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SEGMENT 1: There have been many verbal battles over the idea of English as an official language, especially when it comes to government business. But this contentious issue can bring cautious understanding as well as heated debate. In the studio to talk about handling official government functions in a state with a growing number of languages is Rep. Bill Batchelder (R-Medina) and the sponsor of a bill that would require tests for commercial drivers' licenses for truckers to be administered only in English; and Ezra Escudero, the director of the Office of Ohio Latino Affairs, which opposes so-called English only measures.
SEGMENT 2: As gas prices continue to soar, the topic of public transit moves up in some people's minds - and supporters of passenger trains are seizing the opportunity to promote their projects and get funding for them back on track. A discussion with Matt Dietrich, the Executive Director of the Ohio Rail Development Commission.
SEGMENT 2: As gas prices continue to soar, the topic of public transit moves up in some people's minds - and supporters of passenger trains are seizing the opportunity to promote their projects and get funding for them back on track. A discussion with Matt Dietrich, the Executive Director of the Ohio Rail Development Commission.
June 13, 2008