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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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Why O.J. Simpson's Lawyer Is Name-Calling Florida's AG
O.J. Simpson's attorney blasted Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday, calling her a "stupid b--."
October 03, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Slow Hurricane Response Revives Statehood Debate in Puerto Rico
Puerto Ricans have long felt like second-class U.S. citizens.
October 03, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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NRA Delays TV Ads for Virginia Elections After Las Vegas Shooting
The National Rifle Association has delayed a week's worth of television advertising in Virginia's 2017 elections.
October 03, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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After Las Vegas Shooting, Trump Administration Criticizes Chicago's Gun Control Laws. Politicians Fire Back.
When the chief White House spokeswoman again brought up Chicago having a high level of violence despite its having the "strictest gun laws in the country," U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly and others were quick to respond.
October 03, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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School Funding Formula Ruled Unconstitutional in Kansas
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled Monday that the state's new school finance system is unconstitutional, striking a definitive blow to the Legislature's latest effort.
October 03, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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U.S. Supreme Court Refuses Case About Sex Offenders' Treatment
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a case challenging the constitutionality of Minnesota's treatment system for sex offenders, another setback to a long-standing series of efforts to reform the program.
October 02, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
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States that are expected to run out of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program by the end of the year. Congress let the program expire this weekend but is hoping to reauthorize it in the coming weeks.
October 02, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
If the party can't be fixed, then I am not going to be able to support the party -- period.
Ohio Gov. John Kasich, on CNN on Sunday, hinting that he might run as an independent in the future.
October 02, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Before Las Vegas Shooting, Nevadans Voted for Stricter Gun Control. Then the State Refused to Enforce It.
Nevada's recent politics suggest just how difficult it can be for states to enact gun control measures -- even when a majority of citizens favor them.
October 02, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Houston Mayor Calls Off Tax Hike After Texas Delivers $50 Million for Harvey Recovery
Mayor Sylvester Turner on Friday said he would withdraw a proposed property tax rate hike after Gov. Greg Abbott handed him a check for $50 million to help fund the city's recovery from Hurricane Harvey.
October 02, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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