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Boehner vows another showdown over debt and taxes

House Speaker John Boehner set the stage Tuesday for another tense, partisan showdown over tax and spending policy later this year.

Manager proposes tax cut, increase in CMS spending

By April Bethea | E-mail | 8:11AM

The proposed budget gives Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools a $9.1 million increase - one-third the amount CMS requested for raises and other needs.

County delays report on revaluation audit
Proposed Mecklenburg spending for 2012-2013

Same-sex couples denied marriage licenses in 'We Do' protest

By Celeste Smith | E-mail | 9:10AM

Two women couples were denied requests for marriage licenses Tuesday in Charlotte as part of a statewide campaign to promote equal rights for same-sex couples.

'We Do' campaign 05.15.12
Quietly, Republican Party is embracing gays

As his trial nears its end, John Edwards may testify

By Anne Blythe | E-mail | 7:11AM

The end of the John Edwards trial came into view Tuesday as his defense team told the judge that only three potential defense witnesses remain.

John Edwards trial 05.15.12

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Poll: Republican McCrory leads Dalton by 6 points in governor's race | May 15, 2012
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Boehner vows another showdown over debt and taxes | May 15, 2012
Ads highlight cozy campaign-super PAC relationship | May 15, 2012

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Marriage amendent becomes issue in Senate race

In a new campaign flyer, Republican John Aneralla hits his top opponent over the marriage amendme...

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CMS awards iPads but slows wifi rollout

The rumors are true: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools won't be inviting all students and staff to b...

Romney defends record at Bain | January 13, 2012
Michele Bachmann: She stakes her political ground - and holds it | December 15, 2011
Rick Santorum: Fueled by faith while waiting for his moment | December 14, 2011
Jon Huntsman: 'I am who I am and I'm not going to pander' | December 13, 2011

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'$uper-O-Rama' planned for DNC week

Democratic super PACs are gearing up for an epic fundraising campaign during the party's national...

Database: Search all presidential contributions from North Carolina

How much is your neighbor donating? Your boss? This database documents all contributions in 2011, searchable by donor, city, Zip Code or candidate.

N.C. is a money battleground
Interactive map: N.C. contributions by Zip Code

End urged to terror suspects' indefinite detention | May 15, 2012
GI killed in Cambodia clash awarded Medal of Honor | 5:28PM
Senate Democrats reject House GOP budget plan | 4:53PM
Obama calls on Congress to help small businesses | 4:44PM
Biden attacks Romney tenure as venture capitalist | 4:23PM
Romney inches closer to clinching GOP nomination | 4:23PM
Romney keeps media at bay as he sticks to script | 4:23PM

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