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The national office of ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Compact and The Jenzabar Foundation recently announced the awarding of three grants that will create “Best in Class” Student Service Leadership Conferences in 2010 to promote civic engagement and inspire future generations to make a difference.

From the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication: In late May, President Barack Obama took the podium in front of the White House press corps in his first full, open-ended news conference in 10 months, a gap that exceeds the record set by his predecessor.

From the Fayetteville Observer (6/5/10): Robeson County Attorney Hal Kinlaw said he didn't mean to let the Board of Commissioners begin its budget forum two weeks ago by gathering in an illegal, closed-door meeting.

From Carolina Weekly (6/4/10): Most folks believe in the idea of open government. I believe the buzz word these days is "transparency."