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Ohio Will Replace Statue in U.S. Capitol Statuary Hall
NewsDepth: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Did you know that there is a room in the U.S. Capitol Building with statues of famous people from all fifty states? It's called Statuary Hall. One of the statues representing Ohio is of President James A. Garfield. But Ohio's other statue of former Governor William Allen is being replaced - and you can help choose a winner. A committee has narrowed down the list to ten famous Ohioans, including Olympic champion Jesse Owens and the Wright Brothers. Beginning March 20th, Ohioans can vote at historic sites throughout our state and online at legacyforohio.org.

U.S. Census Bureau Will Spend Millions to Follow Up on Unreturned Census Forms
NewsDepth: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
April first isn't just April Fools Day - it's Census Day. That's when every person in the country will be counted, and it's an expensive undertaking. Billions of dollars are at stake for communities, and the Census Bureau will spend thousands of dollars to make sure each person is counted. The 2000 Census had a 72% return rate, and census officials are hoping to match that this year. It will cost about $3,000 to follow up on each unreturned census form. The government could spend as much as $85 million in follow-up efforts, money officials would rather spend on communities, which is why it is asking everyone to mail back the forms. Don’t forget to take the NewsDepth Census on our website.

Iraq Conducts Parliamentary Election Despite Series of Bombing Incidents
NewsDepth: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Iraq conducted another successful Parliamentary election on Sunday. The polls in Iraq's elections have closed, and thousands of workers are now counting the ballots. Many people came out to vote, despite a series of bombings across the country that morning. President Obama praised voters for their courage, and for their strong desire to have their voices heard. The vote could have an effect on the future of U.S. troops in Iraq. The Obama administration is planning to have all U.S. forces out of Iraq by the end of 2011.

Trash-To-Energy Proposal Draws Skepticism
Regional News Stories: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Environmentalists claim the technology isn't as environmentally friendly as its proponents claim, and are calling for more scrutiny.

What’s Riding on the Census
The Sound of Ideas: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Many Ohioans have just received a letter from the U.S. Census office, reminding them that the ten-year census is just around the corner. For a region facing a population decline, the stakes are high: some cities may see their numbers fall below the threshold for certain kinds of federal funding. And the final tally will determine not only the number of districts Ohio gets in the next Congress, but also the amount of money every county gets for providing human services. Wednesday morning at 9, join host Dan Moulthrop for a conversation about what's at stake in the coming census.

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This website tells the stories of how Carl and Louis Stokes "became somebody" and how they truly became American political heroes.