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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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2011 May Mark the End of Federal Aid
The modern era of federal aid championed by President Nixon and his “new federalism” program draws to a close.
September 29, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Can Light Rail Unite Two Va. Cities?
Virginia Beach voted against the building of a light rail years ago. Now that it’s up and running in nearby Norfolk, Va., some think beach-dwellers may rethink their decision.
September 29, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Taking the Speed Out of High Speed Rail
Some studies say that sticking with faster (rather than the fastest) rail would allow the Northwest to transport more riders for half the cost.
September 29, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Students' Green Solutions Save Governments Money
Tapping into young peoples’ creativity in search of green improvements has paid off for an Alaskan school district and its taxpayers.
September 29, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Fighting for Union Equality in Wisconsin
Even though Gov. Scott Walker left public safety employees out of his attack on unions, the president of the Madison fire fighters union protested as if it were his own.
September 29, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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States May Lose Ability to Predict, Prepare for Bad Weather
The feds cut funding for a satellite that predicts the location and intensity of tornadoes, hurricanes and snowfall.
September 29, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Freeing up Space (and Money) in the Emergency Room
A surefire way to cut health-care costs is to steer frequent ER visitors to less costly care.
September 29, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Would-Be Laws Threaten State and Local Revenue
Bills to restrict states and localities’ taxing abilities are moving through Congress. If enacted, governments may have no choice but to raise taxes.
September 29, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Should Governments Start Borrowing Again?
The word "borrow" may be taboo still, but one economist says states and localities should take advantage of historic low interest rates.
September 29, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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South Carolina's Ethics Problem
Scandal and corruption have plagued Palmetto State politics for years. Some say it’s because it's virtually a one-party state.
September 29, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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