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2012/05/26 10:54
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Our view: Answers needed on 
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Geneva School District 304 officials say they can’t explain why enrollment projections provided five years ago during a referendum attempt were higher than those determined by a consultant. At the...
District 304 John D. Kasarda Geneva school district
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2012/05/26 09:12
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Wisconsin has most recall elections
... the early 1900s. Along with referendum and initiative, it was part of a trio of tools promoting Direct democracy and was partly a response to corruption. Wisconsin narrowly authorized (50.6...
University of Virginia Larry Sabato Gary George George Petak Milwaukee
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2012/05/26 04:48
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St. Armand officials wary of possible garage refe...
BLOOMINGDALE - Town of St. Armand officials are concerned about the prospect of a public vote on a new Highway Department garage. If petitioners force a referendum on the $750,000 project, Supervisor...
Joyce Morency Charlie Whitson Roger Oliver BLOOMINGDALE Highway Department
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2012/05/25 21:04
2012/05/25 21:04
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Ireland set to approve EU treaty in referendum: p...
... - Irish voters look set to back the European Union fiscal pact in a May 31 referendum, with 39 percent set to vote Yes, according to an opinion poll to be published on Saturday. But almost a...
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European Union Enda Kenny International Monetary Fund Portlaois DUBLIN
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2012/05/25 20:49
2012/05/25 20:49
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Undecided TD finally supports No vote
The Irish Times - Friday, May 25, 2012Undecided TD finally supports No vote HARRY McGEE and GERRY MORIARTY, Northern Editor ONE OF three Independent TDs who had not taken a public position on the...
McGee Irish Times Ross GERRY MORIARTY Shane Ross
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2012/05/25 20:41
2012/05/25 20:41
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Poll shows majority in favour of fiscal treaty re...
Poll shows majority in favour of fiscal treaty referendum Friday, May 25, 2012 - 08:49 PM A new opinion poll shows a significant majority in favour of the fiscal treaty referendum. But the survey...
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Irish Times European Union Stephen Collins Fine Gael Fianna Fáil
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2012/05/25 11:13
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Recall Roundup: The 'shoe is on the other foot' t...
Republican Gov. Scott Walker vowed Wednesday he�ll send a message to the nation if he�s affirmed in the June 5 recall election against Democratic challenger Tom Barrett. �It�s about courage,� Walker...
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Scott Walker Tom Barrett Joshua Spivak Milwaukee Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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2012/05/25 04:12
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Officials say tax can legally go on ballots - CAN...
CANTON — Legal questions surrounding the upcoming sales tax referendum to pay for transportation projects continue to be raised by officials in the Atlanta region, but local officials say everything...
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Buzz Ahrens Atlanta Steve Brown Mike Alexander Tim Downing
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2012/05/25 00:39
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Stop the madness, sign the Vallejo City Council r...
After reading Alan and Alice Plutchok's opinion letter ("Don't back the recall", May 19), I am compelled to exercise my democratic right in the hopes of improving the quality of government by...
Gomes Alan Plutchok Alice Plutchok Vallejo City Council City Hall
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2012/05/24 21:19
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Alabama governor signs both budgets
MONTGOMERY (AP) — Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has signed two state budgets into law. Bentley said Thursday he didn't like everything the Legislature put into the education and General Fund budgets,...
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2012/05/24 17:26
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Deafening Silence?
Are other TPM Readers in Wisconsin having the same experience as TPM Reader DS …Maybe you’re already hearing this from other sources, but it is 2 weeks from an historic recall election and the virtual...
Barrett Walker
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2012/05/24 13:49
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Young voters urged to cast ballots
... - Last Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012, 14:15Young voters urged to cast ballots A screengrab from the SpunOut.ie website or availability of other websites A campaign to encourage...
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2012/05/24 12:41
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Survey indicates strong business support for refe...
Survey indicates strong business support for referendum Yes vote Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 01:03 PM Almost three-quarters of businesses support a Yes vote in the May 31 referendum on the EU fiscal...
Chambers Ireland European Union Ian Talbot Chamber
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2012/05/24 10:21
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Recalls are being used in the wrong way
EDITOR: For the integrity of the election process, I urge everyone to consider voting for the incumbent in each recall election regardless of party. One may not like a candidate's tactics, politics...
Scott Walker Doug Diny
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2012/05/24 09:11
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Our view: Help give Marshfield mall a new name
What's in a name? There's a lot to consider when choosing a name -- whether for a child or a business. Case in point: Shoppes at Wood Ridge. Originally named Northway Mall when it was built, the...
The Wisconsin State Journal Scott Walker Northway Mall Eau Claire Marshfield mall
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2012/05/24 07:40
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Groups will try to put charter schools to vote
A coalition of Washington education groups has filed a citizen initiative asking voters to allow 40 public charter schools in the state over the next five years. The coalition including the League of...
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League of Education Voters Seattle Chris Korsmo Eric Pettigrew Washington
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2012/05/24 06:46
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Around Florida: State House panel seeks input on ...
A state House panel wants your input on burdensome regulatons; Lee County could vote on slot machines; and a death sentence is overturned. 'Costly barriers' The House rulemaking and regulation...
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2012/05/24 05:14
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Petition is submitted to recall San Fernando mayo...
SAN FERNANDO - Following months of political turmoil, petitions were submitted in San Fernando this week to recall its mayor and two council members. On Monday, a committee formed to recall the...
Maribel De La Torre Brenda Esqueda Mario Hernandez City Council Julian Ruelas
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2012/05/24 03:44
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Requests for ballot measures go nowhere
When San Diego residents have an idea they think could improve their local government, Council Policy 21 tells how they can get the proposal before voters. The policy directs them to the rules...
City Council Tony Young Mel Shapiro San Diego City Hall
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2012/05/24 01:56
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Successful petition forcing Wrightsville Beach's ...
New Hanover County Board of Elections officials said Wednesday that they have validated the signatures on a petition to pass the smoke-free beach ordinance. Marvin McFadyen, director of the Board of...
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Board of Aldermen Aldermen WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH WWAY New Hanover County Board of Elections
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