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4:26pm Sep 03, 2014

Politics & Government Politics & Government

An End To Kerfuffles And Questions: Former Press Secretary Reflects

On the occasion of his departure, former White House Press Secretary Jay Carney talks to Audie Cornish about his time spent at the White House podium.

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2:27pm Sep 03, 2014

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Campaign Expert Neil Oxman Talks About How He Makes Political Ads

Oxman is the founder of The Campaign Group, which has managed ad campaigns for more than 700 races around the country. Ahead of the Congressional elections, he talks about what works and what doesn't.

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4:00am Sep 02, 2014

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Candidates Will Likely "Play It Safe" in First Senate Debate

Caution may be the key word in the upcoming first debate between Sen. Kay Hagan and Republican challenger Thom Tillis.

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8:01pm Aug 31, 2014

Economy Economy Politics & Government

Survey: Americans Are Grumpy About Economic Recovery

by Scott Horsley

A new survey by Rutgers University found two out of three Americans felt no improvement in the last year. And only about one in four expect things to get better in the year to come.

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2:12pm Aug 30, 2014

National National Politics & Government

Rick Perry's Legal Trouble: The Line Between Influence And Coercion

by Wade Goodwyn

The Texas governor is charged with abuse of office and coercing a public official, but he claims he was just doing what governors do: Vetoing a budget item.

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8:40pm Aug 29, 2014

National National Politics & Government

Legal Questions Loom As Obama Weighs Military Action In Syria

by Carrie Johnson

The Obama administration is considering whether to broaden its air campaign against the extremist group the Islamic State by striking targets in Syria.

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1:09pm Aug 29, 2014

Politics & Government Politics & Government

NC Elections Board Wants An Answer To County Early Voting Dispute

by Michael Burke

The State is weighing in on a local disagreement over the choice of an early voting site in Forsyth County.

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8:07pm Aug 26, 2014

National National Politics & Government

VA's Inspector General Finds Faked Data At Hospitals Across U.S.

by Quil Lawrence

President Obama addressed the annual convention of the American Legion in North Carolina with a raft of new proposals for vets.

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5:39pm Aug 26, 2014

Politics & Government Politics & Government

President Obama Says New Actions Will Better Serve American Veterans

President Barack Obama says upholding trust with American veterans is not just a policy, but is a moral obligation.
11:47am Aug 26, 2014

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Michael Brown's Funeral Is Mixed With Tributes, Political Messages

by Shereen Marisol Meraji

One subject mentioned by protestors and non protesting residents of Ferguson, Mo., was voting. The turn out for registered African American voters in the last municipal elections was 6 percent.

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11:22am Aug 26, 2014

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Election Board Denies Request To Move Voting Site

by Michael Burke

The Forsyth Board of Elections denied a request Monday to move an early voting site at Winston-Salem’s South Fork Re

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9:33am Aug 26, 2014

Politics & Government Politics & Government

In Seeking New City Leader, High Point Residents Have Their Say

The search continues in High Point for a new city manager.