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April 2009

CSU Introduces New President
Posted Thursday, April 30
A PhD, Dr. Berkman served at FIU in Miami for 12 years, after working at Princeton, U-C Berkeley, and the Univ. of Puerto Rico

Metrohealth to Lay Off 270
Posted Thursday, April 30
Cleveland’s Metrohealth Medical Center today announced it’s laying off 270 people as part of its reorganization and restructuring plan.

Voinovich Hears Pig Farmers’ Concern Over Flu’s Name
Posted Thursday, April 30
Ohio Senator George Voinovitch was among those who pushed to change the name of the flu strain that has nations on high alert. Tanya Snyder reports.

Concern Grows over Swine Flu
Posted Thursday, April 30
Health officials are fielding a growing number of calls from people concerned about swine flu or the H1N1 virus.

Despite State Supreme Court Ruling, Fight over Public Records Persists
Posted Thursday, April 30
The fight between a republican state representative and Ohio's Governor over public records continues.

After Long Debate, Ohio House of Representatives Approves Budget
Posted Thursday, April 30
The Ohio House of Representatives last night approved a $54 billion two-year state budget to fund dozens of government programs.

Strickland: Obama’s Stimulus Plan Is Helping Ohio
Posted Thursday, April 30
Governor Ted Strickland says he's pleased with the way President Obama has conducted his first one hundred days in office.

Making Money off Microloans
Posted Thursday, April 30
A website says investing in bundled microloans can provide high interest, and relative safety.

Upside/Downside: Getting and Profiting from Microcredit
Posted Thursday, April 30
On this week's segment, we look at a website that let's investors buy microloan securities, and an organization providing microloans here.

Hopes of Free Health Care Dashed by Swine Flu
Posted Thursday, April 30
Time and effort - but not hope -- was lost by the cancellation of this weekend's free health clinic at the Cuayhogoa Co. Fairgrounds.

Commissioner Issues Med Mart Deadline to City Hall
Posted Wednesday, April 29
The commission has approved the financing, but not the site, for the proposed convention center and Medical Mart.

From the Battlefront to the Workplace
Posted Wednesday, April 29
A Career Fair at Browns Stadium Thursday aims to hook-up veterans with vet-friendly companies.

Pork Producers Say Pork is Safe to Eat
Posted Wednesday, April 29
Ohio pork producers want Ohioans to know that they will not get swine flu from eating pork.

Fight Heats up over Spending on Social Services
Posted Wednesday, April 29
Criticism is starting to grow about whether this spending on social services is the right choice over time.

1 in 8 Ohioans Live Below Poverty Line
Posted Wednesday, April 29
An anti-poverty task force created by Governor Ted Strickland has just handed him dozens of recommendations.

Health Fair Organizer: Swine Flu Threat Had to Be Avoided
Posted Wednesday, April 29
The organizer of the cancelled health fair speaks to ideastream.

Twinsburg Auto Workers Vote On Contract Concessions
Posted Wednesday, April 29
Workers at the Chrysler Stamping Plant in Twinsburg will vote on a contract with enough concessions to help the company meet government demands.

Over 50 and Unemployed
Posted Tuesday, April 28
Job hunters over 50 are learning to re-define themselves in a young marketplace

Kent State Proposes School of Public Health
Posted Tuesday, April 28
KSU would be just the 2nd on Ohio

Brooklyn-based Greeting Card Giant American Greetings Posts Big Loss
Posted Tuesday, April 28
American Greetings took a $50 million dollar hit last quarter thanks to tight economy.

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