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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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Donors Who Bailed Out California Parks Want Their Money Back
Saying they feel betrayed by the discovery of $54 million hidden in two state parks accounts, a growing number of groups that donated money to keep California state parks from closing this year now say they want a refund -- or at least a binding promise from lawmakers to spend the extra money on parks.
July 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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New Jersey Education Commissioner Wins Senate Approval
After an 18-month delay in getting a hearing, acting Education Commissioner Chris Cerf won a unanimous nod from the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday.
July 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Nationwide Synthetic Drug Raid Arrests 91 in 31 States
The Drug Enforcement Administration seized more than $36 million in cash and arrested 91 people in a nationwide crackdown against manufacturers, distributors and vendors of synthetic designer drugs
July 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Indiana Democrats Oust House Minority Leader
Indiana House Democrats ousted Rep. Patrick Bauer as their leader amid criticism of his handling of campaign fundraising and spending heading into the November elections.
July 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Bloomberg Endorses Massachusetts' Scott Brown
The mayor, a political independent, said that he was drawn to Brown because of the senator's stance on gun control. The Massachusetts lawmaker has broken with most congressional Republicans and said he opposes gun legislation that would allow concealed-carry permits issued by states to apply nationwide.
July 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Best U.S. Public Transit Agency? SEPTA, Says APTA
The American Public Transportation Association cited the Southeastern Pennsylvania agency as a "model" for the public-transit industry for improving customer service and outreach, increasing sustainability with hybrid buses and achieving its highest ridership since 1989.
July 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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'Financial Urgency' May be Declared in Miami
Miami officials pushing for $40 million in union concessions weighed declaring "financial urgency," an action that would allow the Florida city to unilaterally alter employee contracts
July 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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North Carolina to Comply with Federal Standards for Mental Health Services
The state Department of Health and Human Services announced a $67 million plan to improve the treatment and services for people with mental illnesses by relocating them from assisted living centers in an attempt to avoid being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice.
July 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
If they want to cause disruption or whatever, that’s their choice.
Indiana House Minority Leader Pat Bauer, who House Democrats replaced yesterday out of frustration with his handling of campaign fundraising and spending heading into November.
July 26, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
$7 billion
The cost of Amtrak's proposed plan to modernize Washington, D.C.,'s iconic Union Station, which would make it one of the country's most expensive transportation infrastructure projects.
July 26, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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