WASHINGTON (CNN) — The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to overcome a Republican-led filibuster against tougher gun laws, clearing the way for a major congressional debate on a package of proposals sought…
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Rethinking retirement savings
President Barack Obama released his 2014 budget plan Wednesday afternoon. The 3.8 trillion dollar plan is an effort to reduce…
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Senate reaches deal on gun background checks
(CNN) — Sens. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, and Patrick J. Toomey, R-Pennsylvania, plan to announce a bipartisan deal on background…
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Proposed NC bill would make leaving pets in hot cars illegal
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Leaving your pet alone in a hot car could soon be a crime in North Carolina. Guilford…
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Obama to propose changes to Medicare, Social Security in new budget
(CNN) — President Barack Obama’s upcoming budget plan, which according to senior administration officials will include proposed changes to Social…
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Progress NC rallies against early voter cuts
GREENSBORO, N.C.–Members of Progress NC met in Greensboro to argue against four proposed bills that would change North Carolina early…
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NC House passes cursive handwriting bill
RALEIGH — The state House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation Thursday requiring North Carolina elementary school students to learn cursive…
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State religion proposal dies in House
RALEIGH, N.C.–A House resolution supporting the creation of an official religion in North Carolina will never come to a vote,…
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U.S. prepares North Korea ‘playbook’
WASHINGTON (CNN) — The Obama administration established a “playbook” of pre-scripted actions and responses to the last several weeks of…
