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Automatic weapons v. French cheese

Anonymous on July 26, 2012 - 3:16pm

The good people at the Think Progress tumblr have been kind enough to clarify do’s and don’ts for Americans who may find themselves confused about the current state of the law these days.
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Running government “like a business”

Anonymous on July 26, 2012 - 1:12pm

An editorial in yesterday’s Charlotte Observer reminds us of: a) what it often means when this old cliché is actually put into practice, and b) why it’s not always such a good idea.… Read More...

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More than 2 million North Carolinians have pre-existing conditions according to a new Families USA report

Anonymous on July 26, 2012 - 1:00pm

As we have traveled around the state for the last several years discussing health reform, again and again we hear from people frightened of losing their insurance coverage. The problem is that many of these folks have been diagnosed with … Read More...

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State comes up short again on adult care home issue

Anonymous on July 26, 2012 - 10:02am

North Carolina has fouled up yet another opportunity for significant progress in how it treats and cares for people with mental illness. That is the conclusion drawn by the experts and advocates Disability Rights NC this morning in response to an announcement that the … Read More...

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Yes, Obamacare will mean fewer people dying in our country

Anonymous on July 26, 2012 - 8:00am

Today a new study is out showing that in states that expanded Medicaid health coverage to low-income people fewer low-income people died.  For most people, the idea that providing decent health coverage to someone who was formerly uninsured would … Read More...

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US Senate votes to cut taxes on all income below $250k, eliminate tax breaks above $250k

Anonymous on July 25, 2012 - 6:25pm

Following a suspenseful 51-48 vote this afternoon, the United States Senate succeeded in passing legislation proposed by Majority Leader Harry Reid that extends for one year Bush-era income and investment tax breaks for low- and middle-income families with incomes less … Read More...

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Ovaska discusses LaRoque case on “News & Views” (video)

Anonymous on July 25, 2012 - 4:49pm

House Speaker Thom Tillis says that Rep. Stephen LaRoque made “the right decision” in announcing his resignation from the General Assembly Wednesday.
LaRoque’s decision came just hours after Tillis had issued a statement saying that the legislative ethics committee would … Read More...

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N.C. Rep. Stephen LaRoque resigns, denies federal charges

Anonymous on July 25, 2012 - 4:23pm

LaRoque, a Kinston Republican, submitted his resignation this afternoon, one week after he was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of stealing from two federally-funded non-profits he ran.
His resignation came into the House Principal Clerk’s Office just … Read More...

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Yes, Obamacare DOES reduce the deficit

Anonymous on July 25, 2012 - 2:23pm

I don’t know how many times conservatives feel they have to lie about this, but the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office confirmed yet again yesterday that the Affordable Care Act will reduce the federal deficit.

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LaRoque facing more investigations by legislative colleagues

Anonymous on July 25, 2012 - 2:02pm

UPDATE: LaRoque resigned from the legislature Tuesday.
Pressure is building in the N.C. General Assembly against state Rep. Stephen LaRoque, the Kinston Republican indicted last week on federal charges of stealing from his federally-funded economic development non-profits.
N.C. House Speaker … Read More...

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