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Government & Politics

Why the hurry, Congressman? A legal payoff lay ahead

by Mark Moseley May 3, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Earl updated: Don’t tweet or blog what you can wink or nod

by Mark Moseley April 26, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

NOAH contractor changes plea to guilty; stole post-Katrina federal funds for blight removal

by Karen Gadbois April 26, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Interview with OPSB's Thomas Robichaux: Looking beyond school system's past

by Jessica Williams April 26, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Head to take at-large seat immediately — even though it costs her a shot at 2 full terms

by Karen Gadbois April 25, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Planning chief storms out of closed session called to evaluate her performance

by Marta Jewson April 24, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Head won far fewer precincts, but turned out more voters, map of at-large results shows

by Jessica Williams April 23, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Report reveals divide between "spillionaires" and others in Plaquemines

by Conor Monahan April 20, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Local acro-gymnasts go for glory in Orlando World Championships

by Mark Moseley April 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

City contractor accused in kickback deal is set to plead guilty and is cooperating

by The Editors April 17, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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