Monday, March 16, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Freedom of Information Day marked nationwide
On President James Madison's birthday, freedom of information and openness in government are celebrated nationally. This year, in Minnesota, the John Finnegan Award is given to longtime citizen activist Rich Neumeister for his work to increase government accountability, access to information, and privacy rights.11:00 a.m.GuestsRich Neumeister: Citizen lobbyist and winner of the 2009 John Finnegan Award.Mark Anfinson: Minneapolis attorney, First Amendment expert and longtime attorney for the Minnesota Newspaper Association.More from MPRPrivacy crusader gets open government award (03/16/2009)Resources
The impact of climate change on the world's poor
Jim Lyons, of Oxfam America, discusses how climate change could affect the world's most vulnerable populations.12:00 p.m.More from MPREPA tests the 'green' value of ethanol (03/09/2009)Obama's budget: huge ambitions, huge obstacles (02/28/2009)Green car bills face rough road at the Capitol (02/19/2009)Resources
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