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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

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Individuals from North Carolina, New Hampshire, West Virginia, Oregon, and Idaho stand alone as delegates from these states. ahier - Brian Ahier; The Dalles, Oregon; Passionate about healthcare, technology and government 2.0. DanaMNelson - Dana Nelson; Evansville, Indiana; Owner: @DanaMNelson where we connect people to build community.

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As Tide Turns on Microbeads, Personal Care Products Council Adapts

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The microbead issue, which came to a head last year after Crest removed the plastic materials from its toothpaste, has also exploded at the state level, with Indiana Gov. A number of other states, including Colorado and Oregon , are also considering such bans. Mike Pence signing a law banning the materials from sale just last month.

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The Group Lobbying the States for a Presidential Popular Vote

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Some states, such as Oregon , just signed their measures into law; others, such as Maine, are making progress in that direction. And the U.S. And if a single large state signed on to the measure, it could change the entire conversation about presidential elections.