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Carolina Mercury- Site work this weekend May 18, 2013This weekend, May 18-20, well be updating our main site to improve speed and reliability. Expect some delays. Feel free to visit us at our Facebook Page or on Twitter. Thanks, The Management […]
- HB 730 passes final House vote May 16, 2013HB 730, a bill limiting insurance coverage for abortion services in North Carolina, passed the House Thursday morning. “This is an unprecedented attack on a woman’s fundamental right to make deeply personal decisions about her health,” said Rep. Adams, debating the bill. Adams argued that […]
- Duke shuts down Shearon Harris May 16, 2013WTVD reporting that Duke Energy has shut down its Shearon Harris nuclear plant in New Hill near the Wake-Chatham border. Duke Energy Progress has shut down the Shearon Harris nuclear plant near Jordan Lake in southern Wake County after an inspection revealed early signs of […]
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Category Archives: US Senate
Ellmers, Fox, Burr and McHenry make the Dirty Air Villian list
The NRCD announced its list of legislators who “Voted Dirty” today in a new effort to highlight which members of congress are heroes or villains when it comes to air quality protection. North Carolina Senator Richard Burr and Representatives Renee … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Elections, Campaigns, Current Events, Energy, Environment, US House, US Senate
Tagged CleanAir, NC-10, NC-2, NC-5
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Hagan answers the call
Politico gives Kay Hagan props for taking phone calls as promised: Kay Hagan picks up the phone In what was a brave undertaking — and a lovely photo op — the North Carolina Democrat kept her word and answered the … Continue reading
Udall on reforming the Senate rules
Sen. Tom Udall explains why and how of the rules change. Stay tuned.
Kay, ya blew it
Really, you did. You disappointed a lot of people who supported you in a way that they’re not likely to ever forgive. This was a vote on principle and you picked politics. You’re on the wrong side of history. And … Continue reading
Earmark totals for NC delegation in the U.S. Senate
Name. Total $s, (requests) Burr, Richard (R-NC) Senate, $287,194,440 (82) Hagan, Kay (D-NC), $724,277,278 (338)
The budget that wasn’t
The omnibus budget bill failed yesterday evening after enough GOP members bolted to scuttle the deal. The deal, which would have kept the government in operation through next summer was derided as being strewn with earmarks and wasteful spending. It’s … Continue reading
Wednesday Morning Post: Dead Heat edition
New PPP poll has the Senate race in a dead heat. “The North Carolina Senate race continues to look very competitive, with Richard Burr’s approval numbers hitting a record low and Elaine Marshall pulling within 2 points. Burr’s at 39% … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 Elections, Morning Post, US Senate
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Say what?
Rassmussen, which always seems to skew a bit GOPish anyway, has Richard Burr with a 56 percent job approval rating. I’m not sure I’ve seen many politicians crack that for reals in NC in quite a while, let alone a … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 Elections, Polls, US Senate
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