Regional News Stories: July 2008

Latest on FBI Probe of Cuyahoga County Govt
Posted Tuesday, July 29, 2008
As many as two-hundred agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Internal Revenue Service seized documents and evidence at numerous sites in the county. The Plain Dealer reports this morning that the investigation centers on a scheme to trade jobs and contracts for free construction work on personal property. ideastream®’s Dan Bobkoff has our report.

Feds Disclose Little About Federal Probe
Posted Monday, July 28, 2008
FBI and IRS agents descended on the Cuyahoga County administration building in downtown Cleveland this morning with warrants to search a number of county offices as part of a corruption investigation. Associate Editor Bill Rice spoke with ideastream's Rick Jackson about the raid.

Cuyahoga County Commissioners Offices Raided by FBI, IRS
Posted Monday, July 28, 2008
The offices of the Cuyahoga County Commission were among nearly a dozen targets of a federal probe today - with implications of political corruption at the highest levels of government. ideastream®'s Rick Jackson reports.

MetroHealth Grapples With Growing Money Problems
Posted Monday, July 28, 2008
Cleveland is known around the world for its excellent healthcare system. But one of its hospitals is in trouble because of money problems that appear to be getting worse. MetroHealth Medical Center, the county run hospital, provides a safety net for thousands of Cuyahoga County residents who are uninsured or under insured. It's an issue the Plain Dealer explored in depth in Sunday's paper. Chris Seper is the Plain Dealer's online health editor. He spoke with ideastream®'s Eric Wellman.

The Face of Chronic Fatigue
Posted Monday, July 28, 2008
Imagine a disease that leaves young, healthy, active individuals with symptoms of pain, and fatigue so crippling they often can barely get out of bed – but who otherwise APPEAR perfectly healthy. The disease is called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and it’s estimated to affect as many as 4 million Americans. Ideastream health reporter Gretchen Cuda profiles a Lakewood woman who has struggled with the disease – and the stigma for more than 20 years.

County Reform Commission Gets to Work
Posted Friday, July 25, 2008
The Commission on Cuyahoga County Government Reform has just over three months to come up with proposals on how to change the way the county government works. The eight members were appointed only a few weeks ago and met for the first time Friday. ideastream®'s Dan Bobkoff has our report.

Congressional Panel Considers Kucinich Impeachment Articles
Posted Friday, July 25, 2008
Congressman Dennis Kucinich got more attention on Capitol Hill for his impeachment resolutions against the White House. The Ohio Democrat testified before the House Judiciary Committee along with other war critics. Sara Sciammacco reports from Washington.

Study: Global Warming Could Cost Ohio Billions
Posted Friday, July 25, 2008
A new report shows global warming will have a negative impact in the billions of dollars on Ohio's economy if climate change progresses at its current rate.

Scientists Revved Up Over New Material That Converts Heat Into Electricity
Posted Friday, July 25, 2008
Ohio State University researchers are hard at work looking for ways to help make our gas guzzlers more economical. And one of the things they've come up with is a new material that turns heat into electricity. Gretchen Cuda has more.

Education Group Calls For More Action From State Leaders
Posted Friday, July 25, 2008
Governor Strickland has proposed placing less of an emphasis on standardized tests, and focusing more on tailoring teaching to the needs of individual students. But 18 months into his administration, the Governor is facing criticism for not having done more to improve education in Ohio. Some of that criticism has come from members of the Fordham Institute, an education policy think tank based in Washington. ideastream®'s Eric Wellman spoke with the leader of the Institute's Ohio office.

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