plus, talk of deep cuts in the state's largest school district. Will other communities face the same problem? And later, we continue our series of conversations with Granite State authors, we sit down with the winner of the New Hampshire Writer's projects best work of fiction. Barbara Dimmick. President Bush says he supports a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage. The President says he's determined to defend what he calls the "sanctity" of marriage between a man and a woman. And as Dana Bash reports, it will be a hot button issue during the presidential campaign. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Dana Bash NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Bill McInturff\Public Opinion Strategies, Mark Mead\Log Cabin Republicans, Sen. John Kerry\D - Presidential Candidate, Dana Bash\White House Correspondent |
| key: Minorites/ Civil Rights Return to index of stories... |
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 02/24/04 22:00 HOST: Mike Nikitas Length: 03:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, One man. One woman. The President believes that's the definition of marriage. And he wants a consitutional amendment affirming that. Plus, talk of deep cuts in the state's largest school district. Will other communities face the same problem? And later, we continue our series of conversations with Granite State authors, we sit down with the winner of the New Hampshire Writer's projects best work of fiction. Barbara Dimmick. President Bush says he supports a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage. The President says he's determined to defend what he calls the "sanctity" of marriage between a man and a woman. And as Dana Bash reports, it will be a hot button issue during the presidential campaign. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Dana Bash NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Bill McInturff\Public Opinion Strategies, Mark Mead\Log Cabin Republicans, Sen. John Kerry\D - Presidential Candidate, Dana Bash\White House Correspondent |
| key: National Politics/ Government Return to index of stories... |
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 02/24/04 22:00 HOST: Mike Nikitas Length: 03:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, One man. One woman. The President believes that's the definition of marriage. And he wants a consitutional amendment affirming that. Plus, talk of deep cuts in the state's largest school district. Will other communities face the same problem? And later, we continue our series of conversations with Granite State authors, we sit down with the winner of the New Hampshire Writer's projects best work of fiction. Barbara Dimmick. President Bush says he supports a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage. The President says he's determined to defend what he calls the "sanctity" of marriage between a man and a woman. And as Dana Bash reports, it will be a hot button issue during the presidential campaign. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Dana Bash NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Bill McInturff\Public Opinion Strategies, Mark Mead\Log Cabin Republicans, Sen. John Kerry\D - Presidential Candidate, Dana Bash\White House Correspondent |
| key: Religion/ Ethics Return to index of stories... |
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 02/24/04 22:00 HOST: Mike Nikitas Length: 03:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, One man. One woman. The President believes that's the definition of marriage. And he wants a consitutional amendment affirming that. Plus, talk of deep cuts in the state's largest school district. Will other communities face the same problem? And later, we continue our series of conversations with Granite State authors, we sit down with the winner of the New Hampshire Writer's projects best work of fiction. Barbara Dimmick. President Bush says he supports a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage. The President says he's determined to defend what he calls the "sanctity" of marriage between a man and a woman. And as Dana Bash reports, it will be a hot button issue during the presidential campaign. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Dana Bash NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Bill McInturff\Public Opinion Strategies, Mark Mead\Log Cabin Republicans, Sen. John Kerry\D - Presidential Candidate, Dana Bash\White House Correspondent |
| key: Community Politics/ Government Return to index of stories... |
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 02/24/04 22:00 HOST: Mike Nikitas Length: 15:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, One man. One woman. The President believes that's the definition of marriage. And he wants a consitutional amendment affirming that. Plus, talk of deep cuts in the state's largest school district. Will other communities face the same problem? And later, we continue our series of conversations with Granite State authors, we sit down with the winner of the New Hampshire Writer's projects best work of fiction. Barbara Dimmick. The city of Nashua is facing some painful decisions, and it's not alone. The state is cutting back money for the schools, and the city can't afford to increase its school budget at all, much less make up the difference. That means the prospect of deep school cuts. And as our Phil Vaughn found out, that has brought parents from at least one neighborhood out to the streets. Joining us now to talk more about New Hampshire's dwindling school budgets - Marilyn Peterman from the Coalition for Adequate Education Funding and Senator Frank Sapareto - Senator Sapareto has been a vocal supporter in funding an adequate education. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Lisa Law\Nashua Resident, Linda LaFlamme\Nashua Residen, Bernard Streeter\Mayor of Nashua, Mark Conrad\School Business Administrator, Phil Vaughn\NH Outlook, Marilyn Peterman\Coalition for Adequate Education Funding, Sen. Frank Sapareto\R - District 19 |
| key: State Politics/ Government Return to index of stories... |
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 02/24/04 22:00 HOST: Mike Nikitas Length: 15:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, One man. One woman. The President believes that's the definition of marriage. And he wants a consitutional amendment affirming that. Plus, talk of deep cuts in the state's largest school district. Will other communities face the same problem? And later, we continue our series of conversations with Granite State authors, we sit down with the winner of the New Hampshire Writer's projects best work of fiction. Barbara Dimmick. The city of Nashua is facing some painful decisions, and it's not alone. The state is cutting back money for the schools, and the city can't afford to increase its school budget at all, much less make up the difference. That means the prospect of deep school cuts. And as our Phil Vaughn found out, that has brought parents from at least one neighborhood out to the streets. Joining us now to talk more about New Hampshire's dwindling school budgets - Marilyn Peterman from the Coalition for Adequate Education Funding and Senator Frank Sapareto - Senator Sapareto has been a vocal supporter in funding an adequate education. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Lisa Law\Nashua Resident, Linda LaFlamme\Nashua Residen, Bernard Streeter\Mayor of Nashua, Mark Conrad\School Business Administrator, Phil Vaughn\NH Outlook, Marilyn Peterman\Coalition for Adequate Education Funding, Sen. Frank Sapareto\R - District 19 |
| key: Economy/ Business Return to index of stories... |
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 02/24/04 22:00 HOST: Mike Nikitas Length: 15:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, One man. One woman. The President believes that's the definition of marriage. And he wants a consitutional amendment affirming that. Plus, talk of deep cuts in the state's largest school district. Will other communities face the same problem? And later, we continue our series of conversations with Granite State authors, we sit down with the winner of the New Hampshire Writer's projects best work of fiction. Barbara Dimmick. The city of Nashua is facing some painful decisions, and it's not alone. The state is cutting back money for the schools, and the city can't afford to increase its school budget at all, much less make up the difference. That means the prospect of deep school cuts. And as our Phil Vaughn found out, that has brought parents from at least one neighborhood out to the streets. Joining us now to talk more about New Hampshire's dwindling school budgets - Marilyn Peterman from the Coalition for Adequate Education Funding and Senator Frank Sapareto - Senator Sapareto has been a vocal supporter in funding an adequate education. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Lisa Law\Nashua Resident, Linda LaFlamme\Nashua Residen, Bernard Streeter\Mayor of Nashua, Mark Conrad\School Business Administrator, Phil Vaughn\NH Outlook, Marilyn Peterman\Coalition for Adequate Education Funding, Sen. Frank Sapareto\R - District 19 |
| key: Education Return to index of stories... |
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 02/24/04 22:00 HOST: Mike Nikitas Length: 15:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, One man. One woman. The President believes that's the definition of marriage. And he wants a consitutional amendment affirming that. Plus, talk of deep cuts in the state's largest school district. Will other communities face the same problem? And later, we continue our series of conversations with Granite State authors, we sit down with the winner of the New Hampshire Writer's projects best work of fiction. Barbara Dimmick. The city of Nashua is facing some painful decisions, and it's not alone. The state is cutting back money for the schools, and the city can't afford to increase its school budget at all, much less make up the difference. That means the prospect of deep school cuts. And as our Phil Vaughn found out, that has brought parents from at least one neighborhood out to the streets. Joining us now to talk more about New Hampshire's dwindling school budgets - Marilyn Peterman from the Coalition for Adequate Education Funding and Senator Frank Sapareto - Senator Sapareto has been a vocal supporter in funding an adequate education. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Lisa Law\Nashua Resident, Linda LaFlamme\Nashua Residen, Bernard Streeter\Mayor of Nashua, Mark Conrad\School Business Administrator, Phil Vaughn\NH Outlook, Marilyn Peterman\Coalition for Adequate Education Funding, Sen. Frank Sapareto\R - District 19 |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 02/24/04 22:00 HOST: Mike Nikitas Length: 06:30 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, One man. One woman. The President believes that's the definition of marriage. And he wants a consitutional amendment affirming that. Plus, talk of deep cuts in the state's largest school district. Will other communities face the same problem? And later, we continue our series of conversations with Granite State authors, we sit down with the winner of the New Hampshire Writer's projects best work of fiction. Barbara Dimmick. Finally tonight, we continue our series of conversations with Granite State authors, who were recently recognized by the New Hampshire Writer's Project 2003 Literary Awards. Producer Barrett Lester sat down with Barbara Dimmick who is the recipient of the Outstanding Work of Fiction Award for her book Heart Side Up. Dimmick discussed how she drew from her own experiences to create a strong main character who retreats to a simpler life in the woods. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Barrett Lester NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Barbara Dimmick\Author, "Heart Side Up" |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. . Tonight at 10pm on New Hampshire Public Television. |