Regional News Stories: February 2008

Local Democrats Take Sides
Posted Tuesday, February 26, 2008
As Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama prepare for a nationally televised face-off in Cleveland tonight, their backers are out working Northeast Ohio neighborhoods, trying to sway Democratic voters who are still undecided. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more.

McCain Stumps in Northeast Ohio
Posted Monday, February 25, 2008
All eyes tonight will be on the Democratic presidential debate held at Cleveland State University, but another candidate is trying to get Ohio's attention too. Senator John McCain. Yesterday, he made his first visit to the region since July. He addressed supporters in Parma and Rocky River in a style markedly different from the Democrats. ideastream®'s Dan Bobkoff reports.

Cholesterol Lowering Alternatives
Posted Monday, February 25, 2008
For the first time in nearly 50 years, the average American adult has a cholesterol level below 200, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It credits the decline, in large part, to the popularity of cholesterol lowering drugs like Lipitor. But what if a patient doesn't want to be on a prescription for the rest of his or her life? We all know that changes in exercise and diet can lower cholesterol, but by how much? And how often are changes in lifestyle really effective? For a look at some of these alternatives, ideastream's Eric Wellman is joined by Dr. Gaylee McCracken, an internist at University Hospitals.

Obama Stumps in Cleveland
Posted Monday, February 25, 2008
Barack Obama made stops in Northeast Ohio this weekend on his Ohio bus tour. The Illinois senator also managed to go a round with Hillary Clinton, who was also campaigning in the state. ideastream®'s Tasha Flournoy has this report.

Number of Ohio Mortgage Brokers Takes Huge Hit in 2007
Posted Monday, February 25, 2008
The sub-prime housing crisis has lead to layoffs of employees by the thousands at mortgage companies across the country, including 845 lost jobs in Ohio in 2007. That's according to a study by Mortgage Daily dot com. Large and small firms alike are getting hammered and small privately-run mortgage brokerages that sprouted up during the real estate boom are disappearing fast. ideastream®'s Mhari Saito reports.

Democrats Spar Over Mailings Days Before Cleveland Debate
Posted Monday, February 25, 2008
Tomorrow it’s the Cleveland version of Obama vs. Clinton and the event is turning out to be quite a showdown. Their last debate in Texas ended on a high note of plesantries, particularly by Senator Clinton who expressed great honor at being able to share the stage with Senator Obama. But, during a weekend of campaign stops throughout Ohio, Clinton blasted Obama’s campaign tactics which she likened to that of Republicans. Obama came back strong, saying everything he has said about the Clintons is true. ideastream®'s Tasha Flournoy has more.

Kucinich and Cimperman Differ in Governing Style
Posted Friday, February 22, 2008
Democrats Dennis Kucinich and Joe Cimperman spoke extensively on the Sound of Ideas yesterday and their different approaches to what the role of a congressman was evident. ideastream® politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

Michelle Obama Visits Cleveland
Posted Friday, February 22, 2008
Barack Obama received a nod from Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson yesterday. The endorsement was the prelude to a rousing and spirited address from Obama's wife, Michelle, at a Cleveland State University rally. ideastream®'s Tasha Flournoy has this story.

At Michelle Obama Rally, Jackson Makes Endorsement
Posted Thursday, February 21, 2008
Barack Obama scored another key Ohio endorsement today. Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson threw his support to Barack Obama. Jackson made the announcement while introducing Obama's wife, Michelle, at a Cleveland State University rally. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy has more.

Cleveland City Council Considers Coal
Posted Thursday, February 21, 2008
The City of Oberlin this week voted against a proposal to buy a stake in a planned coal-fired power plant in Southern Ohio. Cleveland faces the same decision. Friday Cleveland City Council will hold a final hearing on the proposal before a vote expected next week. And, as ideastream's Dan Moulthrop reports, this vote is not typical City Council fare...

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