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Lawmakers ready to debate money-saving plan

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Senate Republicans are demanding that Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue's administration turn in some money it uses to lure companies to build or expand in North Carolina so it can help close next year's budget. Full story...
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NC lawmakers discuss outlawing fake marijuana

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A North Carolina legislative panel is looking at whether to ban a legal chemical sold as incense that is designed to mimic the effects of marijuana. Full story...
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NC House passes health overhaul challenge

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North Carolina lawmakers are launching their attack on a key provision of the federal health care overhaul law. Full story...
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NC Senate panel to debate charter school cap bill

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A bill seeking elimination of North Carolina's 100-school limit on charter schools is getting its first debate in the General Assembly. Full story...
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NC lawmakers to vote on health overhaul challenge

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The first legislation to get a full vote in this year's session of the North Carolina General Assembly would attack a key provision of the federal health care overhaul law. Full story...
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Report: Perdue paid $140K to law firm in 6 months

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Gov. Bev Perdue's campaign paid more than $140,000 in the second half of 2010 to a law firm that represented her committee before the State Board of Elections on the issue of campaign flights. Full story...
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McIntyre pushing balanced budget amendment

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Rep. Mike McIntyre says cutting federal spending is the main focus of the new session of Congress. Full story...
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Dems pick Charlotte for 2012 convention

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video A Democratic official says the party will hold its 2012 presidential convention in Charlotte. Full story...
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NC Republicans starting work on tort reforms

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Republican lawmakers now in the majority at the North Carolina General Assembly say the changes they want in medical malpractice and lawsuit reforms would help bring down costs of operating a business. Full story...
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NC GOP gives mixed message on Dems' Charlotte plan

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The new North Carolina Republican Party chairman says he welcomes Democrats to Charlotte for their national convention next year. Full story...
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GOP legislators addressing voter ID concerns

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The newly installed Republican majority at the North Carolina Legislature is resolute this year on expanding identification requirements before voters enter a polling booth. Full story...
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ONLY ON 3: Commissioner Barfield threatens to remove Mayor Futch from Transportation Advisory Committee

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"Walter, the games have got to stop, if you cannot control yourself, I request that the Leland Town Council appoint another member to take your place and then you can follow up all of your unfounded accusations as a citizen seeking answers." Full story...
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McIntyre to meet with constituents in Pender County

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Rep. Mike McIntyre is back in the area tomorrow to talk with constituents in Pender County. Full story...
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Congressman's father dies at 87

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Dr. Douglas Carmichael Mcintyre, the father of Rep. Mike McIntyre, died this morning in Lumberton. He was 87. Full story...
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Perdue opposes privatizing NC liquor operations

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video Gov. Bev Perdue opposes privatizing North Carolina's liquor store operations, saying the one-time increase in revenue it would generate wouldn't be worth changing the system. Full story...
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