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ArchivesSocial Security ReformBy Trish Anderton on Wednesday, December 19, 2001.President Bush's Commission has just about finished its work. Commission members have three different plans to overhaul social security. All three are based on allowing for private investment accounts, a controversial prospect. Trish talks with Henry Aaron, Senior Fellow, economic studies, the Brookings Institution www.brookings.org and Estelle James, member President's Commission to Strengthen Social Security, consultant to the World Bank www.csss.gov. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Medical Ethics in the VA SystemBy John Walters on Wednesday, December 19, 2001.The Veterens Affairs Department has a national center for ethics in White River Junction, VT. That's where Paul Reitemeier works. He's a medical ethicist who provides guidance on ethical issues for veterens' hospitals accross the country. For him, it's a way to combine his two main interests: medicine and philosophy. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Berlin Mayor Thanks NH for all the HelpBy Lisa Peakes on Wednesday, December 19, 2001.Berlin Mayor Bob Danderson was in Concord yesterday to thank New Hampshire for all the help the state has given his town. After the city was hit by the closure of its main employer Pulp And Paper Of America, unemployment in Berlin has skyrocketed. Yesterday, the people of Berlin received a major gift and Mayor Danderson joined us in the studio to tell us about it. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Despite Budget Cuts, NH's Bond Rating StrongBy Mark Bevis on Wednesday, December 19, 2001.Despite the budget shortfall, investors still find New Hampshire a good place to put their money. Anne Brossard is the lead analyst on New Hampshire For Moody�s Investor Services. She told NHPR�s Mark Bevis that the budget deficit was no surprise and will likely have no impact on the state�s bond rating. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Shaheen Says Belt-Tightening In OrderBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, December 19, 2001.Governor Shaheen says a slowing economy means state agencies need to trim budgets by one percent and state citizens need better unemployment coverage. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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