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In many ways since its inception, the sheer size and scale of the bureaucracy that is the European Union has been presented as the solution to any problem faced by countries in Europe.
In many ways since its inception, the sheer size and scale of the bureaucracy that is the European Union has been presented as the solution to any problem faced by countries in Europe.
 
Mica Soellner writes for the Washington Examiner about a common response among Republicans across the country to 2020 election integrity concerns.
Mica Soellner writes for the Washington Examiner about a common response among Republicans across the country to 2020 election integrity concerns.
 
The syllabus is such a basic document that most of us tend not to think much about what goes into making one.
 
In public and behind the scenes, there’s a lot of movement on both sides of the aisle as candidates prepare to enter the race to succeed retiring Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, setting up competitive primaries and a general election race in 2022.
In public and behind the scenes, there’s a lot of movement on both sides of the aisle as candidates prepare to enter the race to succeed retiring Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, setting up competitive primaries and a general election race in 2022.
 
The government agency that oversees the nation’s nuclear laboratories and the highly classified material they house often does not revoke the security clearance of employees and contractors after they leave, potentially compromising national security.
The government agency that oversees the nation’s nuclear laboratories and the highly classified material they house often does not revoke the security clearance of employees and contractors after they leave, potentially compromising national security.
 
When will North Carolina’s economy return to normal, or at least to a “new normal”?
When will North Carolina’s economy return to normal, or at least to a “new normal”?
 
"We must consider new ways of hosting the Olympics."
 
Even conservatives are being browbeaten into subscribing to the mantra that the election was fair.
 
In a move that will make government-employee pensions less risky for taxpayers, N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell announced Tuesday, Feb. 2, that the assumed rate of return on the main state retirement plan will be lowered.
In a move that will make government-employee pensions less risky for taxpayers, N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell announced Tuesday, Feb. 2, that the assumed rate of return on the main state retirement plan will be lowered.
 
One of the scandals of the Obama administration thrown down the memory hole was the use of the IRS to target political opponents.
One of the scandals of the Obama administration thrown down the memory hole was the use of the IRS to target political opponents.
 
Samuel Allegri reports for the Epoch Times on recent comments from the head of the now-disbanded federal 1776 Commission.
Samuel Allegri reports for the Epoch Times on recent comments from the head of the now-disbanded federal 1776 Commission.
 
Company says it has shipped 65 million doses so far, including 29 million to the U.S.
Company says it has shipped 65 million doses so far, including 29 million to the U.S.
 
Dr. Bruce Schroeder couldn’t give the best treatment to women with breast cancer. State regulations blocked him from buying up-to-date mammogram machines.
Dr. Bruce Schroeder couldn’t give the best treatment to women with breast cancer. State regulations blocked him from buying up-to-date mammogram machines.
 
Part II: The rest of the list of salaries the taxpayers are paying in the Sheriff's Office
Part II: The rest of the list of salaries the taxpayers are paying in the Sheriff's Office
 
My colleague Don van der Vaart writes today about NC Attorney General Josh Stein’s bizarre settlement announcement this week despite recently declaring a December NC Supreme Court “a major win for electricity consumers on coal ash cleanup costs.”
My colleague Don van der Vaart writes today about NC Attorney General Josh Stein’s bizarre settlement announcement this week despite recently declaring a December NC Supreme Court “a major win for electricity consumers on coal ash cleanup costs.”
 
Changing weather has done little to stem the spike in murders in Chicago; despite near-freezing temperatures and at least one significant snowfall, the city clocked 54 homicides in January of 2021, the most in four years.
Changing weather has done little to stem the spike in murders in Chicago; despite near-freezing temperatures and at least one significant snowfall, the city clocked 54 homicides in January of 2021, the most in four years.
 
Among the many reasons the political discourse in Washington has gotten so toxic, and at the same time so unproductive, is that the legislative branch of our federal government has allowed itself to become increasingly irrelevant.
Among the many reasons the political discourse in Washington has gotten so toxic, and at the same time so unproductive, is that the legislative branch of our federal government has allowed itself to become increasingly irrelevant.
 
Salena Zito writes for the New York Post about the damage done by President Biden’s early executive orders.
Salena Zito writes for the New York Post about the damage done by President Biden’s early executive orders.
 
I first met Russell Welch at a cheap motel on the outskirts of Mena, Arkansas, in the summer of 1994.
I first met Russell Welch at a cheap motel on the outskirts of Mena, Arkansas, in the summer of 1994.
 
So much is made of the Cancel Culture, which is as real as Trump Derangement Syndrome; however, the Impeachment Culture, as an offshoot of this Cancel Culture, has NOW won the day for the religiously Woke.
So much is made of the Cancel Culture, which is as real as Trump Derangement Syndrome; however, the Impeachment Culture, as an offshoot of this Cancel Culture, has NOW won the day for the religiously Woke.
 
The Biden administration responded to an early morning military coup in Myanmar on Monday by threatening to “take action against those responsible.”
The Biden administration responded to an early morning military coup in Myanmar on Monday by threatening to “take action against those responsible.”
 
Judicial Watch announced today it filed a notice of appeal to the Supreme Court of Delaware, asking for a reversal of the opinion of the Superior Court of Delaware
Judicial Watch announced today it filed a notice of appeal to the Supreme Court of Delaware, asking for a reversal of the opinion of the Superior Court of Delaware
 
Those of us who remember actor Rob Lowe’s exploits in the 1980s are likely to be at least a bit surprised by positive coverage of Lowe at National Review Online.
Those of us who remember actor Rob Lowe’s exploits in the 1980s are likely to be at least a bit surprised by positive coverage of Lowe at National Review Online.
 
When will certain Republicans repudiate fantasy?
When will certain Republicans repudiate fantasy?
 
That’s how Aaron Sibarium of the Washington Free Beacon describes the new president’s pandemic plan.
That’s how Aaron Sibarium of the Washington Free Beacon describes the new president’s pandemic plan.
 
Two Republicans from Ohio have launched an effort to make June 14 “President Donald J. Trump Day” in their state.
Two Republicans from Ohio have launched an effort to make June 14 “President Donald J. Trump Day” in their state.
 
Dozens of Republicans who served in former President George W. Bush’s administration are reportedly leaving the party, unhappy that fellow members are not disavowing former President Donald Trump after he claimed fraud cost him the 2020 election
Dozens of Republicans who served in former President George W. Bush’s administration are reportedly leaving the party, unhappy that fellow members are not disavowing former President Donald Trump after he claimed fraud cost him the 2020 election
 
Sen. Kathy Harrington, R-Gaston, doesn’t seem impressed at becoming the first female majority leader of the N.C. Senate.
Sen. Kathy Harrington, R-Gaston, doesn’t seem impressed at becoming the first female majority leader of the N.C. Senate.
 
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