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OPINION: Q&A with Carlos Gutierrez
Detroit Free PressDuring his tenure as President George W. Bush's Secretary of Commerce, Cuban-born Carlos Gutierrez was the Bush administration's point man on immigration reform. Gutierrez, a former chairman and CEO of Kellogg, advised GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney...Tags: Republican Party, Government, Executive Branch, Herman Cain, Social Issues
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Attorney General Cuccinelli not subject to Freedom of Information Act
The Roanoke Times, Va.The state's open government law doesn't apply to Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, his office says, elaborating on responses to requests for public records connected with a company whose CEO gave $35,000 in gifts to Cuccinelli and Gov. Bob McDonnell. The...Tags: Freedom of Information Act, Justice and Rights, Government, Economy, Business and Finance, Executive Branch
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EDITORIAL: Revise map law to bring about change in Illinois
The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill.A few months ago, former Illinois Gov. Jim Thompson admonished a group of business people for complaining about state government, but doing nothing about it. Here's an excerpt from that speech, which should apply to all Illinois citizens: "The point is,...Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Religion and Belief, Voting, Illinois Elections
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Local officials rate property tax cut plan
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, IowaCEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Back in 1969, the Rolling Stones produced the classic song, "You Can't Always Get What You Want." As the public looks at the tax reduction bill hammered out in the Iowa Legislature, reaction seems to be similar to a line from that...Tags: Terry Branstad, Taxation, Politics, Government, Executive Branch
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Unions, Others to Protest Scott Walker in Stamford May 20
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is coming to Stamford on Monday, May 20 to speak at a fundraiser for Connecticut Republicans. Walker is the guy who reduced wages and benefits for state workers in Wisconsin, causing a national uproar that led to a recall...
Tags: Republican Party, The Washington Post, Stamford, Executive Branch, Government
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Presidential speculation around Scott Walker heats up as he heads to Iowa this week
The Wisconsin State JournalIn just a few days, Gov. Scott Walker will head to the heart of Iowa -- where the 2016 presidential race will likely begin -- and take center stage before that key state's Republican party faithful. But Walker, who developed a national conservative cult...Tags: Terry Branstad, Political Fundraising, Executive Branch, Government, Marco Rubio
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Jackson wins GOP Lt. Gov. nomination, Obenshain gets A.G. nod
RICHMOND – Chesapeake-based minister E.W. Jackson won the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor and state Sen. Mark Obenshain won the nomination for attorney general at the state party convention Saturday. Jackson won the nomination in the...
Tags: Republican Party, Government, Executive Branch, Social Issues, Mark D. Obenshain
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Speculation surrounds campaign finance reform
The Tampa TribuneSome Democrats saw campaign finance reform passed by the Legislature this year as helpful in their bid to defeat Gov. Rick Scott but, in fact, it could help Republicans more, campaign finance experts and Florida political figures say. Meanwhile,...Tags: Republican Party, Political Fundraising, Economy, Business and Finance, Executive Branch, Government
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State buying property for bridge plaza at $3 million more than appraised value
The Buffalo NewsNew York State is finalizing purchase of the Episcopal Church Home property on Busti Avenue that it has long coveted for expansion of the Peace Bridge plaza, surprising Canadian members of the binational authority that runs the span and possibly ramping...Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Religion and Belief, Long Term Care, Anglicanism
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The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash., Eye on Boise column
The Spokesman-ReviewFormer longtime chief state economist Mike Ferguson analyzed the latest state tax revenue news -- which showed revenues surging 13.2 percent over forecasts for April, the biggest tax revenue month of the year -- and concluded that lawmakers likely will...Tags: Elections, Government, Executive Branch, U.S. Coast Guard, Politics
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Gov. Fallin impressed with Oklahoma wines
The Norman Transcript, Okla.The Oklahoma Grape Industry Council is partnering with Gov. Mary Fallin to help promote Oklahoma wines. OGIC member wineries poured Oklahoma wines at a recent Made In Oklahoma reception. Gov. Fallin was present at the reception and remarked that at a...Tags: Politics, Executive Branch, Beverage Industry, Government, Alcoholic Beverages
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New Haven Mayoral Candidate Toni Harp slams 'politics' at campaign launch
New Haven Register, Conn.Toni Harp, who has been a state senator for two decades, blamed " politics" for getting in the way of solving the biggest problems at both the city and state level on education, economic development and crime, as she addressed an enthusiastic crowd at the...Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Economy, Business and Finance, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Economic Policy
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