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Meeting the Health Needs of Women in the Military
The Sound of Ideas: Friday, March 12, 2010
The roles women play in the military have expanded greatly and they increasingly find themselves in harm's way. As the number of women veterans grows, so has their need for medical help for service-related physical and mental conditions, including sexual trauma. On the Sound of Ideas, we’ll discuss the healthcare needs of women veterans and those on active duty, how well they’re being met and steps the Veterans Administration is taking to address the challenges, including building a new Medical Health Center for Women in Cleveland. How the VA is serving women warriors, Friday at 9 on 90.3.

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Feagler & Friends: Friday, March 12, 2010
Mr. Feagler interviews criminal court judge Timothy J. McGinty, a critic of the city of Cleveland's policy on the release of criminal suspects; the roundtable tackles open disclosure, health care reform and the shooting of a family dog by a Westlake police officer.

Thursday Reporters’ Roundtable
The Sound of Ideas: Thursday, March 11, 2010
With health care reform still in limbo President Obama hits the road in a "final" push to move the public opinion needle his way. He'll be in Cleveland Monday. On the Sound of Ideas reporters' roundtable Thursday some analysis on where the health fight goes from here. State bureaucrats aren't exactly hurrying to comply with the Governor's mandate to cut payroll. And speaking of Governor Strickland, he's become the new "spokes-man" for efforts to peddle a bike lane for the new I-90 innerbelt bridge. Join us for the discussion Thursday morning at 9:00 on 90.3.

New Website Helps College Students Identify Voting Options
Regional News Stories: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The Ohio secretary of State's office has created a new web resource for college students trying to figure out where and how to vote.

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.

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Resources

Carl & Louis Stokes: From the Projects to Politics
This website tells the stories of how Carl and Louis Stokes "became somebody" and how they truly became American political heroes.