(CNN) -- Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States and the nation's first African-American president Tuesday, January 20, 2009. This is a transcript of his prepared speech.
Aging With Independence In MN Getting Harder Thursday, February 10, 2009
"St. Paul, MN – A new tool to gauge the financial health of Minnesota seniors is being unveiled today -- and the Minnesota Women's Consortium predicts the data to be shared will be a "rude awakening" for many..."
FEATURED in Article: Pam Johnson, Minnesota Community Action Partnership
"Pam Johnson, program director for the Minnesota Community Action Partnership, says the "Elder Economic Security Initiative Index" is a county-by-county breakdown of how well seniors are coping with essential living expenses -- and in a word, many are not...." FULL ARTICLE
Greater MN seeks tax fairness, packed room tells leaders Published February 21, 2009
"MOORHEAD – Greater Minnesota is prepared to weather part of the state’s budget challenges, but can’t do more than its share. That’s the message members of the Minnesota Senate Taxes Committee heard Friday during a public hearing in Moorhead."
FEATURED in Article: Joe Pederson, executive director of Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership
"...Please raise my taxes so those most vulnerable in Minnesota can be helped," said Joe Pederson, executive director of Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership..." FULL ARTICLE
Governor's State of the State Address Thursday, January 15, 2009 -watch this program
03:18 - Gavel, and House floor session, followed by the House going into recess.
23:48 - Joint Convention of the House and Senate, including the entrance of special guests.
38:30 - Entrance of Governor Tim Pawlenty, followed by the State of the State Address. Runs 1 hour, 18 minutes.
Of leadership, hopes and expectations Last update: January 18, 2009 - 7:42 AM
"With America poised to inaugurate its first African-American president this week, we checked in with a group of community leaders about the status of black executives. The Star Tribune Editorial Board invited several recently installed African-American nonprofit directors to discuss issues of leadership, the presidential campaign and their expectations of soon-to-be president Barack Obama. Each has been in his or her current job for under one year, and all have had leadership experience either in corporate, government or nonprofit organizations. The panel included:..."
FEATURED in Article: Clarence Hightower, executive director, Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties...
"...Hightower: In the late '80s early '90s, there were lots of blacks in prominent positions at the same time -- the mayor, Vikings coach, police chief, superintendents. I'm not sure we'll ever see that again...FULL ARTICLE."
