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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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Utah, Arizona Lawmakers Try to Eliminate Polygamous Town's Police
While former polygamy sect leader Warren Jeffs is serving his time in prison for marrying and sexually assaulting minors, lawmakers are trying to take down his town’s authority.
March 06, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Ex-Governor Announces Run for Maine's U.S. Senate Seat
Popular former independent Maine Gov. Angus King says he's going to run for the U.S. Senate seat left open by Republican Olympia Snowe's surprise decision not to seek a fourth term.
March 06, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Iowa Gov. Signs Law Penalizing Animal-Rights Activists
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed a bill that could result in penalties on animal rights activists who pose as employees or attempt to get inside agricultural production facilities in other ways to expose possible animal cruelty.
March 06, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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70 Arrested Protesting Education Cuts at California Capitol
A coalition of student groups and labor unions supported the demonstration, billed by some as an 'occupy the Capitol' action. The protest reflected discontent over steady hikes in college costs amid budget cuts.
March 06, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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UC Davis Pepper-Spraying Report Delayed by Police Union
The police union said it would request a temporary restraining order against the release of the report about the use of pepper spray on student demonstrators by UC Davis campus police because, its attorneys contend, it violates state law by identifying officers by name and uses personnel material that should remain confidential.
March 06, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Can Social Media Predict Election Outcomes?
Forecasting election results based on Twitter, Facebook or other social-media sources is still in its infancy, and skeptics abound.
March 06, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Court Rules Altmire Stays on Pennsylvania Ballot
A Pennsylvania court ruled that Rep. Jason Altmire had enough valid signatures to stay on the Democratic primary ballot with fellow Rep. Mark Critz.
March 06, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Georgia Senate OKs Banning Illegal Immigrants from Public Colleges
If Senate Bill 458 becomes law, Georgia would join Alabama and South Carolina in barring illegal immigrants from public colleges.
March 06, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Minnesota Gov. Vetoes Self-Defense Gun Bill
Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed an explosive self-defense bill, saying the lives of police officers could be at risk if citizens are freer to use their guns when they feel threatened.
March 06, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Judge Rejects Mexican-American Studies Class
A federal judge has rejected a request by Tucson families and an expert in a long-standing segregation lawsuit to reinstate Tucson Unified School District's controversial Mexican-American studies courses.
March 06, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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