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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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Twitter Tips, Aging IT Workers, Book Recommendations and More
A roundup of public-sector management news you need to know.
March 17, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Emanuel, Garcia Spar Over Chicago Finances in First Debate
Rahm Emanuel and Jesus "Chuy" Garcia engaged in a contentious first debate Monday night, as the mayor accused his challenger of having no plans to deal with the city's financial problems while Garcia contended Emanuel served only "the rich and powerful."
March 17, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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In Case on Governor's Power, Judges Rule in Favor of McCrory
In what Gov. Pat McCrory hailed as a historic decision, a three-judge panel Monday unanimously ruled in his favor in a landmark challenge to the General Assembly.
March 17, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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West Virginia Finishes 1st GOP-Led Session in 8 Decades
In a frenzied countdown to midnight, West Virginia lawmakers tried to tie up loose ends Saturday before wrapping a 60-day session under Republican leadership for the first time in more than eight decades.
March 17, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Health Law Has Helped Insure 16.4 Million
A total of 16.4 million non-elderly adults have gained health insurance coverage since the Affordable Care Act became law five years ago this month – a “historic” reduction in the number of uninsured, the Department of Health and Human Services said Monday.
March 17, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Obamacare Ruling Could Devastate Hospitals
As the nation's largest private health care provider, Hospital Corporation of America owns 155 hospitals, 112 surgery centers and three psychiatric facilities across the country.
March 17, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Handful of Ohio Sheriffs Have Misspent Public Funds
Two former county sheriffs convicted of misspending public money are cited as examples of what not to do in a state training manual for sheriffs.
March 16, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Judges Must Consider Whether Poor Can Afford Fines, Rules Washington Supreme Court
The state Supreme Court, citing the burden imposed on poor defendants by uncollectable court fees and fines, has reiterated that judges must ask about a defendant’s ability to pay so-called “legal financial obligations” (LFO), and not impose them if they can’t be paid.
March 16, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Credit Agencies Agree to Be More Flexible About Medical Debt
Too many consumers have learned the hard way that their credit rating can be tarnished by medical bills they may not owe or when disputes delay insurer payment.
March 16, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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A Police Gadget Tracks Phones? Shhh! It’s Secret
A powerful new surveillance tool being adopted by police departments across the country comes with an unusual requirement.
March 16, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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