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NC's slap at federal health care law keeps going

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A North Carolina challenge to the federal health care overhaul that has been winding through the General Assembly is back on the agenda. Full story...
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Governor unveils interactive budget challenge

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It's not Monopoly, but Gov. Bev Perdue has a serious game to try your skill at balancing North Carolina's budget before she rolls out her own plan. Full story...
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NC Democratic chair wants speaker to check member

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The state Democratic Party wants North Carolina House Speaker Thom Tillis to investigate a fellow Republican for potential ethics violations for presiding at a caucus meeting where legalizing video poker was discussed. Full story...
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NC Senate starts hearings on malpractice lawsuits

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North Carolina lawmakers are starting what promises to be a long fight over medical malpractice laws as insurance and medical services companies square off against law firms. Full story...
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Gov. Bev Perdue promises to help small businesses and keep teachers

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video Gov. Bev Perdue is dealing with a budget deficit of more than $2 billion dollars so cuts will be made, but the question is what will face the chopping block? Full story...
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Brunswick County man enters Congressional race

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Another candidate says he plans to run for Mike McIntyre's seat in Congress next year. Full story...
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Attorney: Edwards is deposed in sex tape lawsuit

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An attorney for a former John Edwards aide says the two-time presidential candidate from North Carolina has given sworn statements in a lawsuit about a purported sex tape. Full story...
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NC GOP lawmaker questioned on gambling machines

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The North Carolina lawmaker who led a closed-door meeting on the gambling industry makes some money of his own from gambling machines. Full story...
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Area legislators preview Perdue's State of the State address

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Gov. Bev Perdue will give her biennial State of the State address Monday night in Raleigh. We spoke with two legislators from New Hanover County about what they predict the governor will focus on. Full story...
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NC lawmakers aim to make open records a right

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Some North Carolina legislators want to make public access to government records, documents and meetings part of the state constitution. Full story...
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NC House delays debate on SBI crime lab changes

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Debate on legislation designed to improve the reputation and operations at the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Crime Laboratory has been delayed. Full story...
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NC House to vote on bill tapping reserve funds

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The first budget-balancing decision facing North Carolina lawmakers could tell Gov. Beverly Perdue to find at least $400 million in savings by the end of June off a $19 billion spending plan. Full story...
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SBI crime lab changes ready for NC House floor

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The State Bureau of Investigation Crime Laboratory would be renamed the North Carolina State Crime Laboratory in legislation in the General Assembly. Full story...
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NC jury indicts man for Perdue flight payment

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A Wake County grand jury has indicted a western North Carolina man on a charge he caused Gov. Bev Perdue's campaign to file false campaign reports by hiding he had given money to pay for a campaign flight. Full story...
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FIRST ON 3 UPDATE: Pantano announces 2012 run

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video As WWAY reported FIRST ON 3 Monday afternoon, Ilario Pantano has announced a second run for Congress. The Republican made the announcement Monday morning during a radio appearance on WAAV. Full story...
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