Health Care Squabbles Continue
By Bob Robinson
The new health care bill is slated to help with the high cost of prescriptions.
National & World
News Spotlight: Smith only Dem candidate to gain in polls
State Representative Alma Wheeler Smith (D-Salem) today announced that her campaign is the only in the Democratic primary that is gaining momentum. Smith’s claim comes after the latest results of a Rasmussen opinion poll were released.
Reggie Clemons on Death Row in Missouri: A Case of Reasonable Doubt
Twenty-five years ago, Darryl Burton was convicted of capital murder and armed criminal action in a St. Louis, Missouri, trial court. His conviction has all the characteristics of a wrongful conviction: “eye witness” informants, ineffective trial counsel, and an array of procedural obstacles which all combined to leave Mr. Burton trapped in a Missouri prison for 24 years. Burton is shown here with Vera Thomas, Reggie’s mother at the 3rd Anniversary of the Justice for Reggie Campaign in December of 2008. Courtesy photo
Michigan is on The Right “Trac”: Helping Small Businesses
Roundtable Discussion on Small Businesses at Lansing Community College: (Scott Guernsey, HR Component; Brent Knight, President of Lansing Community College; Linda Hundt, Sweetie-licious Bakery Cafe; Dave Adams, Michigan Credit Union League CEO; George Wood, Home Energy Audits; Governor Jennifer M. Granholm; Andy Otteman, Parnunu, LLC; Rina Risper, President & Publisher of The New Citizens Press; Nancy Boese, Michigan Small Business Technology Development Center Region 7 regional director and Greg Main, President and Michigan Economic Development Corporation CEO. Photo by Adam DeLong
2010 Most Influential & Interesting
During the entire year prior to this edition, we are looking for people who are doing great things in our community. They may or may not be on your radar but to The New Citizens Press they provide value to our community. We also realize that there are others who you think belong in “The Most Influential and Interesting” column. We are willing to consider anyone regardless of race, affiliations, education or socioeconomic background.
Michelle Obama Presents Inaugural Gown to Smithsonian
The First Lady joined the dress’ 27-year old designer Jason Wu for the ceremony , which welcomes the one-of-a-kind one shoulder ivory gown in “The First Ladies at the Smithsonian” exhibit.
Above: Jason Wu and First Lady Michelle Obama
Freedom of Information Act – Your Right to Know
Journalists and citizens who file Freedom of Information Act requests often expect delay or denial, unfortunately, that can impact your daily life. Oftentimes, the lack of information provided by governmental agencies limit the ability to investigate issues, protect individuals or open the doors of justice. istockphoto
Sunshine Week: Your Right to Know
Did you know that you can ask for the documents below under FOIA (Freedom of Information Act)?
America’s Top Model is Accepting Online Photos
In recent years, modeling shows and modeling contest that attract hopefuls from all over the nation are the “reality television show rage”. One of the most popular shows is Tyra Banks’ America’s Next Top Model. Tyra.com is holding an exclusive America’s Next Top Model search just for those young hopefuls. Photo of Tyra Banks
Congratulations Willard K. Walker Recipient of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Award
“It’s not the towering sail, but the unseen wind that moves the ship” – a Proverb
Former City of Lansing Human Relations and Community Services department director and State of Michigan executive, Willard Walker, is a senior policy consultant at Public Policy Associates (PPA), Incorporated, a national research and development firm.