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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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Record-Breaking Colorado Fire Kills 2, Burns 379 Homes
Rich Harvey, the commander of the federal incident-management team that took over firefighting duties early Thursday, estimated containment at 5 percent.
June 14, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Arizona's GOP Gov. Brewer Wins Medicaid-Expansion Battle
Whether it was exhaustion, resignation or a decision to save the fight for another day, the bitter tirades that dominated the budget and Medicaid fight on Wednesday and into Thursday morning were replaced by hugs and handshakes.
June 14, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Nevada Gov. Sandoval Vetoes Universal Background Checks
In his veto message, Gov. Brian Sandoval said the universal background checks provision "imposes unreasonable burdens and harsh penalties upon law-abiding Nevadans, while doing little to prevent criminals from unlawfully obtaining firearms."
June 14, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Private Preschools See More Public Funds as Classes Grow
Across the country, states and districts are increasingly funneling public funds to religious schools, private nursery schools and a variety of community-based nonprofit organizations that conduct preschool classes.
June 14, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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FEMA Rejects Texas' Request for More Aid After Plant Blast
Officials across Texas are scrambling to reverse the federal government’s decision not to free up more funds to help rebuild the town, where a fertilizer plant explosion killed 15 and destroyed schools and homes.
June 13, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Bid to Legalize Marijuana in Arizona Begins
The initiative needs 259,213 valid signatures by July 3, 2014, to qualify for the November 2014 ballot.
June 13, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Maryland Gov. O'Malley Endorses Booker for N.J. Senate
In the first of what is likely to be a string of national endorsements, Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley said he is endorsing Newark Mayor Cory Booker’s candidacy to replace U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg.
June 13, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Arizona House OKs Medicaid Expansion in Final Days
The vote moves Arizona one step closer to becoming the 21st state to expand Medicaid.
June 13, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Indiana Lawmakers Override Gov. Pence's Income-Tax Veto
The votes defied the normal political alliances, with most Democrats backing the Republican governor, and most Republicans voting to reject his veto.
June 13, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Bloomberg's Plan to Fight Climate Change Faces Obstacles
The projects will have to pass through an array of government agencies, billions of dollars in financing must be secured; and of course the mayor is leaving office at the end of the year, and there is no guarantee that his successors will embrace all of the components.
June 13, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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