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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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Idaho Abandons Abortion Bill Requiring Ultrasounds
Idaho's Republican-controlled Legislature is backing away from a bill requiring women seeking an abortion to get an ultrasound first, capping weeks of Capitol demonstrations, a live Senate ultrasound exhibition on pregnant women and threats against at least one lawmaker.
March 28, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Bloomberg: Next New York City Mayor Shouldn't Live in Mansion
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says his successor shouldn't live in the mansion that has long been the official mayoral residence because it would reduce the number of official events that can be held there and would burden the city with unnecessary rental costs.
March 28, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Fraud Scheme Earned California Campaign Treasurer Durkee $7M
Democratic campaign treasurer Kinde Durkee defrauded at least 50 candidates, officeholders and political organizations out of $7 million in a scheme that dates back more than a decade, according to a court filing by federal prosecutors.
March 28, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Record Low Turnout in Arlington County, Virginia Special Election
Democrat Libby Garvey won a three-way race for a vacant Arlington County Board seat Tuesday in a special election that set a record for low turnout at just under 12 percent.
March 28, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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New York City Police Review Board Given New Powers
The city gave broad authority to the Civilian Complaint Review Board to prosecute police misconduct cases, a significant shift that comes as the department faces criticism over its street tactics and handling of mass protests.
March 28, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Pennsylvania Mayors Fight to Keep Local Gun Control
Mayor Nutter joined leaders of four other Pennsylvania cities to deliver a singular message to the General Assembly: Don't strip of us of our ability to make public safety decisions in our communities. That, the mayors fear, would be the consequence of bills pending in the state House and Senate that would penalize municipalities for enacting gun-control ordinances that go further than existing state law.
March 28, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Sanford Police Tried to Charge Zimmerman in Trayvon Martin's Shooting
Sanford cops asked prosecutors to file charges in the Trayvon Martin case, but the Seminole County State Attorney’s office held off.
March 28, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Christie Wants to Reorganize Higher Education without New Jersey Legislature's Approval
Gov. Chris Christie said he will ask the state attorney general and the governor’s counsel whether he has the power to revamp the state’s higher education system without approval from the state Legislature.
March 28, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Detroit OKs Short-Term Fix: Borrow $137M
In an effort to stabilize a city teetering on bankruptcy, the Detroit City Council approved borrowing millions of dollars to help address a cash-flow problem that could lead to payless paydays and service cuts.
March 28, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Poll: Scott Walker in Tight Matchup for Recalls
The Wisconsin recall fight remains a close call, with Gov. Scott Walker leading potential challengers Tom Barrett 47% to 45% and Kathleen Falk 49% to 45% in a new statewide poll.
March 28, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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