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Separated from their 7 children in war-torn Congo -- an african couple dreams of reuniting their family. We'll talk to community members from around the state who've ralled for their cause. |
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And later,we'll debrief you on the case of a former state volunteer, 187-thousand dollars in broker fees.and the Attorney General's suit to have the money returned to the state. |
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. |
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They lived thru civil war in their native Congo -- survived an earthquake that destroyed half of their city -- and managed to escape to America. But, their children were left behind. As the african couple struggles to reunite their war-torn family, a community has rallied behind them. With their help --they may soon have their children here in the states -- and, in their new home in Manchester. We begin with the continuing saga of Hubert and Helene Sim-wa-rah-yee. |
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they took me from my room to the living room and then they hit me and my wife and children tried to call, they mouth don't cry if someone cry we will kill him now, they hit 30-45 minutes.1 of them we have to kill him now, the other one said, now we have to kill him. he took gun, people understand, took machete, want to cut my head, cut this part of my hand, then the children cried. TR 2: It was nearby gunfire that scared his attackers away. Fearing for his safety friends urged him to leave the country: if I leave family what can happen to them. They know I am a human rights worker, I have to stay I can't leave family I got message that I won the lottery, diversity lottery visa - what can we do we have no money to fly. A friend sent enuf money for Hubert and his wife to flee the country. They left their 7 children with family thinking their separation would last a few weeks. They settled in Manchester and took jobs to raise money for airfare. Only later did they discover their childrens visas had expired -- dashing all hopes of a speedy reunion. With the help of a humanitarian group - Helene and Hubert's children were given safe passage out of the Congo. Q When was the last time you spoke with your children. 2 weeks ago…when they reached kampala from goma. the day that we talked to them.they tell us that they are now in a new country, far from our native country and far from their parents they need to reach us as soon as possible you have these children who have visas and on waiting list and the are in congo.killed millions..it's a terrible situation. Community activists touched by their story have written petitions and contacted congressmen to help reunite the war-torn family. the petition for your children has gone right to the top of the list.don't mean visas are granted…but 5-year waiting period has been waived, hear that this morning…approved, now marty back on the phone.expediting visas so Meanwhile…Hubert and Helene communicate with their children by e-mail on a donated computer. So how often do you e-mail.do you try to email every day, yes daily.cost of phone is very expensive. We usually talk to them on Saturday, because we work different shift, only on weekends we can be together, if mom is not here, where is our mom.where is our mom. they start english class last week…that's good.they practice at home okay. Hubert and Helene continue to practice their english and when needed sister Irene Marie with the catholic charities serves as translator. The former banker and teacher work in a nearby factory and send money home for their children. helen.you have a tiny place.what will you do when they get here 49:48 when 7 children walk in I'll probably have to sacrifice my work, I've already worked 1 year at perfect fit in suncook, earned days off I've reserved th ose days for the arrival of my children. what's the first thing you want to do when you see your kids its not easy to explain. I think, firs thing to cry, the joy we will be very glad that we can cry we don't know if we can start by youngest or biggest allof them in our hands its undescribeable to say how we can feel that day.it will be a very great for us Poverty and civil war has caused immense suffering in the Congo and is never far from their minds. we are here we are thinking aobut our children.but we are thinking about the other people too.when we see them suffering it hurts us, people die nothing to eat, nothing, killing because of opinion. we're also thinking as soon as they're able to work we will see about them helping our neighbors who are forced to remain there, if we can help them financially we will be pitching in the day that soldiers came to my house I thought it was my last day in my life, you have a lot of things to do.you must continue improve many things in America and then come and do solution. It's been 18 months since they've seen their 5 boys and 2 girls. Hubert and Helene long for the day when they no longer need phones to reach out and touch them. they have swalhi, uganda, english and french…you have to focus the priority.its very important you know. |
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Here to talk about the case and the community outreach are: Nina Glick Schiller, a professor of Anthropology at UNH, Kelli Swazey, a UNH student and founder of the campus group "Committe for Rights and Justice", and Dudley Dudley, a former state representative and executive councillor from Durham and longtime political activist. Welcome!! |
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We should know in thirty days whether the children are granted their request for humanitarian parole. |
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Monday was the beginning of a lengthy hearing process for Linda Pepin. The former volunteer for Governor Craig Benson negotiated state health insurance contracts. She received 187-thousand dollars in broker fees. But the state is suing to get the money back, saying she brokered those deals without a license. Richard Ager spent all day at the hearing and joins us now with more. |
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So, Richard, what's the next step? |
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Next month, senior citizens will be able to choose a Medicare-approved prescription drug discount card. On the next New Hampshire Outlook we'll look at who the card benefits and what services it will provide. |
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I'm Beth Carroll. Thanks for watching. We'll see you next time |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. New medicare rules and how they affect you or the older person in your life. Join us tonight at 10:00 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 04/19/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 20:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, Separated from their 7 children in war-torn Congo -- an african couple dreams of reuniting their family. We'll talk to community members from around the state who've ralled for their cause. And later,we'll debrief you on the case of a former state volunteer, 187-thousand dollars in broker fees and the Attorney General's suit to have the money returned to the state. They lived thru civil war in their native Congo survived an earthquake that destroyed half of their city and managed to escape to America. But, their children were left behind. As the african couple struggles to reunite their war-torn family, a community has rallied behind them. With their help they may soon have their children here in the states and, in their new home in Manchester. We begin with the continuing saga of Hubert and Helene Simwerayi. Here to talk about the case and the community outreach are: Nina Glick Schiller, a professor of Anthropology at UNH, Kelli Swazey, a UNH student and founder of the campus group "Committe for Rights and Justice", and Dudley Dudley, a former state representative and executive councillor from Durham and longtime political activist. PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Simwerayi Hubert Wetemwami\Congo Emigre, Rep. Jeb Bradley\ New Hampshire, Simwerayi Helene Batyo\Congo Emigre, Voice of translator\Sister Irene Marie NH Catholic Charities, Nina Glick Schiller\UNH Professor of Anthropology, Dudley Dudley\Political Activist, Kelli Swazey\Committee for Rights and Justice at UNH |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 04/19/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 20:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, Separated from their 7 children in war-torn Congo -- an african couple dreams of reuniting their family. We'll talk to community members from around the state who've ralled for their cause. And later,we'll debrief you on the case of a former state volunteer, 187-thousand dollars in broker fees and the Attorney General's suit to have the money returned to the state. They lived thru civil war in their native Congo survived an earthquake that destroyed half of their city and managed to escape to America. But, their children were left behind. As the african couple struggles to reunite their war-torn family, a community has rallied behind them. With their help they may soon have their children here in the states and, in their new home in Manchester. We begin with the continuing saga of Hubert and Helene Simwerayi. Here to talk about the case and the community outreach are: Nina Glick Schiller, a professor of Anthropology at UNH, Kelli Swazey, a UNH student and founder of the campus group "Committe for Rights and Justice", and Dudley Dudley, a former state representative and executive councillor from Durham and longtime political activist. PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Simwerayi Hubert Wetemwami\Congo Emigre, Rep. Jeb Bradley\ New Hampshire, Simwerayi Helene Batyo\Congo Emigre, Voice of translator\Sister Irene Marie NH Catholic Charities, Nina Glick Schiller\UNH Professor of Anthropology, Dudley Dudley\Political Activist, Kelli Swazey\Committee for Rights and Justice at UNH |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 04/19/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 20:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, Separated from their 7 children in war-torn Congo -- an african couple dreams of reuniting their family. We'll talk to community members from around the state who've ralled for their cause. And later,we'll debrief you on the case of a former state volunteer, 187-thousand dollars in broker fees and the Attorney General's suit to have the money returned to the state. They lived thru civil war in their native Congo survived an earthquake that destroyed half of their city and managed to escape to America. But, their children were left behind. As the african couple struggles to reunite their war-torn family, a community has rallied behind them. With their help they may soon have their children here in the states and, in their new home in Manchester. We begin with the continuing saga of Hubert and Helene Simwerayi. Here to talk about the case and the community outreach are: Nina Glick Schiller, a professor of Anthropology at UNH, Kelli Swazey, a UNH student and founder of the campus group "Committe for Rights and Justice", and Dudley Dudley, a former state representative and executive councillor from Durham and longtime political activist. PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Simwerayi Hubert Wetemwami\Congo Emigre, Rep. Jeb Bradley\ New Hampshire, Simwerayi Helene Batyo\Congo Emigre, Voice of translator\Sister Irene Marie NH Catholic Charities, Nina Glick Schiller\UNH Professor of Anthropology, Dudley Dudley\Political Activist, Kelli Swazey\Committee for Rights and Justice at UNH |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 04/19/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 05:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, Separated from their 7 children in war-torn Congo an african couple dreams of reuniting their family. We'll talk to community members from around the state who've ralled for their cause. And later,we'll debrief you on the case of a former state volunteer, 187-thousand dollars in broker fees and the Attorney General's suit to have the money returned to the state. Monday was the beginning of a lengthy hearing process for Linda Pepin.The former volunteer for Governor Craig Benson negotiated state health insurance contracts. She received 187-thousand dollars in broker fees. But the state is suing to get the money back, saying she brokered those deals without a license. Richard Ager spent all day at the hearing and joins us now with more. PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Don Piatt\Insurance Broker, Don Hill\Commissioner of Administrative Services, Dennis French\Insurance Broker |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 04/19/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 05:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, Separated from their 7 children in war-torn Congo an african couple dreams of reuniting their family. We'll talk to community members from around the state who've ralled for their cause. And later,we'll debrief you on the case of a former state volunteer, 187-thousand dollars in broker fees and the Attorney General's suit to have the money returned to the state. Monday was the beginning of a lengthy hearing process for Linda Pepin.The former volunteer for Governor Craig Benson negotiated state health insurance contracts. She received 187-thousand dollars in broker fees. But the state is suing to get the money back, saying she brokered those deals without a license. Richard Ager spent all day at the hearing and joins us now with more. PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Don Piatt\Insurance Broker, Don Hill\Commissioner of Administrative Services, Dennis French\Insurance Broker |
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