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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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Rangel Fends Off Challengers to Win Difficult New York Primary
Charles Rangel’s victory capped a gripping campaign for a Congressional seat that for decades has been at the center of black political power — and preserved a career in Washington that had been threatened by ethics troubles and changing demographics.
June 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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University of Virginia Reinstates Ousted President Teresa Sullivan
The University of Virginia governing board voted unanimously to reinstate Teresa Sullivan as president, more than two weeks after board leaders had forced her to resign and unleashed a storm of campus upheaval.
June 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Free HIV Tests to Be Offered at Drugstores
The $1.2 million program will offer free rapid HIV tests at pharmacies and in-store clinics in 24 cities and rural communities. Officials are hoping testing for the AIDS virus will become another routine service.
June 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Virginia Gov. McDonnell Avoids VP Question
Gov. Bob McDonnell shifted from his usual response when questioned about a potential vice presidential bid, indicating he might soon become one of the other public figures Mitt Romney is now openly vetting for the position.
June 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Wants National Role
The Wisconsin governor, who does not rule out running for president in 2016 after winning his June recall election, wants to help elect as many GOP candidates as possible in 2012.
June 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Michigan Gov. Snyder Signs $49B Budget
Gov. Rick Snyder signed into law a roughly $49 billion state budget that includes increased funding for education and public safety, while paying down debt, tucking away savings and granting a small tax break to individuals.
June 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Fireworks Restrictions at Issue in Indiana
Faced with what could be the driest June in history, officials in a growing number of Indiana counties have temporarily banned the use of fireworks. But if they continue to do so, they could end up running afoul of a state law that, in essence, prohibits fireworks bans around the Fourth of July.
June 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Idaho Only Got 3 Laptop Bids for Luna's Controversial Schools Plan
Idaho officials have abandoned their original bidding process meant to equip public school teachers with laptop computers starting this fall. Instead, the state will negotiate directly with providers of computers and services, in hopes of keeping public schools chief Tom Luna's "Students Come First" reforms on track even as he tries to fend off repeal measures on November's ballot.
June 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Bill to Regulate, Tax Medical Marijuana Dies in California
A push to regulate California's medical marijuana industry amid heightened federal scrutiny of cannabis producers and sellers has fizzled due to a lack of support in the state Senate.
June 26, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
I'm a vegan. I'm kind of hungry all the time.
U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich, who supported but declined to join a four-day hunger strike led by a group of U.S. Postal Service workers calling for Congress to fix the agency's problems.
June 26, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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