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The new fad in the media is the use of websites like facebook, twitter, and wikipedia as resources for current event coverage. The reliability of the information from these social networking sites can be called into question, so news sources often say that this information is “unverified.” If the information cannot be verified then why should it be published? It is the job of the journalist to present the public with true information which seems to be at risk with the use of these websites as sources.
There are some cases in which the media could successfully use these websites but not to retrieve information. Over the last three days
Cheryl Phillips, a writer for Examiner.com, was upset with the amount of support that has been given to the people of
If a person were to go on to facebook to find groups supporting the disaster in Haiti, they might find hundreds of groups but not many for Rhode Island flood victims that most likely will not be covered under insurance. It is also important to note how quickly the wikipedia page went up for the Haitian Earthquake in 2010 and no wikipedia page has been published for the worst flood in
[Newscaster]
President Barack Obama spoke at the House Democratic Caucus to reiterate the importance of the proposed healthcare bill on Saturday.
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[CG: patients and doctors walking down the halls at the Mayo Clinic]
He explained the importance of the bill for the entire country. It would especially help those who have been greatly affected by the recession and those who have had prior health conditions.
[Take VO]
[CG: Random patient talking to a doctor]
These people would be given the opportunity to get the public option for healthcare.
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[CG: President Obama speaking to the House of Representatives]
His main talking point was that the government has the responsibility to do what is best for the people, and that is the reason why he went into politics.
[Newscaster]
Obama will be hoping that he has done enough to convince the house to pass the bill, which will be brought up later this week.
Healthcare reform has come under some heavy debate since Barack Obama was elected into the presidency. Many attempts to pass national healthcare bills have all come to the same conclusion thus far, failure. In an effort to change history, the president has once again brought the idea into consideration. At the House Democratic Caucus on Saturday he spoke about the importance of the healthcare bill to the entire country.
He started of by explaining that it was the decisions of this government that got
Obama recognized that this would be the most significant decision involving healthcare since the installment of Medicaid. He declares that, “this is the toughest insurance reforms in history.” With such a major decision at stake, it was vital for the president to get the backing of most of the Democrats because it is not supported by many Republicans.
The main objective in the bill was that, “[the government] is making sure that the system of private insurance works for ordinary families.” Obama’s goal was accomplished on Sunday as the bill was passed through the House, without a single Republican voting the bill through.
For the past couple of years the town of
The simplest plan would be to rebuild or renovate the current toll plaza but it was built on wetlands in 1969 when it was legal to do so; laws today prevent construction from being done on wetlands. This is also the main safety issue with the toll plaza; it is sinking at a slow rate and requires constant work to be maintained.
Other deficiencies of the current site are: it is at the bottom of a hill on a curve, it is very close to the exit at mile marker 7, and its location cannot easily be seen in the distance. All of these problems have been taken into consideration when finding locations to put the proposed plaza, and although some have been found, they interfere with the lives of citizens of the town.
Of course the Maine Turnpike Authority possesses the power of eminent domain which is looking to be avoided by the town. Eminent Domain is the government’s right to take land without the owner’s permission but the owner must be reimbursed with a reasonable amount of money. As a result every measure is being taken to find a location that is best for all parties involved.
The project took a big step on February 24, and the preliminary plans have been sent to the Army Corps of Engineers (A.C.E.) with four possible locations for the new plaza. One of the sites, as a formality, is where the current plaza resides, and two other sites would not force anyone out of their homes. A local citizen said, “It’s good to hear that there are options that won’t kick people out of their homes.” Another citizen called it “a relief.”
Now that the plans have been turned over to the Army Corps of Engineers, the MTA has no authority on the matter. “[The town] will try to convince [the Army Corps of Engineers] with its own documentation that the "do nothing" option is the best option” (The York Weekly). This has been the town of
Opinions may be torn but everyone is just looking out for what is best for the town as a major decision should be made over the next year.
For the past couple of years the town of
The simplest thought would be to merely rebuild or renovate the current toll plaza but it was built on wetlands in 1969 when it was legal to do so; laws today prevent construction from being done on wetlands. This is also the main safety issue with the toll plaza; it is sinking at a slow rate and requires constant work to be maintained.
Other deficiencies of the current site are: it is on a curve, it is very close to the exit at mile marker 7, it is at the bottom of a hill, and its location cannot easily be seen in the distance. All of these problems have been taken into consideration when finding locations to put the proposed plaza, and although some have been found, they interfere with the lives of citizens of the town.
Of course the Maine Turnpike Authority possesses the power of eminent domain which is looking to be avoided by the town. Eminent Domain is the government’s right to take land without the owner’s permission but the owner must be reimbursed with a reasonable amount of money. As a result every measure is being taken to find a location that is best for all parties involved.
For Immediate Release Anthony Molino
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Anthony_Molino@umaine.com
Unexpected Relief from Afar
The group will hope to draw in a lot of money with a kayak as a grand prize. Raffle tickets are being sold at the entrances for five dollars for the first ticket then one dollar for each following ticket. All of the money raised will go to
The game between the River Hawks (15-13-2) and the Black Bears (
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