Senate bill halves political donations limit in final vote
In Raleigh the Senate adopted Sen. John Carrington's amendment cutting the campaign contribution cap from 4000 to 2000 dollars, applying to individuals and parties. Aimed at limiting big donations, other GOP proposals to allow separate party committees and full disclosure in a March 28 special election were defeated.
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Raleigh
Senate
John Carrington
R-Wake
Clark Plexico
Bill to require classroom flag pledge faces debate
RALEIGH AP A House bill would require each public school classroom to display the American flag and recite the pledge every morning to instill respect and discipline. Lawmakers weighed costs from 661000 to 4.8 million while a committee vote was postponed amid questions of constitutionality.
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Raleigh
House
Ken Miller
R-Alamance
House Education Committee
Miller
Workfare plan aims to aid, not punish recipients
In Raleigh AP reports supporters say forcing able bodied food stamp recipients to work 37 hours monthly at public or nonprofit agencies will help them. Rep. Julia Howard says it is aimed at assistance, while Rep Toby Fitch compares it to criminal community service as punishment.
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Raleigh
Julia Howard
R-Davie
House Welfare Reform and Human Resources Committee
Toby Fitch
D-Wilson
Howard
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