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Monthly Archives: September 2008

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There’s a General Assembly election too.

Posted on 9/30/2008 by Chris Fitzsimon

The General Assembly will consider a $5 billion transportation bond next session if House Majority Leader Hugh Holliman gets his way. Holliman wants as much as $450 million of the bond to pay to replace the bridge over the Yadkin River. [Continue Reading...]

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Pat McCrory’s risky and inadequate health care proposal

Posted on 9/30/2008 by Adam Linker

In an election year about change, gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory wants to sell you on a radical new health care system for the state. Unfortunately, his proposals will lead to more North Carolinians joining the ranks of the underinsured and will sharpen the financial insecurity of middle class families. [Continue Reading...]

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A health care commercial

Posted on 9/30/2008 by Chris Fitzsimon

Click here to listen. [Continue Reading...]

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City’s travails wrest McCrory from campaign

Posted on 9/30/2008 by Staff

Raleigh News & Observer [Continue Reading...]

Posted in Daily News

Oil firms are faulted as gas shortage lingers

Posted on 9/30/2008 by Staff

Charlotte Observer [Continue Reading...]

Posted in Daily News

Justus: Reform state’s mental health system

Posted on 9/30/2008 by Staff

Blueridge Now [Continue Reading...]

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Editorial: Easley gets good start on slowing spending

Posted on 9/30/2008 by Staff

Greensboro News-Record [Continue Reading...]

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Election puts focus on lt. gov.’s power

Posted on 9/30/2008 by Staff

Asheville Citizen-Times [Continue Reading...]

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Perdue ties McCrory to bushes

Posted on 9/30/2008 by Staff

Raleigh News & Observer [Continue Reading...]

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The North Carolina bailout mindset rolls on

Posted on 9/29/2008 by Chris Fitzsimon

There could be an unexpected benefit from the Congressional debate and public outrage about the Bush Administration’s $700 billion bailout of Wall Street, a new understanding of the extent of support for corporate welfare among policymakers at the state and national levels. [Continue Reading...]

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McCrory cancels events, heads back to Charlotte

Posted on 9/29/2008 by Staff

Charlotte Observer [Continue Reading...]

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McCain now a leaner in N.C.

Posted on 9/29/2008 by Staff

Raleigh News & Observer [Continue Reading...]

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Dole’s effectiveness in Senate questioned

Posted on 9/29/2008 by Staff

Charlotte Observer [Continue Reading...]

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A peak deal is in view for N.C. – it will pay $12 million to buy Grandfather Mountain

Posted on 9/29/2008 by Staff

Winston-Salem Journal [Continue Reading...]

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The full story on drilling

Posted on 9/29/2008 by Chris Fitzsimon

Click here to listen. [Continue Reading...]

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