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Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Soaring Energy Prices -- what to expect and where those in need can get help. then later: |
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The historic changing of the guard at the State House. The Senate President resigns amid controversy -- what went wrong? |
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- Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Across the country and here in New Hampshire consumers are dealing with the rising cost of fuel. In the wake of the devastation from Hurricane Katrina, gas prices have skyrocketed. In New Hampshire, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline is 3-dollars-and-7-cents a gallon. Consumers are feeling the pinch. Some have started to car-pool others are cutting back on their travel when they can. Producer Chip Neal stopped off at a gas station in Concord to find out how folks were coping with the pain at the pump. |
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It's not just gas prices that are inching higher -- it's home heating oil and other energy sources. Joining us in-studio to talk about rising fuel costs: Russ Thibeault, of Applied Economic Research in Laconia and Celeste Lovett the Manger of the Fuel Assistance Program at the State Office of Energy and Planning. Welcome. Q RUSS: We've all suffered through the gyrating prices at the pump -- Have we seen the worst of it? Q Where does NH stand in terms of ENERGY CONSUMPTION??? ** What's the KEY to "short-term" economic impact of Katrina?? Q As the prices ROSE at the pump --so, have complaints of PRICE GOUGING. But, Is it GOUGING or MARKET forces that are to BLAME? Q CELESTE: On the State website -- I noticed consumers were being asked to call in UNUSUAL prices for gasoline. Is the state keeping watch on Prices and possible gouging??? Q Students at the University say they don't fill their tank anymore -- hoping for prices to go down -- Others say they're postponing trips. Has it changed people's LIFESTYLES? Q |
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Q ROSS: We keep hearing its going to be a TOUGH winter season.Just how tough will it be for us in NH? Home heating prices heading Up. Not just OIL.but NATURAL Gas.even WOOD prices have jumped? What are we seeing in the Home heating oil markets????? Q CELESTE: What is your office seeing with regard to FUEL COSTS? Q ROSS/ CELESTE: Oil Prices have pulled back -- should we take that as a sign of OPTIMISM? Q CELESTE: What should consumers do to get the BEST rates now? Q CELESTE: Consumers are scrambling to lock-in winter rates on Heating Oil. Where does the state stand on its RATE? Q CELESTE: How worried should we be about FEDERAL heating assistance.will money will fall SHORT for those in need? How are we on the state-level??? Q CELESTE: Are the numbers of those in need LIKELY to RISE? Q ROSS: With a HIGH proportion of our homes in NE using OIL for heat, will we be WORSE-off than other regions? Q RUSS: Will the fall TOURIST season be impacted --- with consumers having less money to spend on travel and hotels and dinner out? Q Even the IRS is responding -- raising business MILEAGE rates are going up, at least til end of year? Q ROSS: Rising Fuel Costs -- also impacting TRANSPORATION. AMTRAK is hiking fares 5-7% to offset the cost of FUEL. Should we expect MOST airlines to follow suit? What about building materials.coffee and grain -- ALL going UP??? Q Costs from Katrina.showing up in unusual places.maybe what we haven't thought about? Coffee, Grains,building materials. Q NH only NE state that doesn't require that SOME of its energy be from renewable sources. Is that LIKELY to change.given Katrina? ROSS THIBEAULT.AND CELESTE LOVETT |
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To the State House now -- where on Friday, Senator Tom Eaton resigned his position as President of the New Hampshire State Senate. As Richard Ager tells us, it was the conclusion to a political drama that had been building for months. |
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Joining us now to talk about the shake-up at the State House: Andy Smith from the UNH Survey Center. Welcome. |
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Q ANDY: This is an UNPRECEDENTED move. What do we make of it? Q Eaton called his ouster: a move to. "settle old scores." Q Some say it sets a bad Precedent. Q Bob Clegg is expected to be reappointed as Majority leader-- his resignation many believe sealed Eaton's fate. Q Gatsas says he will: ". lead from an open door." Q Will this IMPACT ability of the Senate get things done? Q The vote was pretty much right down the middle. What does this say about the future of the Republican Party in the state? Q Is this an opportunity for Democrats? Andy Smith, THANKS . Eaton/Gatsas rivalry lasted 3 years and 3 elections. |
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Just a reminder if you missed any of this program or would like to watch it again-- New Hampshire Outlook is available online on-demand at nhptv.org/outlook. |
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Before we say goodbye -- we have a special programming note to tell you about. Immediately following this edition of New Hampshire Outlook P-B-S is offering a special half-hour edition of Washington Week with a summary and analysis of Monday's Senate hearings for Supreme Court Chief Justice nominee John Roberts. The program begins at 10:30 P-M right here on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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That concludes this edition of New Hampshire Outlook. Thanks for watching. I'm Beth Carroll. We'll see you next time. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook: Seeing Seniors -- how one theatre group in New Hampshire is helping to keep those growing older active and involved in their communities. Join us tonight at 10:00 only on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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Rising Fuel Costs lead AMTRAK to Hike fares by 5-7% to offset higher fuel costs. fare increses. rising fuel costs lead to amtrak fare increase WASHINGTON - Amtrak today announced it will raise most fares between 5% and 7% to offset higher fuel costs and other expenses. The average fare nationally will increase $3 and the average fare in the Northeast Corridor will increase $4. The adjustments will go into effect September 20. Rising oil prices have substantially increased the cost of locomotive diesel fuel and the prices of all other goods and services Amtrak consumes. While Amtrak has taken aggressive steps to reduce fuel and other expenses while running more trains this year, fuel costs have risen nearly 40% over one year ago and are expected to continue to increase. Additionally, in the Northeast Corridor, fares for Smart Passes - monthly and 10-trip tickets - are being increased to reflect the growing fuel costs and a decision by Amtrak to reduce the deep discounts - as much as 70% - historically afforded Smart Pass passengers. The monthly tickets will be discounted at a 50% savings over the regular one-way fare and a 20% savings for Reserved Service Expands Amtrak will also expand reserved service on September 20 to virtually all trains in the Northeast, adding New York State Empire Service, Keystone trains between Philadelphia and New York, and shuttle trains between New Haven and Springfield to the previously reserved Regional, Metroliner and Acela Express trains. Clocker trains between Philadelphia and New York City will remain unreserved. The expanded all-reserved service ensures every passenger a seat every time they board a train. While reservations are required, customers will still be able to purchase tickets for same day travel, as long as the train has not sold out beforehand. With all-reserved service, Amtrak is better able to monitor passenger demand and adjust train capacity accordingly. About Amtrak Amtrak provides intercity passenger rail services to more than 500 destinations in 46 states on a 22,000-mile route system. For schedules, fares and information, passengers may call 800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak.com. |
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BASS REQUESTS ADDITIONAL LIHEAP FUNDS Hurricane Katrina's Effect on Energy Costs Necessitates New Assistance Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles F. Bass today requested that President Bush include $900 million in new funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program as part of the next emergency package made necessary by Hurricane Katrina. Bass authored a letter to the President and was joined by 57 Members of Congress in asking for additional resources to address anticipated home heating hardships caused by Hurricane Katrina's effect on fuel prices. "We can expect to face the most expensive winter heating season in history," wrote Bass in his letter to the President. "We have a responsibility to address the wider ramifications of this natural disaster and avert another crisis down the road by providing additional LIHEAP emergency funds." This week, Congress passed two emergency funding packages that total over $62 billion for the immediate rescue and relief needs of Americans in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In the coming weeks, additional funding packages will be needed to focus on rebuilding critical infrastructure in the region and addresses wider economic impacts from the storm. "Even prior to Katrina, our nation was feeling the squeeze of record high energy prices. The massive disruption of this Hurricane will cause prices to continue to rise rapidly and create a crisis for our cold weather states," said Bass. "$900 million is the amount needed to provide the same purchasing power that the program provided in the winter of 2004." Bass circulated the letter among his House colleagues in response to growing concern that the surge in fuel prices will deplete LIHEAP allotments at a rate far faster than in previous winters. The letter was sent to the White House this morning, conveying the gravity of this impending situation for many Granite Staters and urging the President to take this action to prevent an additional crisis this winter. - 30 - |
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It's been 15 years since the Seabrook Nuclear Power Station was connected to the power grid. Today, it generates over a thousand megawatts of electricity, more than enough to power every home in the state. Those who are recent arrivals to New Hampshire may regard it as simply another source of electricity. But the Seabrook station is far more than that. It is the last nuclear plant to be built in this country, and its construction spanned nearly two decades of protests, strife, and political battles that bankrupted its builders and symbolized the end of an era. Richard Ager brings us the story. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 09/12/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 2:34 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Soaring Energy Prices -- what to expect and where those in need can get help. Then later: The rising cost of fuel prices -- why the jump and how those in need in the state can get assistance. Then later: The historic changing of the guard at the State House. The Senate President resigns amid controversy -- what went wrong? Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Across the country and here in New Hampshire consumers are dealing with the rising cost of fuel. In the wake of the devastation from Hurricane Katrina, gas prices have skyrocketed. In New Hampshire, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline is 3-dollars-and-7-cents a gallon. Consumers are feeling the pinch. Some have started to car-pool others are cutting back on their travel when they can. Producer Chip Neal stopped off at a gas station in Concord to find out how folks were coping with the pain at the pump. PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Brent Moses\Chichester, Bard Barr\Henniker, George Crown\Chichester |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 09/12/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 2:34 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Soaring Energy Prices -- what to expect and where those in need can get help. Then later: The rising cost of fuel prices -- why the jump and how those in need in the state can get assistance. Then later: The historic changing of the guard at the State House. The Senate President resigns amid controversy -- what went wrong? Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Across the country and here in New Hampshire consumers are dealing with the rising cost of fuel. In the wake of the devastation from Hurricane Katrina, gas prices have skyrocketed. In New Hampshire, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline is 3-dollars-and-7-cents a gallon. Consumers are feeling the pinch. Some have started to car-pool others are cutting back on their travel when they can. Producer Chip Neal stopped off at a gas station in Concord to find out how folks were coping with the pain at the pump. PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Brent Moses\Chichester, Bard Barr\Henniker, George Crown\Chichester |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 09/12/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 2:34 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Soaring Energy Prices -- what to expect and where those in need can get help. Then later: The rising cost of fuel prices -- why the jump and how those in need in the state can get assistance. Then later: The historic changing of the guard at the State House. The Senate President resigns amid controversy -- what went wrong? Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Across the country and here in New Hampshire consumers are dealing with the rising cost of fuel. In the wake of the devastation from Hurricane Katrina, gas prices have skyrocketed. In New Hampshire, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline is 3-dollars-and-7-cents a gallon. Consumers are feeling the pinch. Some have started to car-pool others are cutting back on their travel when they can. Producer Chip Neal stopped off at a gas station in Concord to find out how folks were coping with the pain at the pump. PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Brent Moses\Chichester, Bard Barr\Henniker, George Crown\Chichester |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 09/12/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 10:50 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Soaring Energy Prices -- what to expect and where those in need can get help. Then later: The rising cost of fuel prices -- why the jump and how those in need in the state can get assistance. Then later: The historic changing of the guard at the State House. The Senate President resigns amid controversy -- what went wrong? It's not just gas prices that are inching higher -- it's home heating oil and other energy sources. Joining us in-studio to talk about rising fuel costs: Russ Thibeault, of Applied Economic Research in Laconia and Celeste Lovett the Manger of the Fuel Assistance Program at the State Office of Energy and Planning. Welcome. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Russ Thibeault\Applied Economic Research, Celeste Lovett\NH Office of Energy & Planning, Celeste Lovett\Fuel Assistance Program Manager |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 09/12/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 10:50 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Soaring Energy Prices -- what to expect and where those in need can get help. Then later: The rising cost of fuel prices -- why the jump and how those in need in the state can get assistance. Then later: The historic changing of the guard at the State House. The Senate President resigns amid controversy -- what went wrong? It's not just gas prices that are inching higher -- it's home heating oil and other energy sources. Joining us in-studio to talk about rising fuel costs: Russ Thibeault, of Applied Economic Research in Laconia and Celeste Lovett the Manger of the Fuel Assistance Program at the State Office of Energy and Planning. Welcome. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Russ Thibeault\Applied Economic Research, Celeste Lovett\NH Office of Energy & Planning, Celeste Lovett\Fuel Assistance Program Manager |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 09/12/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 6:15 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Soaring Energy Prices -- what to expect and where those in need can get help. Then later: The rising cost of fuel prices -- why the jump and how those in need in the state can get assistance. Then later: The historic changing of the guard at the State House. The Senate President resigns amid controversy -- what went wrong? To the State House now, where on Friday, Senator Tom Eaton resigned his position as President of the New Hampshire State Senate. As Richard Ager tells us, it was the conclusion to a political drama that had been building for months. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Sen. Tom Eaton\Former Senate President\Friday, Sen. Ted Gatsas\New Senate President\Friday, Sen. Sylvia Larsen\Senate Democratic Leader, Gov. John Lynch\ New Hampshire, Sen. Lou D'Allesandro\ Manchester |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 09/12/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 6:10 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Soaring Energy Prices -- what to expect and where those in need can get help. Then later: The rising cost of fuel prices -- why the jump and how those in need in the state can get assistance. Then later: The historic changing of the guard at the State House. The Senate President resigns amid controversy -- what went wrong? Joining us now to talk about the shake-up at the State House: Andy Smith from the UNH Survey Center. Welcome. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Andy Smith\UNH Survey Center |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. . Tonight at 10pm on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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Director's Log: Music was too short at end of show. Cam 1 op was too new to be doing camera. He needs work. Had audio problems at the beginning of the show. Sounded muffled and staticy in preshow and Beth had a hiss on her cordless IFB. Charlene AD'd for the first time and did well. WE had more hits on the DVC tapes and this time they were video hits. UGH!!! Did not love the two shot with Andy. Need to work on that. Did not like the camera 2 wide with 2 guests either. |
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Monday, September 12 Fuel Prices Fuel prices are on the rise. In this program we’ll look at all the reasons why. Russ Thibeault, president of Applied Economic Research in Laconia and Joseph Broyles, Energy Program Manager with the State office of Energy Planning joins NH Outlook host Beth Carroll in-studio to talk about some of the causes of escalating prices, the impact it has on New Hampshire residents and businesses and a look at the future of energy consumption in the state. Tuesday, September 13 Seeing Seniors For some seniors, isolation can be the most difficult aspect of aging. Being active in community life is one way of feeling useful and youthful. Joanne Dodge of Dover is part of Senior Moments theatre group. Twenty members of Senior Moments regularly perform plays and skits at senior centers around the seacoast area to encourage their peers to become active and involved in their communities. We’ll explore the many ways that seniors find ways to enrich their lives after retirement. Wednesday, September 14 EEE The first cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis were confirmed this summer in New Hampshire. The potentially-deadly virus is transmitted through infected mosquitoes. Health officials are urging people to take precautions. State epidemiologist Doctor Jose Montero joins us in-studio to talk about EEE, treatment, prevention and the future of life in mosquito country. Thursday, September 15 Emergency Preparedness It may be far from home, but events in New Orleans have prompted discussions in NH on how we can better plan for disasters in this area. We’ll talk to State emergency officials about disaster preparedness plans, likely scenarios and what people need to know about public and personal safety. Friday, September 16 New Hampshire’s Changing Landscape NH's population is growing twice as fast as the rest of New England and with that growth comes change. Rapid development is slowly affecting the state's landscape. Towns that once seemed insulated from change now find themselves on the frontier of rapid growth. Those are the findings of a report by the Society for the Protection of NH Forests. Host Beth Carroll revisits her conversation with Dan Sundquist and Chris Wells from the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. They take a walk in the woods as they talk about the emerging trends in their report, “New Hampshire’s Changing Landscape.” NH Outlook is dedicated to statewide coverage of the people, places, politics, communities and culture that make the Granite State special. NH Outlook airs weeknights at 10 p.m., and again at 1 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. You can also watch the program in RealPlayer, view past programs and get program updates on the Web at www.nhptv.org/outlook http:/www.nhptv.org/outlook. For story ideas and program comments, please call 868-4334. |
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Monday September 12th Coming up: Rising fuel prices. I'm BC New Hampshire Outlook is next. Tuesday September 13th Coming up, our Seeing Seniors report on the many ways seniors find ways to enrich their lives after retirement. I'm Beth Carroll, NH Outlook is next. Wednesday September 14th Coming Up: The state epidemiologist talks about Triple-E-- treatment and prevention. I'm Beth Carroll that's next on New Hampshire Outlook. Thursday September 15th Coming Up: in the wake of Hurricane Katrina how New Hampshire is prepared for emergencies. I'm BC join me next for New Hampshire Outlook. Friday September 16th Coming up: The changing face of the state's landscape. I'm Beth Carroll New Hampshire Outlook is next. |
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