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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Green car bills face rough road at the Capitol
Minnesota has made some progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but reducing greenhouse gases from vehicles faces some tough opposition.6:20 a.m.
Homeowners in Minn. expect to benefit from Obama foreclosure plan
A Minnesota foreclosure expert says there's no question President Obama's foreclosure solution plan will help people in Minnesota. The question is, how many people will hang onto their homes.7:20 a.m.- Art Hounds: Week of Feb. 19
Each week Minnesota Public Radio News asks three people from the Minnesota arts scene to be "Art Hounds." Their job is to step outside our own work and hunt down something exciting that's going on this weekend.8:45 a.m.
National Public Radio Stories
- Call For Forensics Overhaul Linked To 'CSI' Effect
According to a National Academy of Sciences report released Wednesday, viewers of the hit CBS show CSI — and even judges and lawyers — are under the impression that the science they see on the show is ironclad. In fact, experts say, while some forensic evidence, like DNA, is top-notch, other evidence is not nearly so reliable. - Fantasy, Invention At New York Fashion Week
Sally Singer, Vogue magazine's fashion news and features director, says the need for fashion and style don't disappear — even in rough economic times. - A Movie's Look, From Toilet To Villain's Lair
Lighting, props, sets and costumes all contribute to the "look" of a movie — and production designer J. Michael Riva, the grandson of Marlene Dietrich, makes sure all those elements integrate seamlessly for a film. He has worked on blockbusters such as The Goonies and A Few Good Men. - Obama Unveils $75 Billion Fix To Help Homeowners
President Barack Obama's home mortgage relief program is even bigger than the administration had been suggesting. The cost is $75 billion. The plan aims to prevent as many as 9 million homeowners from being evicted and to stabilize housing markets. - Experts Weigh In On Foreclosure Plan, Pitfalls
With housing prices falling, many mortgage experts believe the nation's foreclosure crisis can't be resolved without mechanisms for reducing the principal amount that homeowners owe — something President Obama's foreclosure plan does not compel investors to do. - Florida's GOP Governor Backs Obama Stimulus Plan
One of President Obama's few Republican supporters on the stimulus package is Florida Gov. Charlie Crist. Florida is expected to receive some $12 billion in federal aid from the package. But supporting the plan has earned Crist the scorn of some GOP faithful. - House Democrat Explains His 'No' Vote
Seven Democratic lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted against President Obama's stimulus package. One of them was Walter Minnick, who's newly elected from a rural and conservative part of Idaho. He tells Steve Inskeep that he voted against the plan because it cost too much in taxpayer money. - U.S. Concerned About Pakistan's Swat Valley Deal
Pakistan's government says it is implementing Islamic law in the Swat Valley in exchange for a truce with Taliban militants. The deal has raised concern in the West. The cease-fire has been criticized as giving in to militants, and it's feared the deal could embolden other militant groups in Pakistan. - An Emergency Room Built Specially For Seniors
Only infants go to hospital emergency rooms more than elderly patients. For years, hospitals have set up ERs just for kids. But now, a Maryland hospital has an ER specifically for patients 65 and older. - A Child Gets Lost In The Health Care Shuffle
Neglected and abused children can get lost in the maze of our health care and social systems. Commentator Janette Kurie tells the story of a boy who suffered severe and long-term health problems as a consequence of parental neglect — and getting lost in the system.
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