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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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The drop in the number of miles young Americans (ages 16 to 34) drove in 2009 compared to 2001, according to a new study. The study also found that nearly half of young Americans have cut out driving altogether.
June 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
This is not a get out of jail free card.
Colorado state Sen. Irene Aguilar, who sponsored a bill that gives legal immunity to people who call 911 to report someone else's drug overdose. The state bill would protect people from prosecution -- not arrest -- and only those in possession of small amounts of drugs are immune. New Mexico, New York, Washington and Connecticut have already enacted so-called "911 Good Samaritan" laws.
June 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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If the ACA Mandate Fails, Who Covers the Uninsured?
If the Supreme Court strikes down Obama's health insurance mandate, hospitals still must treat all emergencies — and everyone pays.
June 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Christie Calls for Better Inspections of New Jersey Halfway Houses
Gov. Chris Christie downplayed his administration’s responsibility for problems at the state’s halfway houses that were documented in a newspaper report, but promised to inspect all facilities.
June 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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University of Virginia Names Interim President Amid Leadership Drama
A week of chaos and uncertainty set off by the removal of University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan ended when the university’s Board of Visitors appointed an interim leader after almost 12 hours of debate.
June 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Lingamfelter Running for Virginia Lieutenant Governor
Del L. Scott Lingamfelter has filed paperwork with the State Board of Elections to raise money for the 2013 race.
June 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Marijuana Plan Appears Doomed in New York
Facing resistance from the Republican-controlled Senate, a proposal by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana in public view appeared near defeat on Monday as lawmakers approached the end of this year’s legislative session.
June 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
allen-west
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Florida Rep. Allen West: Let States Purge Voters
Rep. Allen West said that Florida’s controversial effort to purge its voter rolls is not an attempt to target minorities, as some progressive leaders have charged, and he accused the federal government of “going after sovereign states.”
June 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Michigan Police Use Facebook to Catch Crooks
As technology and social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and MySpace have transformed how people communicate, they're also shaping how police agencies investigate crimes and reach out to the community.
June 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Minnesotans to Get Emergency Text Alerts on Cellphones
Severe weather and other emergency alerts are coming soon to Minnesotans' smartphones and cellphones. The Wireless Emergency Alerts are specific to location. That means recipients will receive the alerts based on where they are, not where they live.
June 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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