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One is a useful law enforcement tool, the other is an over simplification not necessarily based on reality.
One is a useful law enforcement tool, the other is an over simplification not necessarily based on reality.
 
Pulling out the big guns for Friday. (Laughter.) Serious business. Good afternoon.
 
This week was Sunshine Week, not that we saw a lot of it, either meteorologically or metaphorically. What we got for the start of the week was dark clouds, some wind and even snow. Some might say it was symbolic of a week designated to shine the light on the need for open government
This week was Sunshine Week, not that we saw a lot of it, either meteorologically or metaphorically. What we got for the start of the week was dark clouds, some wind and even snow. Some might say it was symbolic of a week designated to shine the light on the need for open government
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed four Democrats and four Republicans to the new merged board overseeing state elections and ethics enforcement
Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed four Democrats and four Republicans to the new merged board overseeing state elections and ethics enforcement
 
One should be careful of trying to get the truth from books written shortly before, during and shortly after a man runs for President of the United States.
One should be careful of trying to get the truth from books written shortly before, during and shortly after a man runs for President of the United States.
 
I am encouraged, with the firing of Andrew McCabe of the FBI so he will lose his pension, that this new Justice Department will finally rout all the incredible corruption out of the DOJ and FBI, which was allowed to exist under Eric Holder, Loretta Lynch and Jim Comey.
I am encouraged, with the firing of Andrew McCabe of the FBI so he will lose his pension, that this new Justice Department will finally rout all the incredible corruption out of the DOJ and FBI, which was allowed to exist under Eric Holder, Loretta Lynch and Jim Comey.
 
President Donald Trump's new economic adviser made a stunning prediction about the U.S. economy recently, telling the White House that he believes the nation's economy is on the cusp of hitting up to 5% economic growth
President Donald Trump's new economic adviser made a stunning prediction about the U.S. economy recently, telling the White House that he believes the nation's economy is on the cusp of hitting up to 5% economic growth
 
Pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), I hereby report that I have signed an Executive Order with respect to Venezuela that takes additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13692 of March 8, 2015.
Pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), I hereby report that I have signed an Executive Order with respect to Venezuela that takes additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13692 of March 8, 2015.
 
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), co-chairs of the Senate NATO Observer Group, issued the following statement after the Trump administration announced that some U.S. nuclear, water and electric systems have been subject to Russian cyberattacks
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), co-chairs of the Senate NATO Observer Group, issued the following statement after the Trump administration announced that some U.S. nuclear, water and electric systems have been subject to Russian cyberattacks
 
To encourage middle school students to work with local employers to try out future careers, Governor Roy Cooper has declared March 19 - 28, 2018 as Students@Work℠ Week in North Carolina
To encourage middle school students to work with local employers to try out future careers, Governor Roy Cooper has declared March 19 - 28, 2018 as Students@Work℠ Week in North Carolina
 
State governments have long favored giving preferential treatment to businesses in the state
State governments have long favored giving preferential treatment to businesses in the state
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is advocating for a special permit to buy certain kinds of modern sporting rifles, along with a host of other legal changes, in the wake of the Florida high school shooting that left 17 dead and the subsequent calls for gun control following the attack
Gov. Roy Cooper is advocating for a special permit to buy certain kinds of modern sporting rifles, along with a host of other legal changes, in the wake of the Florida high school shooting that left 17 dead and the subsequent calls for gun control following the attack
 
Governor Roy Cooper today appointed four Democrats and four Republicans to the State Board of Elections & Ethics Enforcement
Governor Roy Cooper today appointed four Democrats and four Republicans to the State Board of Elections & Ethics Enforcement
 
Governor Roy Cooper today named 38 North Carolinians to serve on boards and commissions on behalf of the state
Governor Roy Cooper today named 38 North Carolinians to serve on boards and commissions on behalf of the state
 
Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is continuing efforts to defund municipalities that defy federal immigration laws by harboring illegal immigrants and providing safe havens for criminals, also known as "sanctuary cities."
Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is continuing efforts to defund municipalities that defy federal immigration laws by harboring illegal immigrants and providing safe havens for criminals, also known as "sanctuary cities."
 
Political leanings and affectations ebb and flow depending on who the neophyte politician talks to; even, I know when to keep my mouth shut for I will reveal the obvious should I speak too much.
Political leanings and affectations ebb and flow depending on who the neophyte politician talks to; even, I know when to keep my mouth shut for I will reveal the obvious should I speak too much.
 
Isn't "modern conservatism" a contradiction in terms? That's one of the questions I received after teaching a seminar at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy entitled "Modern Conservatism and Policy."
Isn't "modern conservatism" a contradiction in terms? That's one of the questions I received after teaching a seminar at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy entitled "Modern Conservatism and Policy."
 
Politicians have no idea the ramifications of their "good deeds".
 
On Friday, Natalie Hopkinson of Howard University wrote a piece for Huffington Post suggesting that school choice was - you guessed it - racist.
On Friday, Natalie Hopkinson of Howard University wrote a piece for Huffington Post suggesting that school choice was - you guessed it - racist.
 
President Donald J. Trump Signs H.R. 294, H.R. 452, H.R. 535, H.R. 3656, and S. 831 into Law
President Donald J. Trump Signs H.R. 294, H.R. 452, H.R. 535, H.R. 3656, and S. 831 into Law
 
Liberals like small homes that are close to shopping and attractions, while conservatives prefer to have larger properties and drive longer distances to the store
Liberals like small homes that are close to shopping and attractions, while conservatives prefer to have larger properties and drive longer distances to the store
 
In my 45 years of teaching I have never filed an academic complaint against another faculty member-nor has one ever been filed against me. I have long believed that this demonstrates the overwhelming integrity of the teaching profession
In my 45 years of teaching I have never filed an academic complaint against another faculty member-nor has one ever been filed against me. I have long believed that this demonstrates the overwhelming integrity of the teaching profession
 
I truly wish that our founding fathers had been a bit more clear on what they meant when writing the 2nd Amendment but numerous contemporaneous writings clearly show their intent was for individual possession and ownership of firearms.
I truly wish that our founding fathers had been a bit more clear on what they meant when writing the 2nd Amendment but numerous contemporaneous writings clearly show their intent was for individual possession and ownership of firearms.
 
House Minority Leader Darren Jackson, D-Wake, says Gov. Roy Cooper was within his constitutional authority to create a $57.8 million side deal to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline
House Minority Leader Darren Jackson, D-Wake, says Gov. Roy Cooper was within his constitutional authority to create a $57.8 million side deal to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline
 
Wind tides are a profound phenomenon that often do not involve the lunar influence on the tides, just a sustained wind blowing either in or out.
Wind tides are a profound phenomenon that often do not involve the lunar influence on the tides, just a sustained wind blowing either in or out.
 
On Wednesday, acting FBI deputy director David Bowdich testified during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing that former President Barack Obama's Department of Justice forced the FBI to delete over 500,000 fugitives, who had outstanding arrest warrants, from the National Instant Criminal Background
On Wednesday, acting FBI deputy director David Bowdich testified during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing that former President Barack Obama's Department of Justice forced the FBI to delete over 500,000 fugitives, who had outstanding arrest warrants, from the National Instant Criminal Background
 
Your state's entitled allotment of electors equals the number of members in its Congressional delegation: one for each member in the House of Representatives plus two for your Senators.
Your state's entitled allotment of electors equals the number of members in its Congressional delegation: one for each member in the House of Representatives plus two for your Senators.
 
Typically, "saving American jobs" is the reason given for implementing protectionist trade measures, i.e., tariffs and quotas. The argument goes something like this: foreign producers of a product are offering American consumers a more attractive price or better quality product than they can get fro
Typically, "saving American jobs" is the reason given for implementing protectionist trade measures, i.e., tariffs and quotas. The argument goes something like this: foreign producers of a product are offering American consumers a more attractive price or better quality product than they can get fro
 
The Federal Government funds around 20 percent of total infrastructure investment, not the 80 percent some critics claim.
The Federal Government funds around 20 percent of total infrastructure investment, not the 80 percent some critics claim.
 
Today is no ordinary day at the rabbit patch-today is my fathers' eighty third birthday. People like to brag on their family, and I am no different ... but believe me, I have every right to.
Today is no ordinary day at the rabbit patch-today is my fathers' eighty third birthday. People like to brag on their family, and I am no different ... but believe me, I have every right to.
 
Does the money you earn from your labor belong to you? This question is important and draws a distinction between economic conservatives and progressives
Does the money you earn from your labor belong to you? This question is important and draws a distinction between economic conservatives and progressives
 
Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act, commonsense legislation that provides much-needed oversight of asbestos bankruptcy trusts to ensure victims receive just compensation
Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act, commonsense legislation that provides much-needed oversight of asbestos bankruptcy trusts to ensure victims receive just compensation
 
Mrs. Nettie "Tootsie" Upton O'Brien Smart, age 82, a resident of 11 Canal Lane, Washington and formerly of Farmville, died Thursday evening, March 15, 2018 at Vidant Medical Center, surrounded by her family
Mrs. Nettie "Tootsie" Upton O'Brien Smart, age 82, a resident of 11 Canal Lane, Washington and formerly of Farmville, died Thursday evening, March 15, 2018 at Vidant Medical Center, surrounded by her family
 
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