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ArchivesSmallpoxBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, February 4, 2003.Vaccinations begin on Monday for a select group of health care workers in New Hampshire. In some states the vaccine is controversial, and public officials here are being cautious in their approach. We’ll find out more. Laura’s guests are State Medical Director for NH Health and Human Services Dr. William Kassler www.dhhs.state.nh.us and other guests TBA. listen:
 New Hampshire's Connection to SpaceBy John Walters on Tuesday, February 4, 2003.Lee Morin is a Manchester native and a UNH graduate. Lee was a doctor in the Navy and served in the Gulf War. Then, in his mid-40s, he became an astronaut. He went on his first mission in April. He'll talk about his career path, his extensive training, and doing construction work in space. We also speak with Jeanne Gerulskis, Executive Director of the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium, about visitors to the center and their reactions. listen:
Listener Comments on NCLBBy Raquel Maria Dillon on Tuesday, February 4, 2003.Several listeners left online comments after our series last week on the new federal education law, No Child Left Behind. The messages were generally critical of the new law. We hope that those of you who see some promise in No Child Left Behind will let us know your views as well. NHPR's Jon Greenberg and Raquel Maria Dillon read a few of the messages on our discussion board. listen:
Seabrook Considered for Environmental CreditsBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, February 4, 2003.New Hampshire is considering a controversial move to give Seabrook Station air pollution credits. That?s one way the state plans to lower nitrogen oxide, or nox, emissions?a pollutant known to cause smog. State environmentalists certainly don?t oppose reducing smog. But many say even if Seabrook itself doesn?t produce air pollution, nuclear energy brings a host of environmental concerns, and isn?t an energy worth embracing. As NHPR?s Dan Gorenstein reports, state officials say though, pressure to meet federal standards, international commitments, and with an eye toward the future, the plan makes sense. listen:
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