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North Carolina has made another top-10 list - one that should make the state's fiscal conservatives particularly happy
North Carolina has made another top-10 list - one that should make the state's fiscal conservatives particularly happy
 
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit that convinced a panel of federal judges to toss out North Carolina’s legislative redistricting maps want new districts drawn during a special session in January 2017
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit that convinced a panel of federal judges to toss out North Carolina’s legislative redistricting maps want new districts drawn during a special session in January 2017
 
following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Kellie Fiedorek regarding the NCAA's decision to move several championship events from North Carolina because of its law that ensures that young girls aren't forced to shower and change clothes in the presence of men in p
following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Kellie Fiedorek regarding the NCAA's decision to move several championship events from North Carolina because of its law that ensures that young girls aren't forced to shower and change clothes in the presence of men in p
 
Reversing a trend, North Carolina has experienced ten consecutive quarters of per capita income growth equal to or greater than the national average, the latest data show
Reversing a trend, North Carolina has experienced ten consecutive quarters of per capita income growth equal to or greater than the national average, the latest data show
 
In 2013 the state of North Carolina passed and began implementing a program of sweeping tax reform meant to remove barriers to economic growth that were embedded in the state's burdensome tax code
In 2013 the state of North Carolina passed and began implementing a program of sweeping tax reform meant to remove barriers to economic growth that were embedded in the state's burdensome tax code
 
Secretary Jeh Johnson, President Barack Obama's handpicked leader of the Department of Homeland Security, appeared this week at an annual assembly of Muslim leaders in which he'll share the spotlight with some of the nation's most suspicious practitioners of Islam
Secretary Jeh Johnson, President Barack Obama's handpicked leader of the Department of Homeland Security, appeared this week at an annual assembly of Muslim leaders in which he'll share the spotlight with some of the nation's most suspicious practitioners of Islam
 
The Raleigh Children's Business Fair, co-sponsored by the John William Pope Foundation and the John Locke Foundation, was held at The Commons at North Hills to promote entrepreneurship
The Raleigh Children's Business Fair, co-sponsored by the John William Pope Foundation and the John Locke Foundation, was held at The Commons at North Hills to promote entrepreneurship
 
In a 2011 Pope Center article entitled “Too Many Rhinestones,” Professors T. Norman Van Cott and the late Clarence Deitsch examined Ball State University’s (BSU) grade inflation problem
In a 2011 Pope Center article entitled “Too Many Rhinestones,” Professors T. Norman Van Cott and the late Clarence Deitsch examined Ball State University’s (BSU) grade inflation problem
 
Finally, Chairman Jason Chaffetz, and the House Oversight Committee will submit to the Hussein Obama Justice Department that Lying Hillary Clinton lied while under oath to Congress.
Finally, Chairman Jason Chaffetz, and the House Oversight Committee will submit to the Hussein Obama Justice Department that Lying Hillary Clinton lied while under oath to Congress.
 
don't know how else to describe it-whether it's [Hillary Clinton's] help with the Iranian deal early on, or whether it's her support for the overthrow of friendly governments in the Middle East.
don't know how else to describe it-whether it's [Hillary Clinton's] help with the Iranian deal early on, or whether it's her support for the overthrow of friendly governments in the Middle East.
 
In an effort to understand the political ramifications of Donald Trump, I stumbled across the problem, which is probably evident to anyone else but me who observes politicians. Whenever I am trying to resolve an issue in my mind, I usually commit my thoughts to writing which I can review later
In an effort to understand the political ramifications of Donald Trump, I stumbled across the problem, which is probably evident to anyone else but me who observes politicians. Whenever I am trying to resolve an issue in my mind, I usually commit my thoughts to writing which I can review later
 
The North Carolina headquarters of Women for Trump today announced the leadership team that will guide the coalition through the upcoming November elections.
The North Carolina headquarters of Women for Trump today announced the leadership team that will guide the coalition through the upcoming November elections.
 
Republican state auditor candidate and former FBI special agent Chuck Stuber says he was puzzled that the agency's investigation into Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's private email server
Republican state auditor candidate and former FBI special agent Chuck Stuber says he was puzzled that the agency's investigation into Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's private email server
 
Each year on September 11, many police officers and security managers remember the contributions of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Counterterrorism Chief, the late John P. O'Neill.
Each year on September 11, many police officers and security managers remember the contributions of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Counterterrorism Chief, the late John P. O'Neill.
 
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.
 
The number of uncontested seats in the N.C. General Assembly has risen 41 percent since 2010, and the dearth of competition gives Democrats an initial boost in state House races in the Nov. 8 general election, while Republicans have a leg up in the Senate.
The number of uncontested seats in the N.C. General Assembly has risen 41 percent since 2010, and the dearth of competition gives Democrats an initial boost in state House races in the Nov. 8 general election, while Republicans have a leg up in the Senate.
 
Which matters most when determining the popularity of a particular day for early voting: the total number of votes cast that day, or the average number of votes cast per hour?
Which matters most when determining the popularity of a particular day for early voting: the total number of votes cast that day, or the average number of votes cast per hour?
 
Eighty-two-year-old U.S. Army veteran Joe Muldoon made his first jump from an airplane Saturday afternoon with his 21-year-old grandson Mason
Eighty-two-year-old U.S. Army veteran Joe Muldoon made his first jump from an airplane Saturday afternoon with his 21-year-old grandson Mason
 
Hillary Clinton's visit to Charlotte to raise money and hold a last-minute rally comes right after her dismal performance in last night's commander-in-chief forum...
Hillary Clinton's visit to Charlotte to raise money and hold a last-minute rally comes right after her dismal performance in last night's commander-in-chief forum...
 
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.
 
As Hillary Clinton campaigns in Charlotte, North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) leaders demanded Clinton, Roy Cooper and Deborah Ross, start telling the truth to the people of North Carolina.
As Hillary Clinton campaigns in Charlotte, North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) leaders demanded Clinton, Roy Cooper and Deborah Ross, start telling the truth to the people of North Carolina.
 
Saying a potential move by the City Council could make prices in the neighborhood served by the Durham Rescue Mission cost-prohibitive, the mission's leaders used an Aug. 31 press event to ask city leaders not to include a number of the mission's parcels in a proposed historic district
Saying a potential move by the City Council could make prices in the neighborhood served by the Durham Rescue Mission cost-prohibitive, the mission's leaders used an Aug. 31 press event to ask city leaders not to include a number of the mission's parcels in a proposed historic district
 
Home, Private Schools Saved Taxpayers Between $1.35 and $1.58 Billion
Home, Private Schools Saved Taxpayers Between $1.35 and $1.58 Billion
 
The final numbers are in on North Carolina's budget surplus. They are informative. They ought to provoke significant debate and discussion. Instead, they have gotten virtually no media coverage or public comment
The final numbers are in on North Carolina's budget surplus. They are informative. They ought to provoke significant debate and discussion. Instead, they have gotten virtually no media coverage or public comment
 
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) released the following statement ahead of Tim Kaine's campaign stop in Wilmington and Bill Clinton's campaign stop in Durham.
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) released the following statement ahead of Tim Kaine's campaign stop in Wilmington and Bill Clinton's campaign stop in Durham.
 
In Donald Trump's America working families get tax relief, millions of new jobs created, wages go up, small businesses thrive, and the American dream is achievable.
In Donald Trump's America working families get tax relief, millions of new jobs created, wages go up, small businesses thrive, and the American dream is achievable.
 
The Democratic Party's presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton boasted during a campaign speech last month that during her reign as President Barack Obama's secretary of state "didn't lose a single person" in Libya
The Democratic Party's presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton boasted during a campaign speech last month that during her reign as President Barack Obama's secretary of state "didn't lose a single person" in Libya
 
Another Charter School Funding Victory
 
Slick Willie talks about illegal immigration before it was a racist term
Slick Willie talks about illegal immigration before it was a racist term
 
Among the basic guarantees of liberty provided by the Bill of Rights is the right to confront one's accusers during a criminal trial
Among the basic guarantees of liberty provided by the Bill of Rights is the right to confront one's accusers during a criminal trial
 
We get caught up in the personalities running for office, often losing sight of the issues that should be the focus of the campaigns.
We get caught up in the personalities running for office, often losing sight of the issues that should be the focus of the campaigns.
 
I cannot help but notice a trend in politicians using the adjective "common sense" to advocate for a legislation, typically that of a controversial nature which there is weak evidence to support the need for or its effectiveness
I cannot help but notice a trend in politicians using the adjective "common sense" to advocate for a legislation, typically that of a controversial nature which there is weak evidence to support the need for or its effectiveness
 
State Sen. Jerry Tillman, R-Randolph, said the Senate will push again in the next legislative session to pass a constitutional amendment lowering the cap on the personal income tax rate from 10 percent to 5.5 percent.
State Sen. Jerry Tillman, R-Randolph, said the Senate will push again in the next legislative session to pass a constitutional amendment lowering the cap on the personal income tax rate from 10 percent to 5.5 percent.
 
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