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May Edition

Front Page News ....

Health reform still possible?
Talks continue as session wanes

With a May 19 end-of-session deadline looming, key lawmakers and Pawlenty administration officials continue to press for a solution ... read more about the session >

 

We’re number one!
Courage Center basketball team wins national championship

In March, Courage Center’s Junior Rolling Timberwolves varsity wheelchair basketball team placed first in a national tournament ... read more about the champions >


Access Press Columns

Editor's column
Tim Benjamin's column

Finally, it seems, we have made it through the winter. This last month has been a roller-coaster of weather. One morning ... read more from the editor >

 

The awful price of freedom
History note

In May 1975 the Minnesota legislature repealed a law authorizing sterilization of “feebleminded” persons... read more about the law >

   

Letters to the editor

Shocked and appalled. I am shocked and appalled. When I found out that you put out an article about CIT and the issues people with mental illness ... read more about the letters >

   

Economic stimulus payments
FAQ@DLL

Will the economic stimulus payments I receive affect my medical, cash or food benefits? ...read more about the stimulus >

   

Web sightings -
Five Web favorites from ICI's Jerry Smith

Web sightings ... read more and view the sites >

   

Tokounou all-abilities dance / music ensemble
From the front row: Hopkins High School Auditorium

How’s this for a recipe for exuberance? Imagine a concert ... read more of the theater review >

   

Cartoons

Scott Adams' page ... see his cartoons >


More News ....

Victimization 'must not stand'
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week begins April 13th

A federal initiative is now in place to improve public safety for people with disabilities ... read more about the initiative >

 

AXIS Healthcare: Putting you at the center
This month's issue sponsor

AXIS Healthcare provides comprehensive disability care coordination to more then 1,000 Minnesotans with disabilities .... read more about axis >

More News Continued >

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