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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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Government Shutdown Closes New Jersey Beaches -- Except to Gov. Chris Christie
"Well, I'm sorry, they're not the governor."
July 03, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
Walking around in dirty clothes only furthers your feelings of being an outcast. This is about basic human dignity.
Marcus Harris, who runs the "Laundry Truck," which travels around Denver collecting, washing, drying and folding homeless people's clothes. Harris himself is a former drug addict who used to live on the streets.
June 30, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Kentucky OKs Nation's Toughest Limits on Pain Pills
The number of drug-overdose deaths in Kentucky has climbed the past four years, culminating in an all-time high of 1,404 in 2016. It is hoped that a new law restricting opioid prescriptions, which takes effect Thursday, will reverse the trend.
June 30, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
3 days
Limit on opioid prescriptions for acute pain in Kentucky, which now has the toughest restrictions of this kind in the nation.
June 30, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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As Government Shutdown Looms, Maine Governor Refuses to Stop It
Gov. Paul LePage said Friday that he won't sign a state budget package endorsed Thursday night by a special panel, ensuring a partial shutdown of state government at midnight.
June 30, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Texas Supreme Court: Gay Couples Have No Right to Spousal Benefits
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday said that while same-sex marriage is legal nationwide, the "reach and ramifications" of the rights of gay couples have yet to be determined.
June 30, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Seattle Mayor Endorses Someone Else for Job He Wanted
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, who dropped his bid for re-election last month, endorsed former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan in the race Thursday.
June 30, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Trump Nominates Indiana Health Commissioner as Surgeon General
Indiana's top doctor could soon become the nation's surgeon general.
June 30, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Illinois GOP Leader Resigns Amid State's Budget Problems
Senate Republican leader Christine Radogno announced her resignation Thursday, another sign of the lack of progress at the Capitol as Illinois teeters toward a third year without a comprehensive spending plan.
June 30, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Voter-Approved Gun Law Blocked in California
A voter-approved gun-control law due to take effect Saturday, banning the possession of magazines that can hold more than 10 cartridges, was blocked Thursday by a federal judge, who said it would violate Californians' right to defend themselves.
June 30, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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