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A former U.S. federal judge filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for information surrounding the recent private meeting between Attorney General Loretta Lynch and former President Bill Clinton that occurred on June 27, 2015 at the Phoenix airport.
A former U.S. federal judge filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for information surrounding the recent private meeting between Attorney General Loretta Lynch and former President Bill Clinton that occurred on June 27, 2015 at the Phoenix airport.
 
The 2016 short session of the General Assembly adjourned leaving plenty of items on the table, and some of them could be revived during the 2017 long session
The 2016 short session of the General Assembly adjourned leaving plenty of items on the table, and some of them could be revived during the 2017 long session
 
An absurd observation on why profiling is a possible solution to identifying terrorist or rocks or shrimp.
An absurd observation on why profiling is a possible solution to identifying terrorist or rocks or shrimp.
 
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's head honcho said he will formally report to Attorney General Loretta Lynch - and her allegedly politicized and corrupt Justice Department - that there are no grounds for prosecution in its yearlong investigation into Hillary Clinton
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's head honcho said he will formally report to Attorney General Loretta Lynch - and her allegedly politicized and corrupt Justice Department - that there are no grounds for prosecution in its yearlong investigation into Hillary Clinton
 
Information technology has disrupted so many industries and human activities that everyone expected it would disrupt education as well.
Information technology has disrupted so many industries and human activities that everyone expected it would disrupt education as well.
 
In its decision of June 27, the Supreme Court upheld the artificial standard it created for abortion access in Planned Parenthood v. Casey and struck a blow to the Right to Life movement.
In its decision of June 27, the Supreme Court upheld the artificial standard it created for abortion access in Planned Parenthood v. Casey and struck a blow to the Right to Life movement.
 
While teacher pay raises headlined education issues during North Carolina's 2016-17 legislative session, several other key policy changes were packed into the K-12 agenda, including measures that will provide performance-based bonuses for top educators across the state
While teacher pay raises headlined education issues during North Carolina's 2016-17 legislative session, several other key policy changes were packed into the K-12 agenda, including measures that will provide performance-based bonuses for top educators across the state
 
In a heinous case of depraved indifference to life that was being hushed up by politicians, 29-year-old Esteysi "Stacy" Sanchez Izazaga pled not guilty on Wednesday to felony charges relating to the brutal hit-and-run death of a 69-year-old man
In a heinous case of depraved indifference to life that was being hushed up by politicians, 29-year-old Esteysi "Stacy" Sanchez Izazaga pled not guilty on Wednesday to felony charges relating to the brutal hit-and-run death of a 69-year-old man
 
When the Supreme Court agreed to hear Abigail Fisher's challenge to the University of Texas's admissions program a second time, it seemed that the writing was on the wall
When the Supreme Court agreed to hear Abigail Fisher's challenge to the University of Texas's admissions program a second time, it seemed that the writing was on the wall
 
Like many, I enjoyed the July 4th cookouts, relaxation with family, friends and fireworks, but it was also a time for remembrances and reflection.
Like many, I enjoyed the July 4th cookouts, relaxation with family, friends and fireworks, but it was also a time for remembrances and reflection.
 
As the state budget agreement moves through the legislative approval process toward Gov. McCrory's desk, there is plenty of media coverage summarizing the major issues addressed in this year's spending plan, such as teacher pay, tax cuts and rainy day funds
As the state budget agreement moves through the legislative approval process toward Gov. McCrory's desk, there is plenty of media coverage summarizing the major issues addressed in this year's spending plan, such as teacher pay, tax cuts and rainy day funds
 
During North Carolina's primary elections earlier this year, did you get a visit to your home from a campaign worker?
During North Carolina's primary elections earlier this year, did you get a visit to your home from a campaign worker?
 
The official report of the House Select Committee on Benghazi has been released and shows that the Obama administration never attempted to deploy military assistance.
The official report of the House Select Committee on Benghazi has been released and shows that the Obama administration never attempted to deploy military assistance.
 
The North Carolina General Assembly's recently released budget for 2016-17 increases University of North Carolina System appropriations by $168 million, $31 million of which will be dedicated to fund projected enrollment increases. At many of the system's 16 universities, however, increased funding
The North Carolina General Assembly's recently released budget for 2016-17 increases University of North Carolina System appropriations by $168 million, $31 million of which will be dedicated to fund projected enrollment increases. At many of the system's 16 universities, however, increased funding
 
There is no shortage of activity in the North Carolina General Assembly. While most capitol watchers are focused on the short session's main responsibility, developing and passing a state budget.
There is no shortage of activity in the North Carolina General Assembly. While most capitol watchers are focused on the short session's main responsibility, developing and passing a state budget.
 
In its final report on the death of U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans in Libya, the GOP-controlled House Select Committee on Benghazi failed to provide meaningful answers or accountability on the most serious issues and questions surrounding the attack
In its final report on the death of U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans in Libya, the GOP-controlled House Select Committee on Benghazi failed to provide meaningful answers or accountability on the most serious issues and questions surrounding the attack
 
Dozens of Democrats from both Houses of the U.S. Congress ended their media-encouraged sit-in after 25-hours of sitting on the floor of the House of Representatives on Friday afternoon
Dozens of Democrats from both Houses of the U.S. Congress ended their media-encouraged sit-in after 25-hours of sitting on the floor of the House of Representatives on Friday afternoon
 
Months after the N.C. Department of Transportation approved a $100 million subsidy for CSX to build an intermodal rail terminal in Johnston County near Selma, the railroad
Months after the N.C. Department of Transportation approved a $100 million subsidy for CSX to build an intermodal rail terminal in Johnston County near Selma, the railroad
 
A 4-to-4 tie by the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday morning slapped down President Barack "Pen & Phone" Obama's unilateral immigration revisions to laws that all but legalized millions of illegal immigrants, according to the Homeland Security News Wire (HSNW).
A 4-to-4 tie by the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday morning slapped down President Barack "Pen & Phone" Obama's unilateral immigration revisions to laws that all but legalized millions of illegal immigrants, according to the Homeland Security News Wire (HSNW).
 
Presidential heir apparent Hillary Clinton was finally 'interrogated' by special agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Saturday about the ongoing investigation into her email server and other issues involving the so-called charity, the Clinton Foundation
Presidential heir apparent Hillary Clinton was finally 'interrogated' by special agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Saturday about the ongoing investigation into her email server and other issues involving the so-called charity, the Clinton Foundation
 
You've probably heard that North Carolina ranks near the bottom of the country in the average pay received by our public schoolteachers
You've probably heard that North Carolina ranks near the bottom of the country in the average pay received by our public schoolteachers
 
This week I will take a break from politics and spend time reflecting on the celebrations of our country's independence day. Former President John Adams wrote about his Independence Day visions nearly 240 years ago...
This week I will take a break from politics and spend time reflecting on the celebrations of our country's independence day. Former President John Adams wrote about his Independence Day visions nearly 240 years ago...
 
I'm so old, I can remember when the left was committed to upholding the Bill of Rights.
I'm so old, I can remember when the left was committed to upholding the Bill of Rights.
 
Now that the NC Department of Health and Human Services has submitted detailed plans for the Medicaid reforms passed last year we are able to get a clearer picture how reform is to be implemented. Our analysis leaves us with more questions than answers
Now that the NC Department of Health and Human Services has submitted detailed plans for the Medicaid reforms passed last year we are able to get a clearer picture how reform is to be implemented. Our analysis leaves us with more questions than answers
 
President Barack Hussein Obama ordering the release of heavily redacted transcripts of a 911 call by the man who murdered 49 people inside an Orlando night club created such a stir that within hours everyone in the administration ran for cover.
President Barack Hussein Obama ordering the release of heavily redacted transcripts of a 911 call by the man who murdered 49 people inside an Orlando night club created such a stir that within hours everyone in the administration ran for cover.
 
While North Carolina’s fiscal health has seen marked improvement over the last three years, a recent study from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University shows the state faces worrisome long-term obligations
While North Carolina’s fiscal health has seen marked improvement over the last three years, a recent study from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University shows the state faces worrisome long-term obligations
 
Standing behind the podium at a campaign stop in North Carolina, Hillary Clinton promised to 'return North Carolina back to the days of Democrat Control, after this recent detour, when North Carolina suffered its first deficit budget - a three billion dollar deficit.
Standing behind the podium at a campaign stop in North Carolina, Hillary Clinton promised to 'return North Carolina back to the days of Democrat Control, after this recent detour, when North Carolina suffered its first deficit budget - a three billion dollar deficit.
 
A coal ash cleanup bill moved quickly through the state Senate on Tuesday.
 
North Carolina should abandon economic development policy and completely refocus on economic growth
North Carolina should abandon economic development policy and completely refocus on economic growth
 
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.
 
Obama's legacy will be his disastrous foreign policy, his rejection of Christianity, and his disassociation from traditional American values.
Obama's legacy will be his disastrous foreign policy, his rejection of Christianity, and his disassociation from traditional American values.
 
A bill filed in the House last week, if approved, will open up the state to Constitutional carry, or being able to carry a concealed handgun without a Concealed Handgun Permit, if you meet certain criteria
A bill filed in the House last week, if approved, will open up the state to Constitutional carry, or being able to carry a concealed handgun without a Concealed Handgun Permit, if you meet certain criteria
 
If you want to know the difference between an assault weapon or military grade weapon, move on this article will not interest you. But this is not a primer on gun technology or nomenclature but on 2nd amendment rights and other rights that may be in jeopardy in the future
If you want to know the difference between an assault weapon or military grade weapon, move on this article will not interest you. But this is not a primer on gun technology or nomenclature but on 2nd amendment rights and other rights that may be in jeopardy in the future
 
In the midst of Islamic terrorist attacks in Europe and the United States, and despite Americans' apprehension over large numbers of Muslim refugees being resettled in American cities and towns, the Obama administration is doling out taxpayer money to refugees to help them start their own businesses
In the midst of Islamic terrorist attacks in Europe and the United States, and despite Americans' apprehension over large numbers of Muslim refugees being resettled in American cities and towns, the Obama administration is doling out taxpayer money to refugees to help them start their own businesses
 
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