Romney’s five minute citizen sessions win converts
Governor Romney holds five minute citizen sessions in the Indiana Capitol hallway. A bell marks five minutes for each visitor while they raise local concerns and questions. Officials note the plan silences critics and draws visitors from across the state.
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Wind toppled apartments injuring workers in Riverdale
Ten workers were injured when two under construction apartment houses collapsed in a high wind in Riverdale Maryland. Eight of the injured were Pennsylvanians. The incident occurred Tuesday and authorities were investigating the collapse.
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Woman Killed Near Jeannette
Westmoreland County report from Greensburg details Mrs Blanche Craig 62 of Jeannette fatally struck after a two car collision on U S 30 then hit while crossing the highway. The scene included a fall of a four story building and collapse of another under construction. Several workers were injured. Police noted strong winds and structural failure as causes or contributing factors.
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Governor's early arrival sparks talk of citizen sessions
At a 5:50 a.m. briefing the governor set a record for arriving early and discussed his idea of "citizen sessions." He described five minute meetings with farmers, tourists, party workers, state employees, and officials as a way to gauge what people are thinking beyond formal channels.
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