Julie Baxter
WAFB.com, LA - 9 hours ago... Clinic resulting in two new state laws and federal court action; Hurricane Georges; investigated conditions inside local independent living centers for the ...

In our view: More access for disabled
Joplin Globe - We were struck by the image of wheelchair-bound Lauri Alquist trying to negotiate a street curb at the Baxter Springs Police Department. We understand the incredible burden it would place on businesses and municipalities if they were required to

Murfreesboro businessman, NHR board member dies
Nashville Business Journal - Joel H. Jobe, 61, a member of National Health Realty Inc. 's board of directors and a partner in the Murfreesboro CPA firm of Jobe Hastings & Associates died unexpectedly on March 31. "We are very saddened by the death of our friend and board member

Church News
Auburn Journal - Pastor Phil Sparling message on Palm Sunday is "Dead Man Walking - Kind of" at the 9 and 10:45 a.m. services. A Children's Program and nursery care are provided during both services. Fellowship Coffee Hour is held after each service. Junior high

Who can help if I've been a victim of discrimination?
Idaho Statesman - The number of housing discrimination complaints in Boise has been on a downward trend in the past couple years, but fair housing advocates and federal officials say people may not know when they've been the victims of discrimination or that help is

Are you ready? Are we all ready?
San Jose Mercury News - Ed and June Updegraff look over an aid station -- a plastic storage bins that hold earthquake supplies -- at their retirement community, the Villages in San Jose. Ed Updegraff is co-chair of the Villages' emergency preparedness committee. If the 1989

Councilor Miriam Witherspoon honored by Independent Living Center
Birmingham Times - The Independent Living Center honored Council President Miriam Witherspoon recently for her exceptional accomplishments. President Pro Tem Witherspoon is a well-respected attorney and champion of rights for the elderly and disabled. She is, also

DHHS commissioner nominated
Bangor Daily News - AUGUSTA - Brenda M. Harvey, the woman who had been temporarily overseeing operations at the state's largest single agency, was nominated Friday to become the next commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services. In making the announcement

Candidates talk power; chat continues Friday
Danville Register & Bee - DANVILLE, Va. - Utility rates are becoming a divisive subject for candidates running for Danville City Council following a Tuesday forum. Electric rates rose nearly 40 percent for city households in 2005, and another 25 percent hike is expected this