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tite journal Lansin Thursday January 2, 2003 Cloudy High in the upper 20s. Page 68 www.lsj.com 50t The Power of Knowing Gubernatorial Inauguration JENNIFER GRANHOLM, MICHIGAN'S 47th GOVERNOR Mistaken identity? Below: FBI released I Below: Mohammed photo identifying the man Asghar, a Pakistani as Mustafa Khan Owasi. jeweler. MAKING stand before you as living proof that the door is open to every single one of you in this room" iiimiiiiM Pakistani: FBI photos include his picture Jeweler says he never been to United States Associ ated Press LAHORE, Pakistan A Pakistani jeweler said Wednesday his picture is among those of five foreign-born men the FBI says might have entered the United States on falsified passports. He said he has never visited the United States.

An Associated Press photograph of Mohammed Asghar taken Wednesday at his shop in Lahore was a near-perfect match for the one included on the FBI list under the name Mus its tafa Khan Owasi, down to the prominent mole on Asghar's left cheek. FBI spokeswoman Angela Bell said the bureau was not able to confirm that Asghar is the man in the picture. Asghar, 30, said he was surprised to open a local newspaper and see his picture with another man's name beneath it. Asghar said his only attempt at traveling abroad was frustrated when police in the United Arab Emirates discovered he had a forged visa. He suggested that the document forgers he once patronized could have used his picture to create false travel documents for another man.

"I am a Pakistani and am living in my country, but American authorities have released my picture among those who are being traced by the FBI for entering America," Asghar said. "I have no links with any terrorist organization." ROD SANFORDLansing State Journal It's official: Michigan's new governor, Jennifer Granholm, smiles after being given the oath children (from left), Kate, 13; Cecelia, 11; and Jack. 5, are behind them. Granholm is the state's of office Wednesday by U.S. Circuit Judge Damon Keith on the steps of the Capitol.

Granholm's first female governor. About 5,000 people attended inauguration ceremonies downtown. First female governor takes office Democrats welcome change in leadership Coverage dispute may signal trend Blues-Sparrow impasse hints at system problems By Sharon Terlep and Adam Emerson 5,000 gather for Granholm inauguration Chris Andrews nd Stagey Range Lansing State Journal Gov. Jennifer Granholm started a new chapter of Michigan history Wednesday, saying the doors are now open for other women to follow. "My friends, because of you, the door has been forever opened," Granholm said.

"And now that the Lansing State Journal The fight between Sparrow Hospital and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan might be a sign of what's to come for others in the industry, health leaders say. Dogged by double-digit increases in health-care costs, hospitals and insurers door has been opened, my friends, you must come in." About 5,000 people gathered at the Lansing Center to celebrate Inside Women welcome the state's first female governor. Page 3A By Chris Andrews Lansing State Journal For Democrats, the 12-year wait is over. When Jennifer Granholm was sworn in Wednesday, they got back the keys to the governor's office for the first time since 1991. And with them, a major say in how Michigan solves a $1.5 billion budget problem.

"At a time when tough choices have to be made, it's nice to know that somebody's going to have the right set of values and put families and education first," said U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Lansing. Granholm promised to work with Republicans, who control both the state House and the Senate. Democrats often felt steam-rolled by Republican Gov.

John Engler, who often passed legislation without Democratic support because he didn't need it. "It's a totally different leadership style, and I'm excited See Democrats Page 3 A nationwide might continue to struggle over paying for care. "What's going nn here is a Urging service: Gov. Jennifer Granholm calls on Michigan residents, especially young people, to take part in government and in improving society during her inaugural speech Wednesday at the Lansing Center. Granholm becoming the state's first female governor, and only the second Democrat in 40 years.

Granholm's inaugural speech highlighted a day of activities that began with an in-terfaith church service at St. Mary Cathedral in downtown Lansing. Granholm, of Northville, succeeds Republican John Engler as Michigan's 47th governor. Term limits prevent Engler, who served the past 12 years, from seeking re-election. Granholm, 43, will serve for young people to get more involved.

"You, my young friends, hold in your hands the power to change the world," she said. "So ask not what power will do for you. Ask what you will do with your power to impact the world." A former federal prosecutor, Granholm was working as Wayne County's top lawyer in sef Granholm Page 3A tect the environment. Citing President Kennedy's call to service, she urged Michigan residents to help her make the state better. "By necessity and because it is right, I will lead in these 'Ask not' times," Granholm said.

"If 10 million of us asked what we could do for Michigan, what wonders would our reality hold?" She emphasized the need Online xtra For text of Granholm's speech and a photo gallery of the day's events go to www.lsj.com. a four-year term and earn $177,000 a year. In her first gubernatorial address, Granholm spoke in general terms about a desire to help senior citizens with prescription drug bills, improve schools, create jobs and pro A Health Cost Crisis microcosm of what's happening out there with health care," said Sherry Mirasola, spokeswoman for the Michigan Health and Hospitals Association. "Unless someone has a magic bullet and can make the multitude of problems go away in health care, these problems will continue." Blue Cross and Sparrow officials said they hope for a long-term contract after See Dispute I Page 2 A Index Main A Lottery 2A Opinion 6A, 7A Lansing State Journal Home Delivery: 1 800.234 1719 Copyright 2003 Lansing State Journal. Lansing, Michigan.

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