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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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Gay-Marriage Law Blocked in Washington State
Washington's gay marriage law was blocked from taking effect, as opponents filed more than 200,000 signatures seeking a public vote on the issue in November.
June 07, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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League of Women Voters to Restart Registration Drive in Florida
The League of Women Voters said they are ready to resume their interrupted registration efforts just days after winning a federal injunction against Florida.
June 07, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Teen Tanning-Bed Ban Comes to Chicago
The City Council overwhelmingly voted in favor of the tanning bed ban in a move the sponsoring alderman said is aimed at protecting children from cancer.
June 07, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Few Centrists Win in California's New Primary System
California's partisan divide will probably remain after Tuesday's primary, when few centrists saw electoral success amid extremely low turnout.
June 07, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
In all of the 50 years that we've lived here, we've never seen this many people voting.
Susan Gouvion, Wisconsin resident, talking about Tuesday's historic recall elections of Gov. Scott Walker, his lieutenant governor, and four state senators.
June 06, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
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The number of states that chose to order ground beef that may contain "pink slime" for their school lunch programs. The 2012-2013 school year marks the first time states have a choice in the matter.
June 06, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Cigarette Tax Splits California Voters in Early Returns
Californians on Tuesday were split over whether to raise tobacco taxes for the first time in nearly two decades, early returns showed.
June 06, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Wisconsin Democrat Lehman Likely Defeated Recalled State Senator
Democrats appeared to have assumed control of the state Senate with results posted early Wednesday showing former Sen. John Lehman (D-Racine) defeating incumbent Van Wanggaard in a tight race.
June 06, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Public Unions Are Clear Losers in Walker Victory
In the first recall in U.S. history in which an incumbent governor retained office, Wisconsin chose to keep Gov. Scott Walker, who sparked the election by eliminating most collective bargaining for most public employees.
June 06, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Heavy Turnout Reported Across Wisconsin
Turnout was heavy throughout the state as Wisconsin voters packed the polls to decide the historic gubernatorial recall election.
June 06, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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