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Today, President Obama signed S. 1698, the Treatment of Certain Payments in Eugenics Compensation Act into law...
Today, President Obama signed S. 1698, the Treatment of Certain Payments in Eugenics Compensation Act into law...
 
The nation's legendary law enforcement agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has once again disappointed many lawmakers and American people...
The nation's legendary law enforcement agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has once again disappointed many lawmakers and American people...
 
As Democrats and Republicans actively contest North Carolina's governorship, U.S. Senate seat, and 15 electoral votes for president this fall, don't expect them to ignore other races on the ballot
As Democrats and Republicans actively contest North Carolina's governorship, U.S. Senate seat, and 15 electoral votes for president this fall, don't expect them to ignore other races on the ballot
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
Director Comey's reputation is forever besmirched as is the utterly dishonest Loretta Lynch (DOJ AG) and, sadly, from all accounts, he had much further to fall than the first women ever appointed to head the Department of Justice.
Director Comey's reputation is forever besmirched as is the utterly dishonest Loretta Lynch (DOJ AG) and, sadly, from all accounts, he had much further to fall than the first women ever appointed to head the Department of Justice.
 
In an interview this week with WGHP, Senator Burr laid out the clear difference between him and Deborah Ross when it comes to Obamacare.
In an interview this week with WGHP, Senator Burr laid out the clear difference between him and Deborah Ross when it comes to Obamacare.
 
There are few aspects of the 2013 tax reform in North Carolina that have drawn more criticism from Democrats and progressives than elimination of the Earned Income Tax Credit
There are few aspects of the 2013 tax reform in North Carolina that have drawn more criticism from Democrats and progressives than elimination of the Earned Income Tax Credit
 
Standing in front of the state's Triad Regional State Crime Lab, local Guilford County legal experts and law enforcement officials refuted Attorney General Roy Cooper's lie.
Standing in front of the state's Triad Regional State Crime Lab, local Guilford County legal experts and law enforcement officials refuted Attorney General Roy Cooper's lie.
 
Foremost among the criticisms of the way our administrative law system works is that bureaucratic agencies get to act as lawmaker, judge, jury, and executioner all rolled into one
Foremost among the criticisms of the way our administrative law system works is that bureaucratic agencies get to act as lawmaker, judge, jury, and executioner all rolled into one
 
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) released the following statement on tonight's GOP debate:
 
The federal government issued tax credits in North Carolina approaching a half-billion dollars for renewable energy investment in the five most recent years for which records are available, and high-income earners have benefited the most from the tax favors
The federal government issued tax credits in North Carolina approaching a half-billion dollars for renewable energy investment in the five most recent years for which records are available, and high-income earners have benefited the most from the tax favors
 
The 2nd Congressional District technically may be an open seat, but Republican nominee George Holding is a two-term incumbent seeking a third term
The 2nd Congressional District technically may be an open seat, but Republican nominee George Holding is a two-term incumbent seeking a third term
 
North Carolina almost made another top-10 list this year - but don't worry, our state seems likely to make the cut in 2017
North Carolina almost made another top-10 list this year - but don't worry, our state seems likely to make the cut in 2017
 
The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Erik Stanley regarding the Free Speech Fairness Act, a bill that Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., and Rep. Jody Hice, R- Ga., introduced in the House on Wednesday that would restrict enforcement of the Johnson Amendment
The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Erik Stanley regarding the Free Speech Fairness Act, a bill that Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., and Rep. Jody Hice, R- Ga., introduced in the House on Wednesday that would restrict enforcement of the Johnson Amendment
 
The North Carolina Republican Party issues the following statement in response to Bill Clinton's latest remarks on the layered failures of Obamacare.
The North Carolina Republican Party issues the following statement in response to Bill Clinton's latest remarks on the layered failures of Obamacare.
 
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Republican Rick Horner is campaigning to maintain the conservative direction state government is heading, while Democratic opponent Al Pacer is telling voters in Senate District 11 covering areas around Rocky Mount that change is needed
Republican Rick Horner is campaigning to maintain the conservative direction state government is heading, while Democratic opponent Al Pacer is telling voters in Senate District 11 covering areas around Rocky Mount that change is needed
 
For the second week in a row Deborah Ross' opposition to the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry was the subject of a Sunday front page story in North Carolina.
For the second week in a row Deborah Ross' opposition to the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry was the subject of a Sunday front page story in North Carolina.
 
With the Sunday feeding frenzy regarding GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump's leaked tax-return for the year 1996, critics can only wish the New York Times and other media outlet's showed as much ambition in covering Bill and Hillary Clinton's perfection of the political concept of pay-to-play.
With the Sunday feeding frenzy regarding GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump's leaked tax-return for the year 1996, critics can only wish the New York Times and other media outlet's showed as much ambition in covering Bill and Hillary Clinton's perfection of the political concept of pay-to-play.
 
It's just a few weeks before election day. In addition to the president, U.S. Senate, and one of 13 congressional seats, there will be a lot on your ballot
It's just a few weeks before election day. In addition to the president, U.S. Senate, and one of 13 congressional seats, there will be a lot on your ballot
 
Freshman Republican legislator Greg Murphy's first legislative vote as a new state representative was a doozy: House Bill 2
Freshman Republican legislator Greg Murphy's first legislative vote as a new state representative was a doozy: House Bill 2
 
New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, a Democrat, on Monday morning issued a cease and desist order to the Donald J. Trump foundation to stop the organization's soliciting contributions.
New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, a Democrat, on Monday morning issued a cease and desist order to the Donald J. Trump foundation to stop the organization's soliciting contributions.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement on the passing of legendary ABC11 news anchor Larry Stogner.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement on the passing of legendary ABC11 news anchor Larry Stogner.
 
Every August, Civitas polls NC unaffiliated voters to find out what this crucial voting bloc thinks.
Every August, Civitas polls NC unaffiliated voters to find out what this crucial voting bloc thinks.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) attended a Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee oversight hearing on the Obama Administration's FY 2017 Refugee Resettlement ‎Program, where he urged his colleagues to put politics aside and find concrete ways to improve the U.S. refugee program.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) attended a Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee oversight hearing on the Obama Administration's FY 2017 Refugee Resettlement ‎Program, where he urged his colleagues to put politics aside and find concrete ways to improve the U.S. refugee program.
 
By definition, your tax forms are private. Only you, your accountant, and the IRS should have access to your tax filings. You may release your tax filings yourself.
By definition, your tax forms are private. Only you, your accountant, and the IRS should have access to your tax filings. You may release your tax filings yourself.
 
Judging by what makes the front pages, the top of the newscasts, and the list of "what's trending" on social media, North Carolina politics consists of spirited debates about H.B. 2, spirited debates about voting laws, spirited debates about teacher pay
Judging by what makes the front pages, the top of the newscasts, and the list of "what's trending" on social media, North Carolina politics consists of spirited debates about H.B. 2, spirited debates about voting laws, spirited debates about teacher pay
 
Thanks to President Barack Obama and his political comrades, the United States is being deluged by immigrants from some of the world's most dangerous spots...
Thanks to President Barack Obama and his political comrades, the United States is being deluged by immigrants from some of the world's most dangerous spots...
 
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) released the following statement on Hillary Clinton's Charlotte visit.
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) released the following statement on Hillary Clinton's Charlotte visit.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
In 2010, a seemingly insignificant event in a far-off land caught my eye.
 
In my quest for truth and the American way, I often feel like the old Greek philosopher who became notorious for his philosophical stunts such as carrying a lamp in the daytime, claiming to be looking for an honest man.
In my quest for truth and the American way, I often feel like the old Greek philosopher who became notorious for his philosophical stunts such as carrying a lamp in the daytime, claiming to be looking for an honest man.
 
North Carolina's 2016-17 state budget responsibly limited the growth rate of state spending, wisely padded the state's Rainy Day Fund, cut taxes further and continued one of the most aggressive trends of teacher pay increases in the nation.
North Carolina's 2016-17 state budget responsibly limited the growth rate of state spending, wisely padded the state's Rainy Day Fund, cut taxes further and continued one of the most aggressive trends of teacher pay increases in the nation.
 
NCTA has evaluated the candidates for Senator and our results clearly pointed to who we feel is the best candidate. Richard Burr has proudly served the citizens of North Carolina as our Senator since 2005.
NCTA has evaluated the candidates for Senator and our results clearly pointed to who we feel is the best candidate. Richard Burr has proudly served the citizens of North Carolina as our Senator since 2005.
 
Attorney extraordinaire Larry Klayman, who founded the government watchdog Judicial Watch and later founded Freedom Watch, holds the distinction of having represented most of the women who were victimized by President Bill Clinton
Attorney extraordinaire Larry Klayman, who founded the government watchdog Judicial Watch and later founded Freedom Watch, holds the distinction of having represented most of the women who were victimized by President Bill Clinton
 
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