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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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Government Fleets’ Costs Driven Down with Technology Tools
The technology is there, but many state and local agencies still aren’t using it.
March 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Insourcing Jobs Can Only Happen with States’ Help
Much of President Barack Obama's federal effort to bring jobs back home depends on states' ability to educate and train workers.
March 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Railroad Park Unites Birmingham, Alabama
The park, which is part of a trend of turning urban, industrial spaces into green space, pairs a functional railroad with an amphitheater, walking trails, grassy lawns and more.
March 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Encouraging Biking, Walking in Large U.S. Metro Areas
When home, work, school and shopping are in closer proximity, travel is easier. What can cities do to help get people out of their cars and onto their feet?
March 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Recession Recovery: Local Governments Must Guide the Way
People are finally starting to bounce back from the recession, and they’re looking to local governments -- not the feds or the states -- to guide them into a better future.
March 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Vote on Highway, Transportation Bill Delayed in U.S. House
With a potential shutdown of federal highway and transit programs looming, House Republican leaders abruptly canceled a vote Monday on three-month extension bill aimed at keeping aid flowing to states while Congress debates an overhaul of transportation policy.
March 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Sen. Orie's 14 Convictions May Force Her Removal from Pennsylvania Senate
Republican state Sen. Jane Orie was convicted on 14 counts of theft of services, conflict of interest and forgery and likely will be forced from the Senate.
March 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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U.S. Rep. Rangel to Pay Fine for Campaigning from an Apartment
Congressman Charles Rangel and his campaign have agreed to pay $23,000 stemming from his use of a rent-stabilized apartment in New York City as a campaign office.
March 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Activists Demand Federal Probe of Albuquerque Police
New Mexico activists have ramped up their call for a Justice Department probe into Albuquerque police after officers shot and killed two men last week, bringing the total of such shootings to 18 in just over two years.
March 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Wisconsin Shooting Compared to Trayvon Martin's
The decision by authorities not to charge a homeowner who shot dead an unarmed black man in a small Wisconsin town three weeks ago has drawn scrutiny to the state's new "castle doctrine" law and comparisons to the Trayvon Martin shooting in Florida. The law allows homeowners facing imminent danger to their lives to protect themselves using deadly force if necessary.
March 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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