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Reducing homelessness is one of the Mayor’s top third-term priorities. Department of Homeless Services Commissioner Robert Hess talks about how his agency hopes to tackle the problem in the middle of a severe budget crisis. Plus, Congressman Joe Sestak (D-PA), who is leading the charge to repeal “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”; Congressman Scott Garrett (R-NJ) on the future of health care reform; and making sure boys don’t fall behind in our educational system.
Asking and Telling
Retired United States Navy Rear Admiral and current U.S. Congressman Joe Sestak (D-PA 7th ) talks about the latest in Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy.
Advocating for Children
New York State Senator Velmanette Montgomery (D-Brooklyn-18), and New York State Assembly member Barbara Clark (D-Queens-33), discuss their respective bills addressing juvenile justice and the creation of a role for child advocate.
Garrett on Health Care & Jobs & Republicans
US Congressman Scott Garrett (R-NJ 5th) examines the states of health care, job creation, and the Republican party.
Homelessness in NYC
How do you tackle homelessness during a severe budget crisis? NYC Department of Homeless Services Commissioner Robert Hess discusses his agency’s priorities in the third Bloomberg term.
Boy Problems
Author Richard Whitmire discusses his new book Why Boys Fail: Saving Our Sons from an Educational System That's Leaving Them Behind (AMACOM, 2010).
Open Phones: Your Headlines Here
What stories are you following in the news that are not in the top headlines? What deserves more attention or is just unusual and interesting? Call in with your headlines, or post them here now!
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