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Cass R. Sunstein: Why second-term scandals are almost inevitable
In the last month, there has been a lot of talk about whether American presidents face a second-term curse. It's not clear that such a thing exists, but any second- term president is likely to have to deal with some real or apparent scandals. The reason...Tags: U.S. Senate, John F. Kennedy, Politics, Iraq War (2003-2011), White House
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READER SUBMITTED: Governor Malloy Honored With William A. O'Neill Legacy Award
HartfordGovernor Dannel P. Malloy was honored by The Governor's Prevention Partnership with the William A. O'Neill Legacy Award for his role as a champion for children and for leading from the heart at The Partnership's Leadership Reception, held at the Governor'...Tags: Politics, Human Interest, Board of Directors, Stamford, Dannel P. Malloy
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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder plans June trip to Israel, his first there since taking office
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A spokeswoman for Gov. Rick Snyder says Michigan's chief executive is planning a trip to Israel in June. Sara Wurfel said Wednesday that the governor's staff is "not in a position to share details yet" but will do so once...Tags: Politics, Trips and Vacations, Detroit Free Press, Travel, Jennifer Granholm
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Gregg pondering 2nd run for Indiana governor
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg said Wednesday he is pondering another run at the state's top job, but has yet to make a decision. Gregg narrowly lost to Republican Gov. Mike Pence last November despite the...Tags: U.S. Senate, Politics, Mike Pence, Vi Simpson, Democratic Party
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Secret Police Records Are Bad Public Policy
When did somebody in state government decide that secrecy was good public policy? When did leaders of the General Assembly decide that the people who elected them can't be trusted? We have seen bill after bill this year that would limit the public's...
Tags: Politics, Police Investigations, Government
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The bottom line: It's time to restore dental care for the poor
SACRAMENTO — State Capitol politicians may have an extra $3.2 billion to play with. Or they may not. It depends on whose figures you believe: nonpartisan Legislative Analyst Mac Taylor's or contrarian Gov. Jerry Brown's. I tend to have more...
Tags: Politics, Budgets and Budgeting, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Public Finance, Jerry Brown
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New Hampshire lawmakers reject casino bill backed by governor
ReutersBy Jason McClure NEW YORK, May 22 (Reuters) - New Hampshire's House of Representatives rejected a bill on Wednesday that would have authorized the construction of the state's first casino, bucking a regional trend toward easing restrictions on gaming...Tags: Politics, U.S. Senate, Budgets and Budgeting, Casino and Gambling Industry, Mental Health
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Illinois 70 mph highway speed limit bill sent to governor
Clout StreetThe Illinois House today sent Gov. Pat Quinn legislation that would raise the speed limit on non-urban interstate highways from 65 mph to 70 mph. Supporters said increasing the limit would put Illinois in line with neighboring states and help the...Tags: Barbara Flynn Currie, Politics, Pat Quinn, Jack D Franks, Regional Authority
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Quinn to decide whether birth control must be taught in sex ed classes
— Illinois public schools that teach sex education would be required to provide students information about birth control under a measure sent to Gov. Pat Quinn on Wednesday. The legislation is a departure from current policy, in which abstinence...
Tags: Politics, Pat Quinn, Health Treatments, Education, Illinois Governor
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School Pool Safety Bill Clears House In 140-0 Vote; Senate Next
The Hartford CourantPrompted by recent drowning deaths of students in public schools, the state House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously approved bipartisan legislation to increase safety in swimming pools. Supporters say the measure, which cleared the House in a...Tags: Politics, Labor Legislation, Sports, Immigration, Illegal Immigrants
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CORRECTED-Colorado governor grants reprieve to quadruple killer on death row
Reuters(Corrects surname spellings to Cherner, Brauchler and Suthers in paragraphs 12-13, 17-18 and 22) By Keith Coffman DENVER, May 22 (Reuters) - Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper granted a reprieve on Wednesday to the state's longest-serving death row...Tags: Politics, James Holmes, John Hickenlooper, Death Penalty, Crime, Law and Justice
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Truckload of concerns after lawmakers OK higher speed limit
Illinois drivers soon could roll along rural interstates at 70 mph after House lawmakers Wednesday approved a higher speed limit on nonurban highways despite safety concerns and a possible veto showdown with the governor. Supporters said the higher...
Tags: Politics, Barbara Flynn Currie, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Sugar Grove, Pat Quinn
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