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Politics, lobbying swayed education construction projects, audit finds
JEFFERSON CITY | Politics and special-interest lobbying dominated a now-stalled initiative to boost construction at Missouri universities, a state audit has found. That allowed nearly 20 low-priority building projects to be slated for construction because lawmakers deferred to lobbyists and parochial interests rather than the states Department of Higher Education.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:31:19 -0700
Politics mixes with fish fry
Politics mixes with fish fry
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:16:03 -0700
Pollies Without Politics: Sue Ellerman, Australian Greens Candidate for Canberra
Pollies Without Politics: It's election time and we're going to meet the candidates. Today we find out what has led Sue Ellerman to become the Australian Greens for Canberra.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:19:45 -0700
Maryland Politics: O'Malley back in Baltimore, 'capital for day'
Annie Linskey covers state politics and government for The Baltimore Sun . Previously, as a City Hall reporter, she wrote about the corruption trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon and kept a close eye on city spending.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:05:18 -0700
Teachers in politics: Are they free to join any party?
I MUST confess that I cannot fully grasp the reasoning for the decision to allow only teachers in certain grades to engage in politics. I am confused by this new policy and its objectives.
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:50:36 -0700
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