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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.

Who Said That
You have numb nuts like Reed Gusciora comparing me to George Wallace and Lester Maddox. Now, come on guys. At some point you've got to be able to call BS on those kinds of press releases.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, in response to the openly gay lawmaker Gusciora comparing him to former segregationist governors in the South. Christie came under fire for calling Gusciora "numb nuts" and also for comparing gay marriage to the civil rights struggle of the 1960s. He has since apologized for the latter.
January 31, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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New Jersey Governor Fires a Zinger in Feud over Gay Marriage
The verbal feud over gay marriage in New Jersey got more personal Monday with Gov. Chris Christie firing a slang term at a lawmaker, and a hero of the Civil Rights movement chastising the governor for a separate remark.
January 31, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Florida Broke Primary Rules to Gain Influence on Nomination
As it did in 2008, Florida went against the national parties this year and set the last Tuesday in January as its primary date. In response, officials in New Hampshire, Iowa and South Carolina moved up their dates too.
January 31, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
The media has turned Charlie White into the modern-day, Indiana bogeyman. And it has become a sport to try to kick him out of office.
Indiana state Sen. Mike Delph, a friend of Secretary of State Charlie White, who refused the governor's call for him to resign after he was accused of seven felony charges, including voter fraud and theft.
January 30, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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East Haven, Conn., Police Chief Retires Amid Scandal
A police chief under fire for his handling of anti-Latino abuse allegations that led to the arrests of four officers last week is retiring from office.
January 30, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Maryland Considering Incentives for Work in ‘Health Enterprise Zones’
The idea of offering financial incentives to boost services in select areas is common for economic development -- but rarely used to improve health care.
January 30, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
$18 billion
The estimated savings that states could achieve over five years from proposed regulations on Medicaid prescription drugs, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
January 30, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
To every criminal out there, I just put a $20,000 bounty on your head. We are coming for you. We will find you.
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, who announced that the city would pay $20,000 for tips that lead to the arrest and conviction of a murder suspect.
January 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
500
The number of tacos that immigration reform advocates sent East Haven, Conn., Mayor Joseph Maturo after he remarked that he "might have tacos" to support the Latino community. The mayor's comment sparked calls for his resignation from media and the city's Democrats.
January 27, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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New York City Uses ARRA Funds for Hybrid Street Sweepers
They’re expected to improve the city’s finances and carbon footprint.
January 26, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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