Morning Edition for February 19, 2007 | Minnesota Public Radio News

Monday, February 19, 2007

The week ahead at the Capitol
State lawmakers are working on President's Day. Tonight, members of the Minnesota House will be discussing a renewable energy bill. On Tuesday Congressman James Oberstar will speak to a joint committee at the Capitol about transportation. Capitol reporter Tom Scheck joins Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer for a look at the week ahead.7:20 a.m.
Preschool literacy program shows long-term results
The Words Work program is designed to close the education achievement gap, and researchers say it's working.7:25 a.m.
Cecilia Ramon deals with fear through art
Cecilia Ramon spent many years afraid. She grew up in Argentina during the "Dirty War" in the late 1970s and early '80s. She says she was afraid for so long that it's become a way of life for her. Now, living in Duluth, she's dealing with that fear through her art.7:55 a.m.

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