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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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Rahm Emanuel Takes on Chicago
Chicago's Richard M. Daley is a tough act to follow. But Rahm Emanuel is determined to make his own mark.
May 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Orange Beach, Ala., Mayor Works to Bring Tourists Back
Mayor Tony Kennon has pushed for bigger beach cleanup efforts, faster settlement of claims and larger marketing budgets to bring visitors back to Alabama's Gulf Coast.
May 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Homeownership with a Happy Ending
Massachusetts helps marginal earners become first-time homeowners.
May 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Planning for Electric Cars
The electric grid could become overloaded with increased use of electric cars. Public utilities in Austin and Los Angeles have already begun tackling the issue.
May 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Banning Teenagers from Tanning Beds
At the recommendation of doctors and in spite of the tanning industry, California may be the first state to set a precedent on tanning beds.
May 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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The Governors' Guy in D.C.
The new executive director of the National Governors Association, Dan Crippen, has big shoes to fill. Luckily, he has years of experience working with governors.
May 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Is It OK to Text While Lawmaking?
The legality of texting while lawmaking has been cause for debate, but Texas may be the first state to ban the practice altogether.
May 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Pink Slips Affect the Future of the Teaching Profession
Massive teacher layoffs have led to concerns that young people will shy away from entering the suddenly less-than-secure profession.
May 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Fixing Bridges … Or Not
The lack of money for bridge repairs is symptomatic of a larger problem: Transportation projects in general are going to slip behind.
May 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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States Roll Back Early Voting, Enforce Voter ID Laws
Democrats complain that GOP legislators are seeking to disenfranchise vulnerable groups of voters. Republicans say they're merely protecting the sanctity of the ballot.
May 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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