Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Kline introduces bill to resolve GI Bill benefits for Minnesota soldiers
  Minnesota lawmakers say they're hopeful an Army review will lead to greater educational benefits for members of the Minnesota National Guard who served in Iraq. But just in case, Rep. John Kline introduced legislation that would resolve the problem.7:20 a.m.
• Congressman John Kline talks soldiers' education rights
  Congressman John Kline of Minnesota introduced legislation that would provide more than 1,100 Minnesota National Guard soldiers full GI Bill benefits by deeming them to have met the enrollment requirements. This legislation corrects an error that denied these Minnesota soldiers their rightful benefits.7:23 a.m.
• From jock to artist
  In high school, R. Justin Stewart was a complete jock. Now just a few years later, the University of Minnesota student is an internationally acclaimed sculptor.7:50 a.m.
• What to do if you're facing foreclosure
  Richard Todd, vice president for the Federal Reserve of Minneapolis, spoke with MPR's Cathy Wurzer about reforming the mortgage market and what people should do if they're facing foreclosure.7:54 a.m.
• Art commentator Dominic Paptola on ticket scalping
  What's a ticket worth on the streets these day? St. Paul Pioneer Press theater critic takes a look at what the hottest ticket in the Twin Cities is going for these days.8:24 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Sputnik's Designers Didn't Fathom Its Impact
  Sputnik immediately captured the world's imagination with its beeps and its planetary shape, but it took days for the Soviet designers to realize the magnitude of their accomplishment.
• FDA to Weigh In on New Label for Cough Medicines
  A petition before the Food and Drug Administration could change the way parents care for children with colds. Many pediatricians cite a lack of evidence that cough medicines are safe or effective for young people.
• The Art of War: An Illustrated '1776'
  Paintings from the Revolutionary War provide historians with as much insight as the written word, author David McCullough says. In a new illustrated version of his best-seller 1776, he catalogues a sometimes flawed but earnest visual record of America's birth.
• North, South Korea Pledge to Seek Peace Treaty
  North and South Korea sign a pact calling for a new peace treaty that would formally end the Korean War, and replace an armistice signed more than 50 years ago. It is the climax of a three-day summit in Pyongyang.
• U.S. Envoy Reflects on Myanmar Crackdown
  As a military government crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrations in Myanmar persists, the most senior U.S. diplomat in the country finds herself in a delicate position. Shari Villarosa talks about her role.
• Guard Families Seek to Close Gap Left by Iraq
  The Minnesota National Guard's 1st Brigade Combat Team returned from Iraq after 22 months, the longest deployment in history for the Guard. Families left behind struggle to put their lives back together.
• Doubts Greet Evangelical Christians in Israel
  Seven thousand evangelical Christians from nearly 100 countries are in Israel this week to show support for the Jewish state. But a growing number of people are concerned about missionary activity.
• Sputnik, Space Race Mirror a Personal Journey
  Fifty years ago, a basketball-sized satellite went into orbit. Sputnik's successful launch ushered in vast changes in space exploration and in relations between two superpowers. For one commentator, it was the beginning of a more personal journey.
• GAO: FCC Tips Lobbyists on Phone, Cable Issues
  A Government Accountability Office report accuses the Federal Communications Commission of leaking tips to business interests before they're made public. It says the FCC has informed phone and cable lobbyists about items coming up for a vote in Congress.
• Wall Street Firms Bested by Credit Market Woes
  The problems in the housing and credit markets are leading to more layoffs on Wall Street. Investment bank Bear Stearns says it will trim 310 jobs from its mortgage group. Merrill Lynch fired two senior executives.

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