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Officials scrutinize Blue Cross for 'robocalls'
State lawmakers and investigators are scrutinizing Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina for its attempt to influence the national health care debate through direct mail and possibly illegal automated phone calls. Comment?
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Reward the good, punish the bad
By Bob Hall When a politician cheats or steals, the press loves to play "gotcha" and the public is outraged. Comment?
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A double struggle for the poor
By Chris Fitzsimon Thanksgiving is upon us, a time when most media outlets tend to focus on the poor who cana TMt afford a feast to celebrate the holiday. Comment?
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NC Muslim group head criticizes Hasan
A North Carolina politician who heads a national Muslim civil rights group has condemned the Army psychiatrist charged in a deadly shooting rampage at Fort Hood. Comment?
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Brunswick law officers switch parties
The Republican Party's hold on local Brunswick County politics took a step further toward solidity Wednesday when Sheriff John Ingram and Chief Deputy Charlie Miller both switched their party affiliation from Democrat to Republican. Comment?
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Isley announces bid for commissioner seat
Lee Isley is getting an early start on his bid to serve the final two years of a four-year term on the Alamance County Board of Commissioners. Comment?
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Officials say I-485 will be completed despite concerns
The head of a Charlotte planning agency and a state senator say the final leg of I-485 will be built despite funding concerns raised by the state treasurer. Comment?
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High Country Green Box LLC Chosen for Green Business Fund...
High Country Green Box partners Ethan Anderson and Casey Pond stand in front of the first permanent shipping container home built in North Carolina. Comment?
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NC head of Muslim group criticizes Texas shooter
I don't think Sen. Shaw is Muslim. Secondly, it appears he knows precious little about worldwide Islam, its history, or its cultural underpinnings. Comment?
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Travelers Take To Roads, Skies; Troopers Out For Holiday Weekend
Travelers took to the roads and the sky for holiday travel on Wednesday while troopers ramped up their efforts to keep local interstates safe. Comment?
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Jones appointed to sentencing commission
Scotland County's top law officer has been given a hat to wear besides that as sheriff. Comment?
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Sun to return for Thanksgiving Day
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Holiday travelers saw relatively few delays across the country on what is traditionally the heaviest travel day of the year. Comment?
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Vonage Agrees to Pay Refunds to N.C. Customers
Consumers who had trouble cancelling trial offers for Vonage's Internet phone service now have a chance to get money back, according to Attorney General Roy Cooper. Comment?
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State Representatives Want BCBSNC Investigated 2009-11-25 18:16:20.581
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The letter claims BCBSNC spent thousands of dollars paid on pre-printed postcards opposing health care reform which was paid for by policy holders. Comment?
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Health care reform: Better than you think
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Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good. That's the message from Adam Searing, director of the N.C. Justice Center's Health Access Coalition, who says that despite the deep Democratic schism over health care reform, the prospective legislation constitutes a major breakthrough. Comment?
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Taxes + unemployment = ambivalent optimism
We guess it's the job of a governor to see the glass as being half-full, to take a positive outlook. Comment?
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Treasurer knew about I-485 financing plan and didn't object, DOT says
Submitted by BruceSiceloff on 11/25/2009 - 13:58 State Treasurer Janet Cowell was in the loop on a controversial financing plan to finish building Charlotte's Interstate 485 -- but she did not object until a few hours after it was announced by Gov. Comment?
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Buncombe County fire dept. lands state grant
Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Wayne Goodwin announced that the Broad River Volunteer Fire And Rescue Dept. Comment?
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IMAP Helps Holiday Highway Travelers
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With thousands of people traveling for the holidays, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has crews on the road to help drivers arrive safely. Comment?
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Road work: Triad firms getting their share of stimulus funds
Road construction moves along on the Mebane Street widening project in Alamance County. Comment?
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