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For people looking to sink talk of Medicaid expansion in North Carolina, Ohio is the go-to state to paint as a Medicaid debacle.
For people looking to sink talk of Medicaid expansion in North Carolina, Ohio is the go-to state to paint as a Medicaid debacle.
 
In 2017, a 16-year-old low-level member of the violent MS-13 gang was suspected of working with law enforcement. The leader of his particular faction of the gang allegedly authorized his murder.
In 2017, a 16-year-old low-level member of the violent MS-13 gang was suspected of working with law enforcement. The leader of his particular faction of the gang allegedly authorized his murder.
 
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 Republican version of Medicaid expansion will move to the House floor.
 
North Carolina Sen. Dan Bishop on Tuesday, Sept. 10, won the state’s 9th Congressional District race against his Democratic challenger, Dan McCready.
North Carolina Sen. Dan Bishop on Tuesday, Sept. 10, won the state’s 9th Congressional District race against his Democratic challenger, Dan McCready.
 
Rebels used drones to set fire to the world’s largest oil processing facility and a Saudi Arabian oil field early Saturday morning.
Rebels used drones to set fire to the world’s largest oil processing facility and a Saudi Arabian oil field early Saturday morning.
 
No one had access to an MRI machine in 1603. But a legal principle dating back at least that far could help some N.C. patients get easier, less expensive access today to this vital modern-day medical device.
No one had access to an MRI machine in 1603. But a legal principle dating back at least that far could help some N.C. patients get easier, less expensive access today to this vital modern-day medical device.
 
Last week, Democrats held their first true presidential debate. With the field winnowed down to 10 candidates — three of them actual contenders for the nomination — only one moment truly stood out.
Last week, Democrats held their first true presidential debate. With the field winnowed down to 10 candidates — three of them actual contenders for the nomination — only one moment truly stood out.
 
Our political process is under tremendous pressure, no question. In North Carolina and beyond, politics has been overly coarsened, polarized, and trivialized. But the system isn’t irreparably broken.
Our political process is under tremendous pressure, no question. In North Carolina and beyond, politics has been overly coarsened, polarized, and trivialized. But the system isn’t irreparably broken.
 
North Carolina doesn’t just have a health care gap. Large fissures riddle the system.
North Carolina doesn’t just have a health care gap. Large fissures riddle the system.
 
The media and politicians tell us there is a "crisis," an "epidemic," an "outbreak," even a "catastrophe" gripping our country.
The media and politicians tell us there is a "crisis," an "epidemic," an "outbreak," even a "catastrophe" gripping our country.
 
North Carolina’s cities host some of the nation’s most monopolistic hospital markets.
North Carolina’s cities host some of the nation’s most monopolistic hospital markets.
 
The fate of the budget veto override lies in the Senate, but don’t expect a vote any time soon.
The fate of the budget veto override lies in the Senate, but don’t expect a vote any time soon.
 
Earlier in September, residents living just outside Guadalajara began to complain of a horrid smell. Forensic scientists were brought in to determine the source and made a horrifying discovery.
Earlier in September, residents living just outside Guadalajara began to complain of a horrid smell. Forensic scientists were brought in to determine the source and made a horrifying discovery.
 
The budget passed the N.C. House in a controversial veto override, but the debate over Medicaid expansion is far from over.
The budget passed the N.C. House in a controversial veto override, but the debate over Medicaid expansion is far from over.
 
A high-ranking United Auto Workers (UAW) official is quietly assisting in the negotiations between General Motors Co. (GM) and the workers' union despite facing a host of federal charges, including embezzlement, money laundering, and conspiracy.
A high-ranking United Auto Workers (UAW) official is quietly assisting in the negotiations between General Motors Co. (GM) and the workers' union despite facing a host of federal charges, including embezzlement, money laundering, and conspiracy.
 
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 we near the end of President Trump’s third year in office, it’s worth looking back at some of the health care policies enacted by this administration so far.
As we near the end of President Trump’s third year in office, it’s worth looking back at some of the health care policies enacted by this administration so far.
 
At almost the same moment our state was boasting of a $900 million cash surplus, one important sector of state government was encountering serious shortfalls.
At almost the same moment our state was boasting of a $900 million cash surplus, one important sector of state government was encountering serious shortfalls.
 
Exiled leaker Edward Snowden, who has been living in Russia since 2013, told CBS's "This Morning" on Monday that he'd like to return home to the United States — but only if he can be guaranteed a fair trial.
Exiled leaker Edward Snowden, who has been living in Russia since 2013, told CBS's "This Morning" on Monday that he'd like to return home to the United States — but only if he can be guaranteed a fair trial.
 
The state of California is directly challenging the NCAA, passing a bill to permit college athletes to earn money from endorsements.
The state of California is directly challenging the NCAA, passing a bill to permit college athletes to earn money from endorsements.
 
Rep. Jason Saine, R-Lincoln, denied claims from Democrats and some media outlets that he helped carry out a plan to mislead House Democrats into not showing up to an early morning session so House Republicans could more easily pass a veto override of the budget.
Rep. Jason Saine, R-Lincoln, denied claims from Democrats and some media outlets that he helped carry out a plan to mislead House Democrats into not showing up to an early morning session so House Republicans could more easily pass a veto override of the budget.
 
The N.C. Department of Public Instruction released the 2018-19 state accountability results this week.
The N.C. Department of Public Instruction released the 2018-19 state accountability results this week.
 
An important new front in the culture war has opened up at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, one with major implications about intellectual diversity and how universities in North Carolina are to be governed.
An important new front in the culture war has opened up at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, one with major implications about intellectual diversity and how universities in North Carolina are to be governed.
 
When all was said and done, North Carolina’s special congressional elections this year proved not to be particularly special.
When all was said and done, North Carolina’s special congressional elections this year proved not to be particularly special.
 
A man who claimed to have thrown things at the El Paso mass shooter in an attempt to save victims was arrested Monday while visiting the White House to be honored as a hero.
A man who claimed to have thrown things at the El Paso mass shooter in an attempt to save victims was arrested Monday while visiting the White House to be honored as a hero.
 
In 2007, the federal government granted Indiana and then-Gov. Mitch Daniels a waiver to administer Medicaid to an expanded population.
In 2007, the federal government granted Indiana and then-Gov. Mitch Daniels a waiver to administer Medicaid to an expanded population.
 
Weeks before the start of the federal trial against Purdue Pharma, the company that makes Oxycontin has reached a tentative, comprehensive settlement with attorneys representing thousands of local governments.
Weeks before the start of the federal trial against Purdue Pharma, the company that makes Oxycontin has reached a tentative, comprehensive settlement with attorneys representing thousands of local governments.
 
While a majority of the Democratic caucus was absent, Speaker of the House Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 11 called for a vote to override the governor’s budget veto.
While a majority of the Democratic caucus was absent, Speaker of the House Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 11 called for a vote to override the governor’s budget veto.
 
Actor and stand-up comedian Kevin Hart was released from the hospital on Wednesday after suffering a reported three spinal fractures when his 1970 Plymouth Barracuda crashed on September 1, injuring Hart and the driver.
Actor and stand-up comedian Kevin Hart was released from the hospital on Wednesday after suffering a reported three spinal fractures when his 1970 Plymouth Barracuda crashed on September 1, injuring Hart and the driver.
 
It’s been five years in the making, and it’s almost free from the budget stalemate.
 
After about 100 jumping jacks and a few laps across the pool, Vanina Melendez began to think something was wrong.
After about 100 jumping jacks and a few laps across the pool, Vanina Melendez began to think something was wrong.
 
On Tuesday, a bill was introduced in Congress that would permit the prosecution of union workers who used violence against other workers.
On Tuesday, a bill was introduced in Congress that would permit the prosecution of union workers who used violence against other workers.
 
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