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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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Feds Resume Controversial Program That Lets Cops Confiscate Peoples' Money and Property
The Justice Department today announced that it is resuming a controversial practice that allows local police departments to funnel a large portion of assets seized from citizens into their own coffers under federal law.
March 29, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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In Surprise Move, Rahm Emanuel Names Eddie Johnson to Lead Chicago Police
Reeling for months since the Laquan McDonald shooting put an unflattering national spotlight on the Chicago Police Department, Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Monday took an important step in trying to repair the damage by introducing longtime cop Eddie Johnson, an African-American, as the city's new interim police superintendent.
March 29, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Michigan Lawmaker Collects $71,000 Salary While Serving 10-Month Jail Sentence
State Sen. Virgil Smith started serving his 10-month jail sentence today as punishment for shooting his ex-wife's Mercedes-Benz, but he never resigned from his job as a legislator.
March 29, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Georgia Governor Vetoes Anti-LGBT Bill, Proving the Power of Big Business
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal on Monday vetoed the "religious liberty" bill that triggered a wave of criticism from gay rights groups and business leaders and presented him with one of the most consequential challenges he's faced since his election to Georgia's top office.
March 28, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Abortion Clinics Lose Public Funding in Florida
Abortion clinics throughout Florida will go without taxpayer funds, face increased reporting requirements and new hurdles for doctors providing the procedure under a bill signed Friday by Gov. Rick Scott.
March 28, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Imprisoned Ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich's Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday passed on hearing former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's appeal of his conviction and 14-year prison sentence on sweeping corruption charges.
March 28, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Indictment Aside, Ex-Mayor of Crystal City, Texas, Runs Again
Leaning forward on a two-seat swing beneath a shady tree, Ricardo Lopez ticked off his lofty political ambitions:
March 28, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Kansas Wildfire, Still Ablaze, Costs $1 Million So Far
The wildfire in Barber County was declared 81 percent controlled on Sunday evening, according to officials.
March 28, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Welfare Drug Testing Coming Soon to West Virginia
A pilot program requiring drug screenings for public assistance applicants will soon start in West Virginia.
March 28, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Unlike Other States, Texas E-Verify Law Operates Under Honor System
After former Gov. Rick Perry issued an executive order in December 2014 mandating the use of E-Verify for state agencies, some lawmakers noted the directive lacked a mechanism to ensure compliance.
March 28, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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