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The debate over gay marriage continues at the State House. We'll tell you why it's heading into another day. |
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Plus, we'll sort through the jargon of the new medicare prescription drug benefit that takes effect in the next couple of weeks. |
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And later, the Governor gives a lesson in stock management to a class of 7th graders in his new laptop program. |
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Hello. I'm Richard Ager. Beth Carroll is on assignment. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. |
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The debate over Senate Bill 427, a bill that would ban gay marriage, continued at the statehouse today. The bill, which would also define marriage as a union between a man and a woman, has been one of the most contentious issues this legislative session. It has already passed the Senate, but it now appears as though some changes are coming, and much more debate in the foreseeable future. |
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The House Judiciary Committee will continue meeting on Senate Bill 427 on Wednesday. It is expected the committee will consider a short-term ban on recognizing gay marriage, and the establishment of a commission to study the issues involved, so that members can be more informed when the debate is expected to continue in the next legislature. A recommendation by the committee is expected in time to put the bill before the full House on April 29th. |
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Dealing with the high cost of prescription drugs is an issue that's been receiving a lot of attention lately. |
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Joining us to help sort through this complex law and its implications are: Brian Cresta, New England Regional Director for the US Department of Health and Human Services; and Bob Woodward, professor of Health Economics at the University of New Hampshire. Professor Woodward has been studying the new plan. |
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.What are the benefits? There's a $35/month premium and a $250 deductible. Who do these apply to? So in a year, you pay $420 to join - and then another $250 before you get any coverage. That's about $55 a month before you see any benefit. So if you end up not needing expensive prescriptions, you could lose on this. Medicare says it will pay 75% of drug costs between $250 and $2,250. Professor Woodward, you've done a study, who does this benefit? The US Dept of Health says the user - the average senior - will pay 100% of the drug costs above $2250 until $3600 in out-of-pocket expenses. Brian, that's the doughnut hole we've been hearing about - although the name is more appealing than the reality. Bob your research shows the number a bit higher. How do you expect this to take shape? Who gets help and who gets hurt? There's a lot of small print here, isn't there. No Canada drugs, limited choices - and I'll quote this website "The Medicare Road Show" - in answer to the question "will the card save me money?", the answer is: We won't know what the discounts are until later this spring so it's impossible to say at this time." A lot of unanswered questions…. Now, even though there's no coverage, seniors still have to continue paying a monthly premium and the cycle starts all over again the next year. Could this insurance not be a good value for some Americans? Who benefits? Who doesn't? Bob, in your study, you say Medicare pays 95% of the costs above $5,100. How did you arrive at these numbers? Who benefits ? |
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Finally, Governor Craig Benson is headed back to class. It's all part of his laptop in the schools initiative. Tuesday he taught a group of 7th graders at the Armand Dupont School in Allenstown about the stock market. |
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Finally, Governor Craig Benson is headed back to class. It's all part of his laptop in the schools initiative. Tuesday he taught a group of 7th graders at the Armand Dupont School in Allenstown about the stock market. |
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The laptop lessons with the Governor continue. On Wednesday, the Governor will connect with laptop users at Winnisquam School from his desk at the State House. |
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That is it for this edition of our program. For 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. |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - More than twenty thousand soldiers serving in Iraq have learned that their tour of duty will be extended. Some of those soldiers are from the Granite State. We'll learn how families are coping and what the military and community are doing to support them. |
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We'll see you next time. Thanks for watching. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. Supporting the troops on their extended tour of duty. Tonight at 10:00 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 04/20/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 06:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, The debate over gay marriage continues at the State House. We'll tell you why it's heading into another day. Plus, we'll sort through the jargon of the new medicare prescription drug benefit that takes effect in the next couple of weeks. And later, the Governor gives a lesson in stock management to a class of 7th graders in his new laptop program. The debate over Senate Bill 427, a bill that would ban gay marriage, continued at the statehouse today. The bill, which would also define marriage as a union between a man and a woman, has been one of the most contentious issues this legislative session. It has already passed the Senate, but it now appears as though some changes are coming, and much more debate in the foreseeable future. PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Rep. Henry Mock\Chair - House Judiciary Cmte, Rep. Richard Morris\R - Seabrook, Rep. John Pratt\D - Walpole, Rep. James Wheeler\R - Milford, Rep. Phyllis Woods\R - Dover |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 04/20/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 06:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, The debate over gay marriage continues at the State House. We'll tell you why it's heading into another day. Plus, we'll sort through the jargon of the new medicare prescription drug benefit that takes effect in the next couple of weeks. And later, the Governor gives a lesson in stock management to a class of 7th graders in his new laptop program. The debate over Senate Bill 427, a bill that would ban gay marriage, continued at the statehouse today. The bill, which would also define marriage as a union between a man and a woman, has been one of the most contentious issues this legislative session. It has already passed the Senate, but it now appears as though some changes are coming, and much more debate in the foreseeable future. PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Rep. Henry Mock\Chair - House Judiciary Cmte, Rep. Richard Morris\R - Seabrook, Rep. John Pratt\D - Walpole, Rep. James Wheeler\R - Milford, Rep. Phyllis Woods\R - Dover |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 04/20/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 06:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, The debate over gay marriage continues at the State House. We'll tell you why it's heading into another day. Plus, we'll sort through the jargon of the new medicare prescription drug benefit that takes effect in the next couple of weeks. And later, the Governor gives a lesson in stock management to a class of 7th graders in his new laptop program. The debate over Senate Bill 427, a bill that would ban gay marriage, continued at the statehouse today. The bill, which would also define marriage as a union between a man and a woman, has been one of the most contentious issues this legislative session. It has already passed the Senate, but it now appears as though some changes are coming, and much more debate in the foreseeable future. PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Rep. Henry Mock\Chair - House Judiciary Cmte, Rep. Richard Morris\R - Seabrook, Rep. John Pratt\D - Walpole, Rep. James Wheeler\R - Milford, Rep. Phyllis Woods\R - Dover |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 04/20/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 015:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, The debate over gay marriage continues at the State House. We'll tell you why it's heading into another day. Plus, we'll sort through the jargon of the new medicare prescription drug benefit that takes effect in the next couple of weeks. And later, the Governor gives a lesson in stock management to a class of 7th graders in his new laptop program. Dealing with the high cost of prescription drugs is an issue that's been receiving a lot of attention lately. Joining us to help sort through this complex law and its implications are: Brian Cresta, New England Regional Director for the US Department of Health and Human Services; and Bob Woodward, professor of Health Economics at the University of New Hampshire. Professor Woodward has been studying the new plan. PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Brian Cresta\US Dept Health & Human Services, Prof Bob Woodward\UNH Health Economics |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 04/20/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 015:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, The debate over gay marriage continues at the State House. We'll tell you why it's heading into another day. Plus, we'll sort through the jargon of the new medicare prescription drug benefit that takes effect in the next couple of weeks. And later, the Governor gives a lesson in stock management to a class of 7th graders in his new laptop program. Dealing with the high cost of prescription drugs is an issue that's been receiving a lot of attention lately. Joining us to help sort through this complex law and its implications are: Brian Cresta, New England Regional Director for the US Department of Health and Human Services; and Bob Woodward, professor of Health Economics at the University of New Hampshire. Professor Woodward has been studying the new plan. PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Brian Cresta\US Dept Health & Human Services, Prof Bob Woodward\UNH Health Economics |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 04/20/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 04:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, The debate over gay marriage continues at the State House. We'll tell you why it's heading into another day. Plus, we'll sort through the jargon of the new medicare prescription drug benefit that takes effect in the next couple of weeks. And later, the Governor gives a lesson in stock management to a class of 7th graders in his new laptop program. Finally, Governor Craig Benson is headed back to class. It's all part of his laptop in the schools initiative. Tuesday he taught a group of 7th graders at the Armand Dupont School in Allenstown about the stock market. PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Craig Benson\NH Governor |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 04/20/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 04:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, The debate over gay marriage continues at the State House. We'll tell you why it's heading into another day. Plus, we'll sort through the jargon of the new medicare prescription drug benefit that takes effect in the next couple of weeks. And later, the Governor gives a lesson in stock management to a class of 7th graders in his new laptop program. Finally, Governor Craig Benson is headed back to class. It's all part of his laptop in the schools initiative. Tuesday he taught a group of 7th graders at the Armand Dupont School in Allenstown about the stock market. PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Craig Benson\NH Governor |
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