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February 9, 2010 | NPR· Toyota, known for quality and reliability, has stumbled badly in managing its current recall crisis. The company has been accused of withholding information, changing its story, and was less than aggressive in dealing with the various problems. Assuming the company can solve the technology and safety problems, how does Toyota regain public trust?
 
February 9, 2010 | NPR· One of the many Obama administration appointments awaiting action in the Senate is the nomination of Craig Becker to the National Labor Relations Board. His appointment has become a flash point, not so much for his views, but for the opportunity presented for Republicans to flex their filibuster muscles.
 
February 9, 2010 | NPR· In the coming months hundreds upon hundreds of mental health professionals will flood Haiti, eager to tend to the psychologically wounded victims of the earthquake. But the role of a mental health professional in the aftermath of a major disaster like Haiti's isn't always well-defined.
 
February 9, 2010 | NPR· Some companies have no traditional office at all — and they like it that way. At one multimillion-dollar company, all 40 employees telecommute. The firm weeds out job applicants who look down on working from home.
 
February 9, 2010 | NPR· Teams of American structural engineers are in Haiti looking into the integrity of the thousands of buildings still standing. U.N. officials say perhaps 20 percent of the structures in Port-au-Prince collapsed, and 80 percent of those still standing suffered serious damage. Some of these structures shouldn't be occupied.
 

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February 9, 2010 | NPR· When young African-American men showed up at Boston City Hospital with knife and gunshot wounds, most were thought to be thugs or drug dealers. But Dr. John Rich took time to interview these victims and found out what was really behind their injuries.
 
February 8, 2010 | NPR· The U.S. population is expected to reach 400 million by mid-century. In his book, The Next Hundred Million: America in 2050, Joel Kotkin argues that future will be green, diverse and suburban. Kotkin explains how the nation's changing demographics will transform American life and communities.
 
February 8, 2010 | NPR· Attorney David Dow has spent his career representing inmates who have been sentenced to death. Despite his efforts, many of his clients have been executed — and most of them were guilty. In his new memoir, The Autobiography of an Execution, Dow details what it's like to become emotionally involved with the people living on death row.
 
February 8, 2010 | NPR· Out 'n' In, the latest album from Empirical, is a tribute to the late musician Eric Dolphy. The record contains six original pieces that adopt Dolphy's style and adaptations of two songs from his album Out to Lunch!
 

February 8, 2010

Capitol Conversation: Business Tax Exemptions

Bills to eliminate roughly 140 million dollars in business tax exemptions have dominated discussions at the state capitol. The debate over the nine measures has pitted Democrats against Republicans, with Democrats arguing the cuts are necessary to balance the budget and protect money for K through 12 education. Republicans say a recession is the wrong time to increase taxes on businesses. Bente Birkeland delves into two of the most controversial exemptions as part of our capitol conversation series.

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Filed under: Bente Birkeland, Business, Capitol Conversation, Capitol Coverage, Interview, Politics — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 7:21 am

February 3, 2010

Round-Up: Saving the State Money by Cutting Back Vehicle Use, and more

Some Colorado lawmakers want to put an end to Gov. Bill Ritter’s fleet vehicle program and bar the use of state-owned vehicles for tax-free commuting unless it contributes to public safety…Prosecutors in southeastern Colorado say they won’t pursue charges against an ex-convict accused of making a threat against an Amtrak train…and, President Barack Obama will attend two fundraising events in Denver to help raise money for Senator Michael Bennet’s election campaign.

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Filed under: AP, Andrea Chalfin, Crime, Politics, Round-Up, Transportation — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 5:35 pm

February 1, 2010

Capitol Conversation: Third Full Week Begins

Lawmakers are entering their third full week of the legislative session today and there’s certainly been a lot to talk about. Emotions ran high during debates on eliminating business tax exemptions with both parties pointing fingers at one another. Lawmakers also dealt with other big ticket items such as the public pension system and medical marijuana. Bente Birkeland takes a look ahead as part of our capitol conversation series.

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Filed under: Bente Birkeland, Capitol Conversation, Capitol Coverage, Interview, Politics — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 8:50 am

Lawmakers Tackling Big Items Early in Session

Lawmakers wrapped up an action filled week tackling big ticket items last week, such as medical marijuana, reforms to the public pension system, and proposals to eliminate business tax exemptions. The debates ranged from neutral, to heated, to partisan finger pointing. Bente Birkeland has more from the state house.

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Filed under: Bente Birkeland, Capitol Coverage, Politics — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 7:35 am

January 28, 2010

Round-Up: State of the Union Reactions, and more

Congresswoman Betsy Markey (D) says President Obama struck a chord with fiscally conservative Democrats, while Republican Congressman Doug Lamborn says the thinks the country is “headed in the wrong direction”….and, Colorado business groups say a plan by Governor Ritter to impose certain taxes will cost jobs.

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Filed under: AP, Andrea Chalfin, Business, Capitol News Connection, Economy, Politics, Round-Up — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 5:35 pm

January 25, 2010

Capitol Conversation: Medical Marijuana Bill

A long awaited medical Marijuana measure was recently introduced into the state senate. Bente Birkeland analyzes the bill with fellow statehouse reporters as part of our capitol conversation series.

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Filed under: Bente Birkeland, Capitol Conversation, Capitol Coverage, Interview, Politics — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 7:21 am

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