Jan 7th, 2009 · With Alaska's Ted Stevens no longer in the Senate, there's talk on Capitol Hill of reconsidering some of the federal contracting preferences enjoyed by Alaska Native corporations. These companies often receive federal deals even when other, cheaper businesses offer similar services.
Jan 7th, 2009 · Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter is under fire for making drastic cuts to the city services. The Democrat recently announced the closure of 11 city libraries, seven fire houses and 68 swimming pools, hoping to curb the Philadephia's budget shortfall. Nutter explains the closures and tells why his plan is the best way to get his city's budget back on track.
Jan 6th, 2009 · Mail volume suffers when the economy suffers, but this economic downturn is hitting the Postal Service particularly hard. The ailing housing and financial sectors, once heavy users of direct mail marketing, are cutting back. In the last fiscal year, mail carriers delivered 9.5 billion fewer letters and packages than the year before.
Jan 2nd, 2009 · Chances are you've seen a blind person accompanied by a guide dog. But what about a guide horse or a monkey trained to help an agoraphobic? Non-traditional service animals help many people with disabilities, but a new proposal would ban them.
Jan 1st, 2009 · Based on miles driven, people 75 and older have higher rates of fatal crashes than any other group except for 16-year-olds. But many older adults see stopping driving as giving up independence. One nonprofit car service is trying to change that.
Dec 29th, 2008 · Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue is the last shul in Detroit. The shrinking congregation has been without a rabbi since 2003. Members often have to recruit bartenders and waiters from a next-door night club to achieve the number of worshippers required for prayer service.
Dec 29th, 2008 · The U.N. Relief and Works Agency is the main provider of basic services for Palestinian refugees in Gaza. Spokesperson Christopher Gunness is based in Jerusalem but travels back and forth to Gaza and is in touch with field staff there. Gunness talks with Renee Montagne about the humanitarian effects of the Israeli strikes on the people in Gaza.
Dec 28th, 2008 · Servicemen and women who come home for good from Iraq and Afghanistan face many challenges, among them, finding a job. That's difficult for everyone these days, not just those returning from military service.