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KUNC’s Government and You series is looking at how budget cuts and state and federal policies are impacting the lives of Coloradans. Click on the links below to hear past stories in our series.

There are advantages to living in the digital age, faster computers and instant communication with our smart phones just to name a few. But KUNC commentator Dr. Marc Ringel says there is a clear medical disadvantage associated with staying connected.

In Libya, the front lines in the eastern part of the country seem to be blurring. There are reports that Libyan troop are advancing toward Ras Lanuf, a key oil town that's held by rebels. Forces loyal to Gadhafi have launched airstrikes against the town.

The San Diego State University Aztecs are one of the surprise stories of this college basketball season. The team has a chance to win their conference, and are poised to make a run in the NCAA tournament.

China is rattled by the upheavals sweeping Africa and the Middle East. It is once again ratcheting up pressure on the foreign media. Over the weekend, the government announced new reporting regulations making it harder for journalists to operate.