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Caroline Cournoyer

Senior Web Editor

Caroline Cournoyer -- Senior Web Editor. Caroline covered federal policy and politics for CongressNow, the former legislative wire service for Roll Call, has written for Education Week's Teacher Magazine, and learned the ins and outs of state and local government while working as an assistant editor at WTOP Radio.

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Medicaid Expansion Debate at a Standoff in Arizona
Three months after she stunned political observers and made her case for expanding Medicaid coverage in Arizona, Gov. Jan Brewer is no closer to reaching agreement with Republican legislative leaders on the issue.
April 23, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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A New Breed of Urban Republicans
There are stirrings of a renewed effort by a handful of GOP candidates and activists to edge the party into being more competitive in America’s cities.
April 23, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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State Sen. Melvin to Run for Arizona Governor
The Republican said his campaign will focus largely on two issues: school vouchers and limits on jury verdicts.
April 23, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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After Boston Bombings, Chicago to Review Its Emergency Medical Plan
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has ordered his administration to review its medical plan to deal with mass injuries in light of the Boston Marathon bombing.
April 23, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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New York City Seeks to Raise the Legal Age to Buy Cigarettes to 21
The proposal would make the age for buying cigarettes and other tobacco products the same as for purchasing liquor, but it would not prohibit people under 21 from possessing or even smoking cigarettes.
April 23, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Stoned-Driving Standard Fails in Colorado
A marijuana blood limit for drivers was rejected for a fourth time in the Colorado Senate, where bipartisan skepticism on the pot analogy to blood-alcohol limits helped sink the measure even in a weaker form.
April 23, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Online Sales Tax Bill Could Give Washington State a $184M Boost
After years of talk, Congress is moving toward possibly ending a loophole that has prevented states from collecting sales taxes on many Internet purchases.
April 23, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
America’s Broadband Is Not Broken
The argument for a massive reorganization of America’s broadband markets depends on a set of facts that don’t exist.
April 22, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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4/20 Marijuana Rally Shooting Injures 3 in Denver
Saturday's rally — an annual event called 4/20 that celebrates a holiday for marijuana enthusiasts — was the first since Colorado voters legalized use of marijuana for people over 21.
April 22, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Iowa Aims to Soften Self-Imposed Casino Bans
A bill would allow people to ban themselves for five years or life. If, after the initial five-year ban, people wanted to return to gambling, they could.
April 22, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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