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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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South Carolina Supreme Court to Hear Gov. Haley's Ethics Appeal
Gov. Nikki Haley was cleared twice of ethics allegations this spring, but the state Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal of the dismissal of the original lawsuit against the Lexington County Republican.
August 14, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Obama Administration Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Affirmative Action
In October, the Supreme Court will hear an appeal on the issue, over which it has been closely split for decades.
August 14, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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$167M in Health Insurance Rebates Flow into Texans' Pockets
A provision of the Affordable Care Act requires insurance companies to return a portion of the premiums if they spend less than 80 percent on medical care. Texans received $166.9 million in rebates, more than residents of any other state.
August 14, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Medical Marijuana Ad Ban in Denver Passes Key Vote
A bill to ban outdoor advertising by medical-marijuana dispensaries in Denver passed unanimously.
August 14, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Missouri House Speaker Tilley Resigns
Speaker Steve Tilley, who helped Republicans build a historic majority in the Missouri House, resigned five months before his term ends.
August 14, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Florida Primary Tests Tea Party
Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.) is facing one of the toughest reelection battles of his nearly 20-year career in a primary that will test the strength of the Tea Party in Florida.
August 14, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Wisconsin Recall Leaves Voters Exhausted for GOP Senate Primary
In a Senate primary that could determine control of Congress, no one’s paying much attention.
August 14, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Strict Teen Driving Laws Limit Dating
Fifteen states and the District of Columbia now prohibit teenagers from driving with another teenager, and all but seven states forbid them from driving with more than one.
August 14, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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New Jersey Gov. Christie to Deliver GOP Convention Keynote Speech
Gov. Chris Christie, who has electrified GOP audiences in appearances across the country, will deliver the keynote address at the Republican National Convention in Tampa this month.
August 14, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Texas A&M Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, 4 Injured
The act of serving an eviction notice during the sleepy days before fall classes begin in Aggieland turned into a half-hour shootout.
August 14, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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