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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 average compensation for public university chancellors and presidents in 2011, according to a Chronicle of Higher Education study. The president of Ohio State University, E. Gordon Gee, took home $1.99 million last year.
June 13, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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North Dakota Voters Avoid Tax, Sioux Controversies
The state's voters shied away from several controversies at the polls Tuesday, including bids to end property taxes and to prevent the University of North Dakota from dropping its “Fighting Sioux” mascot, Stateline reports.
June 13, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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South Carolina Primary Results in Bauer, Rice Runoff
Colorful former Lt. Gov. André Bauer and Horry County Council Chairman Tom Rice are headed to a runoff in the GOP primary in South Carolina’s new 7th district.
June 13, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Charles Summers, Cynthia Dill Win Maine Primaries
The two will go on to face the race frontrunner, Independent former Gov. Angus King, in the contest to replace retiring Sen. Olympia Snowe.
June 13, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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George Allen Grabs Virginia Senate Nod
The win means the former senator will battle former governor Tim Kaine in November.
June 13, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Food Labeling, 3-Strikes Join Crowded California Ballot
A proposal to require mandatory labeling on foods that contain genetically modified ingredients has collected enough signatures to qualify, along with a proposal to modify California's strict three-strikes sentencing law.
June 13, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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New Method to Track Gun Use Stalled
Legislation to allow a technology called microstamping has been opposed in several states, but proponents say it would aid identification of firearms used in crimes.
June 13, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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North Dakota Voters Reject Ending Property Taxes
North Dakota voters were also set to allow the University of North Dakota to rename its controversial mascot, which critics say denigrates Native Americans.
June 13, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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20-Week Abortion Ban Becomes Louisiana Law
Doctors will be barred from performing abortions 20 weeks after conception under a bill signed into law by Gov. Bobby Jindal.
June 13, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Veterans Affairs Expands Its Mental Health Team
Veterans Affairs will add positions to its national workforce, including Miami, to help returning veterans facing mental challenges.
June 13, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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