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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Making News this Week: More fallout from the Heed Resignation, Charlie Bass faces a challenger, State Tourism officials go after the anti-convention crowd -- and the buzz over "Farenheit 9/11". Joining us this week: James Pindell of "PoliticsNH.com" , Mike Pomp -- News Director and Talk Show Host at WTSN-AM, and Edith Tucker of the "Coos County Democrat". |
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We Begin with Gubernatorial Politics! With a huge budget DEFICIT looming -- and likely to be a MAJOR campaign issue -- Governor Craig Benson announced this week that the state had "shaved" 9-point-5 million dollars on Health and Human Services contracts: The Governor was flanked by his Health and Human Services Commissioner, John Stephen, who says he hopes to have a plan by fall for 're-vamping" the state's Medicaid System. The program --accounts for 70% of the agency's 1-point-2 billion dollar budget. Reduced federal money , changing demographics and a looming state deficit make changes necessary. Public meetings will be held in every county to hear people's INPUT and concerns about 'Medicaid Modernization". |
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That was Thursday. Earlier in the week, The Governor was still haunted by the Peter Heed Resignation. On Monday, 2 dozen women led by Senate Democratic Minority Leader Sylvia Larson, held a press conference addressing concerns about Governor Bensons' treatment of women throughout his career. At Mid-week, the Governor spoke before the Cheshire County Police Chiefs Association -- telling them that -HE -- not former Attorney General Peter Heed -- was the intended TARGET of recent accusations that Heed had acted inappropriately during a conference on sexual harrrassment. Benson claims the allegation was "politically motivated" and that -- quote -- they went after Peter to make ME look bad. Heed resigned as attorney general two weeks ago. Q MIKE POMP: What do you make of the Governor's comments to the Police Chief's -- HE was the target? Q JAMES: No "new" allegations against Benson, but the crowd of Democratic women called for Benson to be voted out of office this fall. EDITH: How is this playing in the North country? |
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as for the Environment A newly formed environmental voters' group released a "report card" this week on Governor Benson's handling of the state's ENVIRONMENT. The "Granite State Conservation Voter's Alliance" says Governor Benson's performance falls short. Overall grade: C-MINUS. Benson got the HIGHEST grade for efforts to protect wildlife -- but, POOR marks for efforts on land protection: mostly due to severe cuts in the L-CHIP Program --land and community heritage investment program. money set aside for open space Q EDITH: Is the Governor vulnerable on that front? The issue of OPEN SPACE --how big a concern is that in the north country? Q MIKE/JAMES: The Report cited a quote: "LEADERSHIP VACUUM," and faulted The Governor for not using his office to COMMUNICATE to the public and to initiate Legislation to protect the state's environment." How damaging is THAT assessment to the Governor? USA SPRINGS.wins major victory in disputed water bottling plant in Nottingham. State gave company permit to withdraw 307-thousand gallons of water a day. |
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Governor Benson will be facing a Republican Primary after all. Charles Tarbell, a New Castle Republican, has quietly entered the race. A political unknown around the statehouse --Tarbell says he's "serious" about the run. Although he concedes he doesn't have the financial resources the governor has. Q JAMES: What do we know about Tarbell? Q MIKE POMP: You cover the seacoast area. Is Tarbell a name that rings a bell? Q EDITH: Like Paul McEachern, Tarbell says The Education Funding Issue thrust him into the race --but, UNLIKE McEachern Tarbell does not support an Income Tax? Ed-Funding shaping up to be one of the KEY campaign issues this year. |
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On the Democratic Side: The men who would be governor: John Lynch & Paul McEachern have been making the rounds -- getting their names out there -- and their message. This past Monday -- Former Vermont Governor and one-time Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean endorsed John Lynch’s gubernatorial campaign over his more progressive opponent. In an interview with PoliticsNH.com, Dean said he thought Lynch was more electable than State Rep. Paul McEachern who backs a state-wide income tax. Q JAMES; What about that.give us the scoop? Q Howard Dean --has supported McEachern in the past in his bid for Governor How DAMAGING is this switching of allegiance? Q Paul McEachern said.Dean quote: "He talked about running with courage and not running as a Republican-lite. Either he doesn’t know what the issues are or he doesn’t believe in his own speech" McEachern suprised by ENDORSMENT? Q JAMES: Do Dean is coming back to NH in mid-July? What's he doing then. ====================================================== |
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JOHN LYNCH -- has been traveling around the state. He was in the North country on Tuesday at the "Nexfor and Fraser" paper mills in Gorham. That's "Coos County Democrat" territory. Q Edith: One issue Lynch probably hasn't faced elsewhere in his campaigning is that of VISAS to bring in Canadian loggers for wood production. Why is that a pressing concern in the North country? Q EDITH: What were your impressions of John Lynch as a campaigner? Q MIKE: How about you -- have you seen Lynch in action? Q JAMES: What about Paul McEachern -- what's he up to? Low profile? |
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No free Ride for Congressman Charlie Bass of the 2nd District --he's facing a challenge-- and from someone in his own party. State Representative Mark Brady from District 2 announced in Concord this week that he'll be taking on Charles Bass. Brady describes himself as a Reagan Republican -- who would reduce taxes and spending and protect a strong defense and gun owner rights. |
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The BIG talker this week has been "Farenheit 9/11" -- the latest Michael Moore documentary profiling President Bush's behavior before and after September 11th. It's been drawing crowds and stirring controversy. In it's first week -- "Farenheit 9/11" became the highest grossing documentary in history -- despite being shown in under 1-thousand theaters. It's been described as a "guided missile" aimed directly at George Bush -- just 4 months before the National Election. Let's take a look at what all the fuss is about ! :46:00- 5:09 IN: With everything going wrong OUT: Reads as follows 5:26-5:58 IN: How ya doing out: Would you =================== Q ANYONE want to venture a guess as to whether this will have an IMPACT on the election? Q JAMES; Have you seen it. I've heard it called a "crock-u-mentary -- and a shock-u-mentary -- which pushes a political agenda at the expense of the President. Is it likely to SWAY Voters -- or will reaction likely be drawn on PARTY LINES. Q Suprised by all the BUZZ it's getting? In-your-face kind of journalism? TIMING certainly couldn't be any better? Q EDITH, MIKE: Any interest in seeing it? DNC chair Terry McAuliffe says he thinks anyone who sees this will come out and vote for John Kerry. ====================================================== JUST AN INDICATION OF HOW CONTROVERSIAL ITS BECOME: The conservative group CITIZENS UNITED is asking federal election officials to see if T-V ads for Moore's anti-bush documentary violates CAMPAIGN finance law. Michael Moore is fighting it. A ruling could take months. Apparently commercials paid for with corporate money that feature a presidential candidate -- are banned from airing 30 days before a candidate's nominating conventions -- and 60 days before the November election. NEXT Week on OUTLOOK -- we'll be exploring the issue of political documentaries. With a closer look at "Farenheit 9/11": the MESSAGE and the MEDIUM. |
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THANKS to James Pindell, Edith Tucker, and Mike Pomp. Thank you for watching. I'm Beth Carroll. |
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Monday on New Hampshire Outlook, barn preservation in the Granite state. Monday at ten right here on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook, barn preservation in the Granite state. New Hampshire's rural heritage. Monday at ten right here on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. news and views from around the Granite State. Join us at ten right here on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - Preserving New Hampshire's rural agricultural heritage. We'll see what makes them so special and learn about efforts to save the many historic barns dotting our landscape. |
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Opponents of Michael Moore documentary wants F-E-C to investigate its ads -- Michael Moore is calling it a "blatant attempt" by a right-wing group to stop people from seeing his latest movie. The conservative group Citizens United is asking federal election officials to see if T-V ads for Moore's anti-Bush documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11" violate campaign finance law. The movie depicts the president as ignoring warnings leading up to the Nine-Eleven attacks. Conservative groups say it's an inaccurate portrayal. Citizens United says ads for the movie break laws regulating when commercials that are paid for with corporate money may feature a presidential candidate. They're banned from airing 30 days before a candidate's nominating conventions and 60 days before the November election. Moore says he'll fight the complaint, and some lawmakers are promising to help him. A ruling might not come for months. %AP Links Sound: Upcoming GRAPHICSBANK 858597 2000x1500 Michael Moore, movie director, stands next to poster for "Fahrenheit 9/11", photo on black AP-NY-06-24-04 1438EDT |
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The Democratic National Convention runs July 26th to the 29th --and, with it being so close by in Boston -- a lot of NH media will be on hand for coverage. Here at NHPTV we'll also be carrying live coverage of the convention. Q MIKE: What are your stations plans for the Convention? WTSN-AM TALK SHOW ROW? Q JAMES: PoliticsNH.COM will be there -what's your gameplan? Q EDITH: Will you get a chance to sit this out ? Watch on TV like the rest of us. |
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Boston Residents will get the brunt of the LOGISTICAL headaches that come with the Convention. According to a recent survey by travel retailer 'Vacation Outlet" 77-percent of greater Boston residents plan to take a trip to "avoid" the D-N-C. New Hampshire State Tourism Officials smell opportunity. They've launched a "Head North" campaign in hopes of encouraging folks in Massachusetts to vacation here in rather than face potential convention headaches. Boston's business leaders are urging workers to tele-commute or take VACATIONS the last week in July. Security demands will close 40 miles of roads, along with public transit hubs near the FleetCenter, which is the convention site. Sections of I--93 will be closed down. Subway billboards pushed the Granite state as "so close by, so easy to get around -- NH the perfect place to escape the RUSH" Q EDITH: Has there been much of a push up north to Draw the Anti-convention Crowd? Mt Washington Hotel is a popular get-away destination --what are they doing for the last week in July? Q MIKE: 80-thousand dollar campaign. Very Clever. What are you seeing in the Seacoast area? Q JAMES: Is there any hope of catching conventioneers as they leave Boston -- or do they traditionally just want to get home? |
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The company that wants to build a disputed water bottling plant in Nottingham won a major victory today. The state Department of Environmental Services issued U-S-A Springs a permit to withdrawal up to 307 thousand gallons of water per day from three wells in Nottingham. The state said the company first must clean up contamination at an adjacent site and must present more environmental information. The agency said it found that the company's application coupled with environmental monitoring and reporting would not dry up underground water sources and would prevent harm to nearby private wells. Residents have been fighting the proposal, saying they fear their own wells will dry up or become contaminated. They also worry about increased traffic. Last year, the agency denied a permit twice, saying the company had not met several requirements and had not proven its operation would not harm neighboring water. The company still must win permits to use the wells for bottled water. |
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In CYBER NEWS this week. The town of Colebrook, on the Vermont border -- is getting broadband. It's all part of a wireless demonstration project. Up til now, Colebrook had to rely on dial-up connections for the Internet. But, this week hardware was installed in various locations in town such as the high school, town hall and local bank ---to provide broadband connectivity. The experiment is a collaboration involving "Third Rail Wireless Solutions" out of Nashua, the town of Colebrook and the Colebrook Development Corporation. No taxpayer funds are involved for the test -- and service during the demonstration project will be free of charge. If the experiment is a success, wireless broadband will become available to everyone in Colebrook at what the town expects to be an affordable rate. Q EDITH: How big a deal is this? Q JAMES: You were excited to hear about wi-fi coming to Colebrook, why is that so important? |
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-- The former head a Republican consulting group has pleaded guilty to jamming Democratic telephone lines in several New Hampshire cities during the 2002 general election. Allen Raymond, former president of the Virginia-based G-O-P Marketplace, waived indictment and pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court yesterday. According to court papers, Raymond plotted with unidentified co-conspirators to jam Democratic Party telephone lines established so voters could call for rides to the polls in Manchester, Nashua, Rochester and Claremont. Federal officials say an investigation into the incident continues. Democrats, who pushed for an investigation for two years, say they are glad to see a prosecution has begun. Raymond Buckley, vice chairman of the state Democratic Party, says he expects to see more charges. In early 2003, state Republicans acknowledged they hired the company. But Republican officials say the company was paid for telemarketing services to encourage people to vote Republican, not to jam lines. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/02/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 30 seconds Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Making News this Week: More fallout from the Heed Resignation, Charlie Bass faces a challenger, State Tourism officials go after the anti-convention crowd -- and the buzz over "Farenheit 9/11". Joining us this week: James Pindell of "PoliticsNH.com" , Mike Pomp -- News Director and Talk Show Host at WTSN-AM, and Edith Tucker of the "Coos County Democrat". We Begin with Gubernatorial Politics! With a huge budget DEFICIT looming -- and likely to be a MAJOR campaign issue -- Governor Craig Benson announced this week that the state had "shaved" 9-point-5 million dollars on Health and Human Services contracts: The Governor was flanked by his Health and Human Services Commissioner, John Stephen, who says he hopes to have a plan by fall for 're-vamping" the state's Medicaid System. The program --accounts for 70% of the agency's 1-point-2 billion dollar budget. Reduced federal money , changing demographics and a looming state deficit make changes necessary. Public meetings will be held in every county to hear people's INPUT and concerns about 'Medicaid Modernization". PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: James Pindell\PoliticsNH.Com Mike Pomp\Talk Show Host, WTSN-AM Edith Tucker\Coos County Democrat Gov. Craig Benson\ New Hampshire |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/02/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 30 seconds Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Making News this Week: More fallout from the Heed Resignation, Charlie Bass faces a challenger, State Tourism officials go after the anti-convention crowd -- and the buzz over "Farenheit 9/11". Joining us this week: James Pindell of "PoliticsNH.com" , Mike Pomp -- News Director and Talk Show Host at WTSN-AM, and Edith Tucker of the "Coos County Democrat". We Begin with Gubernatorial Politics! With a huge budget DEFICIT looming -- and likely to be a MAJOR campaign issue -- Governor Craig Benson announced this week that the state had "shaved" 9-point-5 million dollars on Health and Human Services contracts: The Governor was flanked by his Health and Human Services Commissioner, John Stephen, who says he hopes to have a plan by fall for 're-vamping" the state's Medicaid System. The program --accounts for 70% of the agency's 1-point-2 billion dollar budget. Reduced federal money , changing demographics and a looming state deficit make changes necessary. Public meetings will be held in every county to hear people's INPUT and concerns about 'Medicaid Modernization". PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: James Pindell\PoliticsNH.Com Mike Pomp\Talk Show Host, WTSN-AM Edith Tucker\Coos County Democrat Gov. Craig Benson\ New Hampshire |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/02/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 30 seconds Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Making News this Week: More fallout from the Heed Resignation, Charlie Bass faces a challenger, State Tourism officials go after the anti-convention crowd -- and the buzz over "Farenheit 9/11". Joining us this week: James Pindell of "PoliticsNH.com" , Mike Pomp -- News Director and Talk Show Host at WTSN-AM, and Edith Tucker of the "Coos County Democrat". We Begin with Gubernatorial Politics! With a huge budget DEFICIT looming -- and likely to be a MAJOR campaign issue -- Governor Craig Benson announced this week that the state had "shaved" 9-point-5 million dollars on Health and Human Services contracts: The Governor was flanked by his Health and Human Services Commissioner, John Stephen, who says he hopes to have a plan by fall for 're-vamping" the state's Medicaid System. The program --accounts for 70% of the agency's 1-point-2 billion dollar budget. Reduced federal money , changing demographics and a looming state deficit make changes necessary. Public meetings will be held in every county to hear people's INPUT and concerns about 'Medicaid Modernization". PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: James Pindell\PoliticsNH.Com Mike Pomp\Talk Show Host, WTSN-AM Edith Tucker\Coos County Democrat Gov. Craig Benson\ New Hampshire |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/02/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 15 seconds Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Making News this Week: More fallout from the Heed Resignation, Charlie Bass faces a challenger, State Tourism officials go after the anti-convention crowd -- and the buzz over "Farenheit 9/11". Joining us this week: James Pindell of "PoliticsNH.com" , Mike Pomp -- News Director and Talk Show Host at WTSN-AM, and Edith Tucker of the "Coos County Democrat". That was Thursday. Earlier in the week, The Governor was still haunted by the Peter Heed Resignation. On Monday, 2 dozen women led by Senate Democratic Minority Leader Sylvia Larson, held a press conference addressing concerns about Governor Bensons' treatment of women throughout his career. At Mid-week, the Governor spoke before the Cheshire County Police Chiefs Association -- telling them that -HE -- not former Attorney General Peter Heed -- was the intended TARGET of recent accusations that Heed had acted inappropriately during a conference on sexual harrrassment. Benson claims the allegation was "politically motivated" and that -- quote -- they went after Peter to make ME look bad. Heed resigned as attorney general two weeks ago. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: James Pindell\PoliticsNH.Com Mike Pomp\Talk Show Host, WTSN-AM Edith Tucker\Coos County Democrat |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/02/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 15 seconds Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Making News this Week: More fallout from the Heed Resignation, Charlie Bass faces a challenger, State Tourism officials go after the anti-convention crowd -- and the buzz over "Farenheit 9/11". Joining us this week: James Pindell of "PoliticsNH.com" , Mike Pomp -- News Director and Talk Show Host at WTSN-AM, and Edith Tucker of the "Coos County Democrat". That was Thursday. Earlier in the week, The Governor was still haunted by the Peter Heed Resignation. On Monday, 2 dozen women led by Senate Democratic Minority Leader Sylvia Larson, held a press conference addressing concerns about Governor Bensons' treatment of women throughout his career. At Mid-week, the Governor spoke before the Cheshire County Police Chiefs Association -- telling them that -HE -- not former Attorney General Peter Heed -- was the intended TARGET of recent accusations that Heed had acted inappropriately during a conference on sexual harrrassment. Benson claims the allegation was "politically motivated" and that -- quote -- they went after Peter to make ME look bad. Heed resigned as attorney general two weeks ago. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: James Pindell\PoliticsNH.Com Mike Pomp\Talk Show Host, WTSN-AM Edith Tucker\Coos County Democrat |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/02/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 15 seconds Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Making News this Week: More fallout from the Heed Resignation, Charlie Bass faces a challenger, State Tourism officials go after the anti-convention crowd -- and the buzz over "Farenheit 9/11". Joining us this week: James Pindell of "PoliticsNH.com" , Mike Pomp -- News Director and Talk Show Host at WTSN-AM, and Edith Tucker of the "Coos County Democrat". Governor Benson will be facing a Republican Primary after all. Charles Tarbell, a New Castle Republican, has quietly entered the race. A political unknown around the statehouse --Tarbell says he's "serious" about the run. Although he concedes he doesn't have the financial resources the governor has. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: James Pindell\PoliticsNH.Com Mike Pomp\Talk Show Host, WTSN-AM Edith Tucker\Coos County Democrat |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/02/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 20 seconds Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Making News this Week: More fallout from the Heed Resignation, Charlie Bass faces a challenger, State Tourism officials go after the anti-convention crowd -- and the buzz over "Farenheit 9/11". Joining us this week: James Pindell of "PoliticsNH.com" , Mike Pomp -- News Director and Talk Show Host at WTSN-AM, and Edith Tucker of the "Coos County Democrat". On the Democratic Side: The men who would be governor: John Lynch & Paul McEachern have been making the rounds -- getting their names out there -- and their message. This past Monday -- Former Vermont Governor and one-time Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean endorsed John Lynch’s gubernatorial campaign over his more progressive opponent. In an interview with PoliticsNH.com, Dean said he thought Lynch was more electable than State Rep. Paul McEachern who backs a state-wide income tax. JOHN LYNCH -- has been traveling around the state. He was in the North country on Tuesday at the "Nexfor and Fraser" paper mills in Gorham. That's "Coos County Democrat" territory. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: James Pindell\PoliticsNH.Com Mike Pomp\Talk Show Host, WTSN-AM Edith Tucker\Coos County Democrat |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/02/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 25 seconds Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Making News this Week: More fallout from the Heed Resignation, Charlie Bass faces a challenger, State Tourism officials go after the anti-convention crowd -- and the buzz over "Farenheit 9/11". Joining us this week: James Pindell of "PoliticsNH.com" , Mike Pomp -- News Director and Talk Show Host at WTSN-AM, and Edith Tucker of the "Coos County Democrat". In CYBER NEWS this week. The town of Colebrook, on the Vermont border -- is getting broadband. It's all part of a wireless demonstration project. Up til now, Colebrook had to rely on dial-up connections for the Internet. But, this week hardware was installed in various locations in town such as the high school, town hall and local bank ---to provide broadband connectivity. The experiment is a collaboration involving "Third Rail Wireless Solutions" out of Nashua, the town of Colebrook and the Colebrook Development Corporation. No taxpayer funds are involved for the test -- and service during the demonstration project will be free of charge. If the experiment is a success, wireless broadband will become available to everyone in Colebrook at what the town expects to be an affordable rate. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: James Pindell\PoliticsNH.Com Mike Pomp\Talk Show Host, WTSN-AM Edith Tucker\Coos County Democrat Larry Rappaport\Chairman, Colebrook Board of Selectmen |
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Those hitting the Road this holiday will notice that the ONE WAY TOLLS are back in Hampton. That means double tolls for Northbound Traffic -- free ride for southbound traffic. The aim is to eliminate the summer traffic back-ups and provide an easier ride in and out of NH. Last year, Benson joked that --even Mitt Romney -- Massachussetts Goveronr has thanked him for cleaning up the traffic situation on his commute to Wolfeboro. Q MIKE: Not everyone's pleased? Q Obviously a seacoast issue. I for one am happy.since I'll be on the road for the 4th. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/02/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 30 seconds Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Making News this Week: More fallout from the Heed Resignation, Charlie Bass faces a challenger, State Tourism officials go after the anti-convention crowd -- and the buzz over "Farenheit 9/11". Joining us this week: James Pindell of "PoliticsNH.com" , Mike Pomp -- News Director and Talk Show Host at WTSN-AM, and Edith Tucker of the "Coos County Democrat". The BIG talker this week has been "Farenheit 9/11" -- the latest Michael Moore documentary profiling President Bush's behavior before and after September 11th. It's been drawing crowds and stirring controversy. In it's first week -- "Farenheit 9/11" became the highest grossing documentary in history -- despite being shown in under 1-thousand theaters. It's been described as a "guided missile" aimed directly at George Bush -- just 4 months before the National Election. Let's take a look at what all the fuss is about ! PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: James Pindell\PoliticsNH.Com Mike Pomp\Talk Show Host, WTSN-AM Edith Tucker\Coos County Democrat |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/02/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 30 seconds Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Making News this Week: More fallout from the Heed Resignation, Charlie Bass faces a challenger, State Tourism officials go after the anti-convention crowd -- and the buzz over "Farenheit 9/11". Joining us this week: James Pindell of "PoliticsNH.com" , Mike Pomp -- News Director and Talk Show Host at WTSN-AM, and Edith Tucker of the "Coos County Democrat". The BIG talker this week has been "Farenheit 9/11" -- the latest Michael Moore documentary profiling President Bush's behavior before and after September 11th. It's been drawing crowds and stirring controversy. In it's first week -- "Farenheit 9/11" became the highest grossing documentary in history -- despite being shown in under 1-thousand theaters. It's been described as a "guided missile" aimed directly at George Bush -- just 4 months before the National Election. Let's take a look at what all the fuss is about ! PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: James Pindell\PoliticsNH.Com Mike Pomp\Talk Show Host, WTSN-AM Edith Tucker\Coos County Democrat |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/02/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 20 seconds Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Making News this Week: More fallout from the Heed Resignation, Charlie Bass faces a challenger, State Tourism officials go after the anti-convention crowd -- and the buzz over "Farenheit 9/11". Joining us this week: James Pindell of "PoliticsNH.com" , Mike Pomp -- News Director and Talk Show Host at WTSN-AM, and Edith Tucker of the "Coos County Democrat". No free Ride for Congressman Charlie Bass of the 2nd District --he's facing a challenge-- and from someone in his own party. State Representative Mark Brady from District 2 announced in Concord this week that he'll be taking on Charles Bass. Brady describes himself as a Reagan Republican -- who would reduce taxes and spending and protect a strong defense and gun owner rights. Brady calls Bass a Republican in name only -- and accuses him of voting against Republican ideals on abortion, gay marriage and the environment -- while letting spending get out of control. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: James Pindell\PoliticsNH.Com Mike Pomp\Talk Show Host, WTSN-AM Edith Tucker\Coos County Democrat Mark Brady\Rep. Congressional Candidate |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/02/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 20 seconds Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Making News this Week: More fallout from the Heed Resignation, Charlie Bass faces a challenger, State Tourism officials go after the anti-convention crowd -- and the buzz over "Farenheit 9/11". Joining us this week: James Pindell of "PoliticsNH.com" , Mike Pomp -- News Director and Talk Show Host at WTSN-AM, and Edith Tucker of the "Coos County Democrat". No free Ride for Congressman Charlie Bass of the 2nd District --he's facing a challenge-- and from someone in his own party. State Representative Mark Brady from District 2 announced in Concord this week that he'll be taking on Charles Bass. Brady describes himself as a Reagan Republican -- who would reduce taxes and spending and protect a strong defense and gun owner rights. Brady calls Bass a Republican in name only -- and accuses him of voting against Republican ideals on abortion, gay marriage and the environment -- while letting spending get out of control. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: James Pindell\PoliticsNH.Com Mike Pomp\Talk Show Host, WTSN-AM Edith Tucker\Coos County Democrat Mark Brady\Rep. Congressional Candidate |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. . Tonight at 10pm on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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Friday, July 2, 2004: Show taping began shortly after 2 as planned, but several graphics were not ready. The plan was to lay them in after the show but it would have taken another hour or so to finish the others so we did without. Dawn produced this program and would like a follow-up meeting to talk about process, training and support for the Friday programs which tend, by nature, to be graphic heavy. The graphics we ordered were basic double box of political candidates in various races with their names underneath. |
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HOWARD STERN -- Howard Stern's radio show is expanding to nine new markets -- including four where his show was taken off the air over indecency concerns. In February, Clear Channel Communications dropped Stern from its stations in Rochester, Orlando, San Diego, Pittsburgh and two other markets after complaints by federal regulators. In early June, Clear Channel also agreed to a record one-and-three-quarter million-dollar settlement with the F-C-C to resolve indecency complaints against Stern and other radio personalities. Stern says the F-C-C's enforcement "has a chilling effect on all broadcasters." Federal law bars radio stations and over-the-air T-V channels from airing references to sexual and excretory functions between six in the morning and ten at night, when children may be tuning in. The rules do not apply to cable and satellite channels or satellite radio. |
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About two dozen woman, led by Senate Minority Leader Sylvia Larsen said they were concerned about Gov. Craig Benson’s treatment of women throughout his career at a press conference Monday. On the same day when Attorney General Peter Heed was cleaning out his desk following rumors he acted inappropriately toward a 23-year-old state employee at a conference in Bretton Woods, Larsen accused Benson of having a higher standards of conduct for his employees than he does himself. “Governor Benson is talking tough these days about Attorney General Peter Heed, but he has yet to explain or apologize for his own record of discrimination against women,” Larsen said. Larsen cited past complaints that Benson went to far in his jokes at St. Patrick’s Day events in Nashua and Manchester. She also had her staff distribute the verdict of a case where Benson, at his company Cabletron, was found guilty of sexual discrimination and harassment against female employees. Former State Rep. Anne Coughlin said that Benson’s circle of friends include people who have a history of treating women without respect, including longtime aide Ray Marshall, and Benson’s re-election campaign chair Bob Monaco. “If we really want high standards then Ray Marshall needs to go. Bob Monaco needs to go. And Craig Benson needs to go,” Coughlin said. Benson spokeswoman Alicia Preston said the accusations are baseless. “On a personal note I am a woman and I work for Governor Benson,” Preston said. “I would very much appreciate it if they stopped using my gender as a political pawn.” State Republican Chair Jayne Millerick said voters reading about the press conference will understand that the event was nothing but “partisan politics.” “The Democrats are desperately trying not to talk about the issues that voters care about,” Millerick said. “They obviously recognize the Governor is right on the issues or they would not be holding press conferences like they did today.” From: "Chris Wells" cwells@forestsociety.org Date: June 29, 2004 9:05:30 AM EDT Cc: "Charlie Niebling" CNiebling@forestsociety.org, "Ben Leoni" bleoni@forestsociety.org Subject: Gov. Benson environmental report card Attention Forest Society ContACT Advocates: The Granite State Conservation Voters Alliance has released its report on Governor Craig Benson. The full 15-page report can be found at www.voteconservation.org http:/www.voteconservation.org/ You can help spread the word on GSCVA: § Share this e-mail with others § Sign up on GSCVA’s website Below are the 2004 grades for Governor Benson on each of eight important conservation subjects. § Download a full report by visiting www.voteconservation.org http:/www.voteconservation.org/ Dean was in the state Monday night appearing at fund-raiser for the New Hampshire Democratic Party and the Cheshire County Democrats at Keene State College. In advance of his appearance the Keene Sentinel reported Saturday that Dean planned to use the event to announce his endorsements of McKim Mitchell’s State Senate candidacy as well as Lynch’s. Mitchell, a former Dean supporter, does not face a Democratic primary. The Sentinel story caused the McEachern campaign to call Dean’s office to ask him to hold off his endorsement until McEachern and Dean had a chance to meet. So when McEachern showed up to the Keene fund-raiser he thought the endorsement might be held-off, if not down the road, reconsidered. In his remarks to the crowd Dean told the crowd they needed to replace Gov. Craig Benson, but didn’t utter the name of either candidate hoping to do just that. In the interview afterward Dean he supported McEachern, a two-time Democratic gubernatorial nominee in the 1980s, but now he will try to help Lynch as much as he can. “I’ve supported Paul McEachern in the past, but the fact is that we need to win this race and John can win it. I think we saw what happened in the past with a pro-income tax candidate,” Dean said. “Craig Benson is as bad for New Hampshire as George Bush is for America and we need a change this time.” After the rally Dean met privately with Lynch for at least 15 minutes. |
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