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What to watch a month out from North Carolina’s Super Tuesday Primary
 
Two New York Police Department officers were shot and wounded in a streak of “assassination attempts” that concluded Sunday morning when the gunman behind the attacks opened fire inside an NYPD station house on Longwood Avenue in the Bronx neighborhood.
Two New York Police Department officers were shot and wounded in a streak of “assassination attempts” that concluded Sunday morning when the gunman behind the attacks opened fire inside an NYPD station house on Longwood Avenue in the Bronx neighborhood.
 
Who wins and who loses?
 
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 Trump administration makes a popular and needed move.
 
The N&O is reporting on what appears to be significant layoffs in North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services, due to the state budget “stalemate.”
The N&O is reporting on what appears to be significant layoffs in North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services, due to the state budget “stalemate.”
 
The Chinese Ambassador to the United States, Cui Tiankai, appeared to not deny that the coronavirus came from China’s biological warfare program on Sunday and instead suggested that the deadly virus could have come from a military lab in the U.S.
The Chinese Ambassador to the United States, Cui Tiankai, appeared to not deny that the coronavirus came from China’s biological warfare program on Sunday and instead suggested that the deadly virus could have come from a military lab in the U.S.
 
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg confirmed to Fox News’ Chris Wallace on Sunday that he supports the decriminalization of hardcore illicit drugs, including meth and heroin.
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg confirmed to Fox News’ Chris Wallace on Sunday that he supports the decriminalization of hardcore illicit drugs, including meth and heroin.
 
It could go brokered. Great fun for political junkies of all sorts. Bad for the Democrats.
It could go brokered. Great fun for political junkies of all sorts. Bad for the Democrats.
 
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 South Bend Mayor, however, has been forced to take a different approach with his campaign.
 
The Republican and Democratic candidates for state superintendent had similar positions on the causes of school re-segregation and the need to find common ground.
The Republican and Democratic candidates for state superintendent had similar positions on the causes of school re-segregation and the need to find common ground.
 
On Sunday, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) appeared on CNN’s “State of the Union” with host Jake Tapper.
On Sunday, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) appeared on CNN’s “State of the Union” with host Jake Tapper.
 
Certainly, the most disappointing part of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address was that there was no mention of the federal spending crisis or our $23 trillion national debt.
Certainly, the most disappointing part of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address was that there was no mention of the federal spending crisis or our $23 trillion national debt.
 
There are several top issues that are on their agenda.
 
East Carolina University’s leadership continues to be a headache for the University of North Carolina System, and several members of UNC’s Board of Governors seem fed up.
East Carolina University’s leadership continues to be a headache for the University of North Carolina System, and several members of UNC’s Board of Governors seem fed up.
 
The Trump administration confirmed that a mission directed by President Donald Trump last month was successful in killing a top Al-Qaeda terrorist in the Middle East.
The Trump administration confirmed that a mission directed by President Donald Trump last month was successful in killing a top Al-Qaeda terrorist in the Middle East.
 
As soon as the impeachment trial was over, the GOP flipped the switch
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s this week’s review.
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s this week’s review.
 
Just when the Iowa caucus disaster could not get any more disastrous, the Associated Press has now announced it is unable to declare a winner from Monday night.
Just when the Iowa caucus disaster could not get any more disastrous, the Associated Press has now announced it is unable to declare a winner from Monday night.
 
Will school choice become an election issue? February 7, 2020 by Bob Luebke image_print SHARE: President Trump put a bright light on the issue of school choice in Tuesday night’s State of the Union speech.
Will school choice become an election issue? February 7, 2020 by Bob Luebke image_print SHARE: President Trump put a bright light on the issue of school choice in Tuesday night’s State of the Union speech.
 
The Trump administration is reportedly weighing options to remove Alexander Vindman from the National Security Council
The Trump administration is reportedly weighing options to remove Alexander Vindman from the National Security Council
 
NoDa Brewing Co., which collects awards like a brewer collects hops, continues to grow.
NoDa Brewing Co., which collects awards like a brewer collects hops, continues to grow.
 
Movie star Kirk Douglas, perhaps one of the last noticeable remnants of Hollywood’s Golden Age died Wednesday at the age of 103. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy.
Movie star Kirk Douglas, perhaps one of the last noticeable remnants of Hollywood’s Golden Age died Wednesday at the age of 103. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy.
 
The Democratic majority in the U.S. House has approved a massive pro-labor union bill that’s unlikely to make it past the Republican-led U.S. Senate.
The Democratic majority in the U.S. House has approved a massive pro-labor union bill that’s unlikely to make it past the Republican-led U.S. Senate.
 
Like a lot of political junkies, I switched on the news last Monday night to watch the Iowa caucus returns. It was 10:00 PM (Eastern Time) by the time I had tucked the kids in and done some housework.
Like a lot of political junkies, I switched on the news last Monday night to watch the Iowa caucus returns. It was 10:00 PM (Eastern Time) by the time I had tucked the kids in and done some housework.
 
He is only one vote away from total vindication.
 
On Thursday morning in Jerusalem, at least 14 people were wounded, including what medics stated was a “youth in his twenties who was a serious condition, unconscious and suffering major trauma,” after what appeared to be a car-ramming terror attack in central Jerusalem.
On Thursday morning in Jerusalem, at least 14 people were wounded, including what medics stated was a “youth in his twenties who was a serious condition, unconscious and suffering major trauma,” after what appeared to be a car-ramming terror attack in central Jerusalem.
 
The Trump administration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services last week unveiled a new model for how states could finance and design benefit plans for the Affordable Care Act — also known as Obamacare — Medicaid expansion population.
The Trump administration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services last week unveiled a new model for how states could finance and design benefit plans for the Affordable Care Act — also known as Obamacare — Medicaid expansion population.
 
China announced on Thursday that it was cutting tariffs in half on hundreds of U.S. products worth tens of billions of dollars as China struggles to contain a deadly virus that has killed hundreds.
China announced on Thursday that it was cutting tariffs in half on hundreds of U.S. products worth tens of billions of dollars as China struggles to contain a deadly virus that has killed hundreds.
 
North Carolina is a model for states looking to diffuse a looming debt crisis over unfunded health care benefits for state retirees, the Manhattan Institute says in a report.
North Carolina is a model for states looking to diffuse a looming debt crisis over unfunded health care benefits for state retirees, the Manhattan Institute says in a report.
 
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