"Schools provide service for vets"
Cynthia Price, Macomb County Legsl News, 08-25-2009

Veterans' rights to health and related benefits are often compromised at the pragmatic level. Enter the legal profession, particularly through law schools. Both University of Detroit Mercy Law School and Thomas M. Cooley Law School's Grand Rapids campus recently worked to help veterans at Healthcare for Homeless Veterans downtown.

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"Deficit keeps Detroit mayor busy in 1st 100 days"
COREY WILLIAMS, Salon, 08-18-2009

Dave Bing is aware of what waits for him each morning as he strolls into Detroit City Hall. Wednesday will be little different than Tuesday, very much like last week and similar to 100 days ago when the NBA legend took the oath of office as mayor.

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"Livonia native named outstanding teacher"
Livonia Observer, Livonia Observer, 08-02-2009

Livonia native Joanne Lenice Leggat was recently named an Outstanding Middle School Teacher of the Year by Wayne RESA.

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"Liberty hire Laurie Byrd as assistant coach"
AP, USA Today, 08-10-2009

The New York Liberty have hired the sister of former heavyweight boxing champ Chris Byrd as an interim assistant coach.

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