Friday, January 21, 2011
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
New Human Services Commissioner answers questions on MPR
Commissioner Lucinda Jesson takes over the agency that provides services for the poor, the sick, the disabled and the elderly. How strong is the social safety net, and can the taxpayers afford the costs?11:00 a.m.GuestsLucinda Jesson: Commissioner of the Minn. Department of Human Services. Former professor at Hamline University Law School and founder of Hamline's Health Law Institute. Former Minn. Deputy Attorney General.More from MPRResources
Is America losing the war on poverty?
President Lyndon Johnson hired Sargent Shriver to lead his war on poverty in the 1960s. Shriver died earlier this week, but poverty levels in America remain shockingly high. An American RadioWorks documentary, "The War on Poverty: From the Great Society to the Great Recession," examines the modern face of poverty and asks why LBJ's dream of a Great Society is still beyond reach.12:00 p.m.More from MPRShriver, one of last links to JFK White House, dies (01/18/2011)Newark mayor: Change won't come until we 'stand up' (01/17/2011)Census: Number of poor is millions higher (01/05/2011)Help for the homeless in demand (12/25/2010)NW Minn. communities face increasing poverty rates (12/16/2010)Resources
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