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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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Already in Prison, Former Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon Pleads Guilty to Voter Fraud
Former Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon pleaded guilty Wednesday to a misdemeanor in connection with an illegal vote the convicted felon filed in the November 2014 election.
March 17, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Florida Gov. Rick Scott Endorses Trump
The day after Donald Trump cruised to an easy victory in Florida's presidential primary, Gov. Rick Scott endorsed him for president Wednesday.
March 17, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Government's Data-Driven Frenemies
There's a long-standing rivalry between the people who do performance measurement and the people who evaluate programs.
March 16, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Facing Lawsuit, Nevada Promises to Help Poor People Vote
Voting rights advocates and the state of Nevada settled a lawsuit today over the state's implementation of a federal law aimed at registering low-income voters.
March 16, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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D.C. Metro's Unprecedented Shutdown
Washington, D.C.'s commuter rail will suspend service for more than a day for a systemwide safety inspection after a fire Monday in a train tunnel disrupted the morning commute.
March 16, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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In North Carolina Governor's Race, Field Narrows to 2
Republican Gov. Pat McCrory and Democrat Roy Cooper turned back their primary opponents Tuesday, setting up what’s expected to be one of the closest and hardest fought gubernatorial races in the nation.
March 16, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Obama Helps Defeat Incumbent Lawmaker in Illinois
Chalk up a win for Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan in his war with Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner.
March 16, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Ferguson Backtracks and Accepts Feds' Plan to Overhaul Cops and Courts
The Ferguson City Council unanimously approved a proposal with the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday to overhaul the city's police department, an agreement the city effectively rejected six weeks ago, provoking a federal lawsuit.
March 16, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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In Major Reversal, Obama Abandons Offshore Drilling Plans in Atlantic
The Obama administration said Tuesday it will not allow offshore drilling in the southeast Atlantic Ocean _ a significant reversal from its original plan and a major victory to coastal communities and environmental activists who fought the proposal.
March 16, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Kasich Beats Trump in Ohio. What Now?
Donald Trump romped to victory Tuesday in Florida, chasing Marco Rubio from the race, but Ohio Gov. John Kasich won his home state, raising hopes for those seeking to stop Trump and settle the presidential contest on the floor of the Republican convention.
March 16, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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