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NC Democrats seek footing on unfamiliar terrain
The News & ObserverThis time Jim Hunt will not be available to rescue the North Carolina Democratic Party. It is a role that Hunt, the former four-term governor, has often played, bailing out Tar Heel Democrats when they hit troubled waters. He did it in the early 1970s...Tags: Executive Branch, Kay Hagan, Politics, Mecklenburg County (North Carolina), Phil Berger
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On N.C. state sales tax, a special deal for some
The News & ObserverSecond of three parts In the thick of the Great Recession four years ago, state lawmakers fought into the evening over a proposed one-penny increase in the state's sales tax to prevent further cuts to schools, courts and health care services. House...Tags: Business, Sales, Crime, Law and Justice, Health and Medical Professionals, Politics
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For Senate President Mike Ellis, knowledge is power
Milwaukee Journal SentinelBefore you see him, you hear him, his voice rising, the sound echoing down a long hallway that leads to the circular Senate chamber at the Capitol. Then, you're ushered into an office that looks like a cozy club, with dark paneled walls, portraits of...Tags: Executive Branch, Miller Park, Politics, Tommy Thompson, Regional Authority
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Despite long odds, Dalton mayor considers challenging Deal
The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionDalton's City Hall is an unlikely springboard to the state's top office, but Mayor David Pennington seems eager to try his luck. The conservative mayor has been stumping across Georgia threatening to bring a tea party-tinged challenge against Gov....Tags: Executive Branch, Politics, Regional Authority, Tea Party Movement, Newspaper and Magazine
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U.S. Rep. John Delaney, D-Md. among speakers at Western Maryland Democratic Summit
dona@herald-mail.comThe ninth annual Western Maryland Democratic Summit on Saturday drew the state’s party heavyweights from the U.S. Senate, House and statehouse, but also featured something this part of the state has not had in many years — a Democrat...Tags: Benjamin L. Cardin, Politics, Carroll County (Maryland), Republican Party, Barbara A. Mikulski
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Pingree rules out run for governor in 2014
Portland Press Herald, MaineU.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine said Friday that she will not run for governor in 2014, narrowing the field of big-name Democrats who are considering challenging Republican Gov. Paul LePage. Pingree's decision clears the way for U.S. Rep. Mike...Tags: Michael H Michaud, John E. Baldacci, Executive Branch, Chellie Pingree, Politics
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Berks Democrats pound the beat-Corbett drum
Reading Eagle, Pa.The election for governor is more than a year away, but Democrats are already gearing up to try to unseat Gov. Tom Corbett. State Democratic Party chairman Jim Burn called upon Berks County Democrats to prepare for the governor's race in his keynote...Tags: Local Elections, Executive Branch, Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Tom Corbett
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Climate change causes prostitution? Rep. Barbara Lee explains
Climate change is causing glaciers to melt, heat waves to become more intense, species to become extinct and low-lying island nations like Tuvalu to disappear altogether. To this list of calamities, U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee has added another: Climate...
Tags: Barbara Lee, Jackie Speier, Betty McCollum, HIV, Conservation
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Resignation of state GOP leader reveals party's split on social issues
Pat Brady's resignation Tuesday as chairman of the state's Republican Party was a move months in the making, an effort to leave on his own terms rather than being ousted for his support of gay marriage. But in leaving the post, effective immediately,...
Tags: Pat Quinn, Executive Branch, Politics, Dave Syverson, Pat Brady
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Battle lines drawn over public financing legislation
NewsdayA day after a prominent senator was indicted, the battle over public financing of campaigns intensified Tuesday at the State Capitol. Democrats advanced a bill to use taxpayers' dollars for campaigns, Republicans blasted the idea as a waste and...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Prosecution, Republican Party, Corporate Crime
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Pocketbook issues key for Sanford; loss demoralizes Dems
The StateMark Sanford spoke of a God of "eighth chances" during his acceptance speech Tuesday night, but the former S.C. governor's return to elected office owed as much to pocketbook issues as forgiveness. Reminding voters of his fiscally conservative record in...Tags: Executive Branch, Ethics, Politics, Values, Regional Authority
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: Goodwill Industries International, Vietnam War (1955-1975), Holiday Music (genre), Toys, Andrew MacDonald
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