February 20, 2001 - The University of Minnesota has been under pressure to serve as an engine for Minnesota's economy--an idea factory that will generate new high tech products, industries and jobs. University officials are eager to show they're building stronger connections to business and industry and are working harder to commercialize innovations born at the U. But these efforts occur amid a raging national debate on whether academia and industry are getting too close. Minnesota Public Radio's Bill Catlin has the next report in our series, Universal U.
February 22, 2001 - Governor Jesse Ventura has announced a plan that he hopes will provide more health care coverage to Minnesota's children. Ventura teamed up with the Minnesota Council of Health Plans and the Children's Defense Fund to announce an outreach program to insure more Minnesota children. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports...
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February 27, 2001 - President Bush will address a joint session of Congress tonight. In the first major policy speech of his presidency, Bush is expected lay out plans for a one-point-six trillion dollar tax cut. He will also propose funding increases for education, the military and Medicare. We asked two Minnesota Congressmen for a preview of the President's speech. Eighth district Democrat James Oberstar says he doesn't think the President's proposal is fiscally sound:
February 27, 2001 - A bipartisan group of lawmakers wants to enact a "patient's bill of rights" during this year's session. The lawmakers say the measure would ensure HMO's are held accountable when a patient is denied care. Last year, a similar measure passed the DFL controlled senate but failed in the Republican house. Supporters say they are confident the legislation has a better chance of passage this year since voters made it an issue in the last political campaign. But opponents say consumers won't back the bill once they realize how much it could cost. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports..
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March 5, 2001 - Using the web to fight world poverty. Internet should be able to encourage Americans to be aware and care about world poverty.
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March 8, 2001 - In Sauk Rapids, there is a big debate about how meat, especially beef, should be given to consumers.