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North Carolina and 34 other states have what are called Certificate of Need (CON) Laws. The purpose of CON Laws is to restrict entry into the market for medical facilities and equipment.
North Carolina and 34 other states have what are called Certificate of Need (CON) Laws. The purpose of CON Laws is to restrict entry into the market for medical facilities and equipment.
 
Obama's EPA is preparing to shut down more than 200 coal-fired generators. What does that mean in terms of the big picture? An independent group is arguing that it means higher electric bills for Candidate Hussein Obama's favorite demographic -- the working poor and middle class.
Obama's EPA is preparing to shut down more than 200 coal-fired generators. What does that mean in terms of the big picture? An independent group is arguing that it means higher electric bills for Candidate Hussein Obama's favorite demographic -- the working poor and middle class.
 
For over a year we have been publishing articles on the dysfunctional Beaufort County Economic Development Commission and its cohort non-profit the Committee of 100.
For over a year we have been publishing articles on the dysfunctional Beaufort County Economic Development Commission and its cohort non-profit the Committee of 100.
 
Choice Grocery has moved a crucial step closer toward opening a store in Holly Springs. Residents tired of long drives to North Raleigh and Cary have been seeking a nearby grocer for over a decade.
Choice Grocery has moved a crucial step closer toward opening a store in Holly Springs. Residents tired of long drives to North Raleigh and Cary have been seeking a nearby grocer for over a decade.
 
Polls don't reflect it, the media isn't reporting it and our leaders are not talking about it but the number one issue today is healthcare.
Polls don't reflect it, the media isn't reporting it and our leaders are not talking about it but the number one issue today is healthcare.
 
A little-viewed video is not the provocation for anti-American violence in the Middle East, and America should shut down its foreign embassies and bring its ambassadors home, Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson said Thursday at Duke University.
A little-viewed video is not the provocation for anti-American violence in the Middle East, and America should shut down its foreign embassies and bring its ambassadors home, Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson said Thursday at Duke University.
 
Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister of England, was closely associated with the policy of appeasement towards Nazi Germany in 1938. After ceding part of the Czech motherland to Adolf Hitler, he returned to England and loudly proclaimed, "We have peace. We have peace in our time."
Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister of England, was closely associated with the policy of appeasement towards Nazi Germany in 1938. After ceding part of the Czech motherland to Adolf Hitler, he returned to England and loudly proclaimed, "We have peace. We have peace in our time."
 
The only thing the two candidates for North Carolina's District 10 congressional seat agree on is that their opponent is an extremist who will move the country in the wrong direction.
The only thing the two candidates for North Carolina's District 10 congressional seat agree on is that their opponent is an extremist who will move the country in the wrong direction.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners think they have a buyer for the ill-fated Quick Start II building in the Washington Industrial Park.
The Beaufort County Commissioners think they have a buyer for the ill-fated Quick Start II building in the Washington Industrial Park.
 
There are at least as many different ways to explain the origins of political disagreement as there are political commentators.
There are at least as many different ways to explain the origins of political disagreement as there are political commentators.
 
I've seen and heard WAY too much lately about Mitt Romney's tax returns. The Obama sycophants at the AP slobbered all over the Romney documents, pointing out -- from the Marxist, statist, class warfare perspective - how much the Mittster made and the percentage he paid. WHO CARES ??????
I've seen and heard WAY too much lately about Mitt Romney's tax returns. The Obama sycophants at the AP slobbered all over the Romney documents, pointing out -- from the Marxist, statist, class warfare perspective - how much the Mittster made and the percentage he paid. WHO CARES ??????
 
Andrew Leager, the owner of Boylan Bridge Brewpub and the Special Projects woodworking shop, both in Raleigh, is just one of many business owners in North Carolina facing regulation from all levels of government.
Andrew Leager, the owner of Boylan Bridge Brewpub and the Special Projects woodworking shop, both in Raleigh, is just one of many business owners in North Carolina facing regulation from all levels of government.
 
Technological and online tools are revolutionizing education in exciting and near-limitless ways. Web-based documentation means teachers can share on-the-spot editorial input even as student scribes craft essays at home.
Technological and online tools are revolutionizing education in exciting and near-limitless ways. Web-based documentation means teachers can share on-the-spot editorial input even as student scribes craft essays at home.
 
First Amendment protections against laws that abridge the "freedom of speech" were twisted into "freedom of expression" to justify protection for flag-burners and government subsidies for masterpieces like "Piss Christ" (a crucifix in a jar of urine).
First Amendment protections against laws that abridge the "freedom of speech" were twisted into "freedom of expression" to justify protection for flag-burners and government subsidies for masterpieces like "Piss Christ" (a crucifix in a jar of urine).
 
Well, Mitt Romney has finally released his 2011 tax return, all 379 pages of it. Yes, 379 pages!! And now we are going to start hearing about all the "bad" things he did and "good" things he didn't do in his return.
Well, Mitt Romney has finally released his 2011 tax return, all 379 pages of it. Yes, 379 pages!! And now we are going to start hearing about all the "bad" things he did and "good" things he didn't do in his return.
 
I read Paul Ryan's 2012 "Path to Prosperity." (which was voted by the House). I read all 99 pages. I have summarized its key points in both a word document and in chart form.
I read Paul Ryan's 2012 "Path to Prosperity." (which was voted by the House). I read all 99 pages. I have summarized its key points in both a word document and in chart form.
 
One of my favorite book titles of all time was Dennis Avery's Saving the Planet with Pesticides and Plastic.
One of my favorite book titles of all time was Dennis Avery's Saving the Planet with Pesticides and Plastic.
 
We hear much ado these days about the issue of federalism. That is, what powers does the national government have and what powers does that level of government not have.
We hear much ado these days about the issue of federalism. That is, what powers does the national government have and what powers does that level of government not have.
 
I remember a cartoon character years ago, that said, "We have met the enemy, and he is us." Radical Liberalism is home grown.
I remember a cartoon character years ago, that said, "We have met the enemy, and he is us." Radical Liberalism is home grown.
 
Then the candidate himself, President Barack Obama gave his speech and spoke of the many plans he has for improving this country's problems and one wonders why he didn't do anything about it when he had a Democrat Congress.
Then the candidate himself, President Barack Obama gave his speech and spoke of the many plans he has for improving this country's problems and one wonders why he didn't do anything about it when he had a Democrat Congress.
 
What store?? The Beaufort County store. You know, the store run by our County Commissioners. It sure doesn't seem to be the Commissioners. Well, at least five of 'em.
What store?? The Beaufort County store. You know, the store run by our County Commissioners. It sure doesn't seem to be the Commissioners. Well, at least five of 'em.
 
The data comes straight from the State Board of Elections (SBOE) website, where it is refreshed each morning with the previous day's early voting activity.
The data comes straight from the State Board of Elections (SBOE) website, where it is refreshed each morning with the previous day's early voting activity.
 
Even in the midst of a near-monopoly education system, most parents are active participants in determining, or at least attempting to influence, where and how their children are educated.
Even in the midst of a near-monopoly education system, most parents are active participants in determining, or at least attempting to influence, where and how their children are educated.
 
The incumbent and the challenger in the election for state insurance commissioner share a number of policy positions.
The incumbent and the challenger in the election for state insurance commissioner share a number of policy positions.
 
Jay Parmley, the former executive director of the NC Democratic Party who helped bring discussions of mano y mano 'crotch-punching' to the state's local papers and newscasts, is getting an up-close-and-personal look at the economic situation he and his allies helped create.
Jay Parmley, the former executive director of the NC Democratic Party who helped bring discussions of mano y mano 'crotch-punching' to the state's local papers and newscasts, is getting an up-close-and-personal look at the economic situation he and his allies helped create.
 
The NC Institute for Constitutional Law (NCICL) recently published an article about nullification, asserting that it not a legitimate constitutional remedy.
The NC Institute for Constitutional Law (NCICL) recently published an article about nullification, asserting that it not a legitimate constitutional remedy.
 
The Sept. 18 "Lunch and Learn: School Choice - the Road Ahead" highlighted wide public support for giving parents and students more choices in where they go to school.
The Sept. 18 "Lunch and Learn: School Choice - the Road Ahead" highlighted wide public support for giving parents and students more choices in where they go to school.
 
In Raleigh, it's being heralded as the next big thing, a relocation decision that could help redefine and redevelop the old warehouse district near downtown.
In Raleigh, it's being heralded as the next big thing, a relocation decision that could help redefine and redevelop the old warehouse district near downtown.
 
The two candidates for governor have spent lots of energy and money debating whether North Carolina has lost our mojo, pointing out who is to blame. With days remaining before the November 6 elections it's time to debunk the rhetoric.
The two candidates for governor have spent lots of energy and money debating whether North Carolina has lost our mojo, pointing out who is to blame. With days remaining before the November 6 elections it's time to debunk the rhetoric.
 
Regrettably, it is not likely that the Beaufort County Board of Education election will get much attention this year amidst all the hoopla of a presidential/gubernatorial election.
Regrettably, it is not likely that the Beaufort County Board of Education election will get much attention this year amidst all the hoopla of a presidential/gubernatorial election.
 
Four out of ten voters call themselves Liberal. The actual percentage is 21%. However, this small percentage controls fully the Democratic Party.
Four out of ten voters call themselves Liberal. The actual percentage is 21%. However, this small percentage controls fully the Democratic Party.
 
We've talked about A LOT of stuff in the 2012 race for governor of North Carolina. We've heard a lot about Pat McCrory's tax returns. We've been treated to commercials featuring a Pat McCrory puppet.
We've talked about A LOT of stuff in the 2012 race for governor of North Carolina. We've heard a lot about Pat McCrory's tax returns. We've been treated to commercials featuring a Pat McCrory puppet.
 
As we approach election day in any presidential election we always debate several hot issues.
As we approach election day in any presidential election we always debate several hot issues.
 
Washington is buzzing about a bit of theater on the US House floor recently, involving a group of Members that included The Second District's Renee Ellmers:
Washington is buzzing about a bit of theater on the US House floor recently, involving a group of Members that included The Second District's Renee Ellmers:
 
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