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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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After Seeking a Life of Luxury, Philadelphia District Attorney Indicted on Corruption Charges
Describing himself as "merely a thankful beggar," Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams sought hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes from deep-pocketed donors seeking his help with their legal woes, federal authorities said Tuesday as they unveiled a 23-count indictment charging the two-term Democrat in a sprawling corruption case.
March 22, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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An Interview With the Author Who Inspired Steve Bannon's Political Outlook
Neil Howe co-wrote a book in the 1990s. Little did he know how influential it would be.
March 21, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Post-Prison Ruies for Sex Offenders Upheld by California Supreme Court
Sex offenders in California who have completed their prison sentences must comply with strict monitoring conditions while on probation, including undergoing lie-detector tests about their conduct and receiving treatment from therapists who can reveal their secrets to a probation officer, the state Supreme Court ruled Monday.
March 21, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Should State Employees Get Paid When There's No Budget? Illinois Supreme Court Won't Decide.
The Illinois Supreme Court will not immediately decide whether state employees can continue to be paid without a state budget in place.
March 21, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Oregon Mayor Allegedly Caught Soliciting Sex From 14-Year-Old on Facebook
The 71-year-old mayor of a southern Oregon town was arrested Sunday, accused of setting up a meeting to have sex with a 14-year-old girl who turned out to be a police officer.
March 21, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Illinois State Sen. Announces Democratic Run for Governor
State Sen. Daniel Biss of Evanston formally entered the Democratic race for governor Monday, decrying a broken political system that favors "billionaires and machine politicians" and declaring, "this is a campaign for the rest of us."
March 21, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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To Take On Trump in Court, New York Hires Help From Fired U.S. Attorney's Office
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has hired a former prosecutor under ex-U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara to pursue public corruption cases.
March 21, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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White House Publishes First-Ever List of Defiant Cities and Counties
President Trump's administration is aiming to shame sanctuary cities with a new report listing localities that are not cooperating with requests to detain illegal immigrants who have been charged with crimes.
March 21, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Generation Z Wants a Job. Are You Ready to Hire Them?
Studies show that the people just joining the workforce may present a different set of challenges and opportunities than their predecessors.
March 20, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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'Public Health Saved Your Life Today. You Just Didn’t Know It.' [Episode 2]
That's the mantra of Dr. Leana Wen, the health commissioner of Baltimore and our guest for the latest episode of "The 23%: Conversations With Women in Government."
March 20, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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