Politics
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Gun Control Sparks Debate at UGA
Athens, GA– A bill allowing guns on college campuses has sparked a heated debate on this campus. Reporter Iris Garrett tells us how some students were against the bill, but then… others weren’t. However, it also felt just like a conversation between the two speakers and the audience. Questions were…
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Women No Longer Excluded From Combat
Athens, GA- The U.S. military is ending its policy on excluding women from combat. However, not every position will be open all at once. The Department of Defense will enter an “assessment phase” of all of its jobs and units. Former member of the U.S. Army Conn Oleary says, “Females…
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Governor Deal Delivers State Address
Today Governor Nathan Deal announced that there will be a three percent increase for funding towards the Hope Scholarship. This is great news for students who plan on staying in Georgia to achieve a higher education. Governor Deal mentioned that it is because of Hope that keeps the best and…
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Governor Deal Addresses the State
Athens, Ga– Governor Deal addressed multiple points in his address to the state of Georgia. He proposed expanding Pre-K in the State of Georgia from 170 days to 180 days this year. He also, talked about the increase in the Hope Scholarship. He expects to increase funds by 3 percent.…
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Voting Rights Act Might Be Struck Down
A landmark piece of civil rights legislation may be on the chopping block for the U.S. Supreme Court. And as Reporter Ryan Williams tells us, Georgia could be saving some money.
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Voting On Georgia Constitutional Amendment One
Today the Clarke County Democratic Committee will host a phone bank to encourage voters to vote NO on Constitutional Amendment 1. Reporter Arin Johnson tells us why. For more information on Constitutional Amendment One visit http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/ConstitutionalAmendmentsForNovember2012.pdf
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Multi Year Lease Agreement On the Ballot
There are two amendments on the ballot and one is getting all of the attention. Grady Newsource Reporter Shannon Wiggins tells us that the other may save the University a lot of money.
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How Campaign Dollars Affect Political Races
Money. Cash. Campaign Funds. A large fundraising difference is putting two U.S. House candidates at a great divide. But can a politican win if he’s been outraised 10 to 1? Reporter Alexandra Koehn tells us how money is affecting a local race.