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Elizabeth Sullivan, editorial page editor, The Plain Dealer; Mike Roberts, freelance journalist; Johnathan Holifield, co-founder, The America21 Project
Browns Stadium
The city of Cleveland will advance the Browns nearly $6 million for repairs at Browns Stadium. The money will come from the 'sin tax' approved by voters years ago to the pay for the stadium's construction. As part of its contract with the team, the city agreed to provide nearly a million dollars-a-year for upkeep, but the Browns convinced the city that a large chunk of money needed to be spent on immediate repairs related to the area's harsh winters.
Endorsements
The Plain Dealer this week endorsed long-time Representative Marcy Kaptur in the Ninth District Congressional primary over another incumbent Dennis Kucinich and newcomer Graham Veysey. The newspaper also endorsed Toledoan Samuel J. Wurzelbacher, widely known as 'Joe the Plumber' in the Ninth District Republican primary. Wurzelbacher is opposed by Huron resident Steve Kraus.
State of the State
Governor Kasich delivered an 80-minute State of the State speech Wednesday that was remarkable for its location if not its content. He spoke at a Steubenville elementary school, Wells Academy, marking the first time a Governor has delivered the speech anywhere but Columbus. He touted his administration's first-year achievements while noting the state's economy is improving.
Heart 411: Cleveland Clinic heart doctors Steven Nissen (Chairman, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine) and Marc Gillinov (Cardiac Surgeon)
The doctors have written an owners' manual for the heart in which they discuss the care and feeding of the body's most important muscle. They give readers a sobering look at what can go wrong with the heart along with practical advice on risk factors and prevention of heart disease.
February 10, 2012