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1) Who did Republicans tap to give the response to President Barack Obama’s address to Congress?
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist
2) [...]

RALEIGH, N.C. –   Gov. Perdue’s NC OpenBook initiative, a single, searchable website that will provide detailed information about state contracts and grants, will launch within the next 30 days. 
NC OpenBook, created through Executive Order No. 4 on Gov. Perdue’s first day in office, will increase accountability and transparency by posting information about state spending on the [...]

U.S. Senator Kay R. Hagan (D-N.C.) issued the following statement after attending President Obama’s speech today at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina:
“I am pleased that President Obama chose to come to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina to outline his plan for withdrawal from Iraq. I am proud of all the men and women who selflessly [...]

By SCOTT HOLLIFIELD
Media General News Service
Here’s a shovel-ready stimulus project guaranteed to give the sluggish economy a swift kick in the pants: my own federally subsidized hot tub.
And I will be able to take great advantage of it since my company has rewarded me for my hard work this year with 10 extra vacation days. [...]

Do you agree with President Obama’s decision to withdraw troops from Iraq by 2010? ( polls)

Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery
Responsibly Ending the War in Iraq
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
Friday, February 27, 2009
 Good morning Marines. Good morning Camp Lejeune. Good morning Jacksonville. Thank you for that outstanding welcome. I want to thank Lieutenant General Hejlik for hosting me here today.
I also want to acknowledge all of our [...]

Of the eight counties where Barack Obama made the largest gains last year relative to John Kerry in 2004, two of them are the state’s strongest military locales, Cumberland and Onslow Counties, PPP.

North Carolinians are feeling the effects of the recession and 42 percent of respondents in the latest Elon University Poll identified the economy as the most important issue facing the state today.
 
While a majority of respondents are united in their views on the federal stimulus package, as well as the steps needed to address state [...]

RALEIGH – The state has launched www.NCRecovery.gov, a guide to services of the newly created Office of Economic Recovery & Investment, Gov. Bev Perdue said Friday.  The Web site will let visitors track federal recovery funds in North Carolina, as well as learn about local contract and grant opportunities.
“I am committed to providing the people [...]