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December 15, 2016 11:59 am PST
Original Link: http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/2clXj6mL-EE/coup-north-carolina-republica.html
Coup: North Carolina Republicans convene a special session to strip incoming Democratic governor of executive powers
Thomas writes, "Shortly after closing a post-election special session to fund relief for counties afflicted by flooding from Hurricane Matthew or mountain wildfires, North Carolina GOP legislative leaders announced a second special session to begin the same day with an open agenda. The docket was filled with 21 House bills, some of which stripped Democratic Governor Elect Roy Cooper of substantial control over the executive branch. This is a coup attempt, an effort to undermine the results of a highly scrutinized election." (more…)
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