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Yesterday at 7:40 AM  House takes up far-reaching bill to ban almost all abortions after 20 weeks

Yesterday at 7:30 AM  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Quincy Township officially has a new budget.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Study: Media coverage has more pro than con views on same-sex marriage as court took arguments

Monday, June 17, 2013  Apple says it received between 4,000 and 5,000 government requests for data over 6-month period

Monday, June 17, 2013  Vote for the Cat: Kitten vies for mayor of Mexican city, promising to sleep most of the day

Saturday, June 15, 2013  A special committee in the Missouri House will spend the next several months reviewing the performance of state agencies.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The White House announced it had conclusive evidence that Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime used chemical weapons against opposition forces.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Leaker Snowden's allegations about US hacking give China new edge in cyber war of words

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Southern Baptists expected to address Boy Scouts' homosexuality decision at annual meeting

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Leaders in the small southern Illinois community of Goreville are expected to repeal an old village ordinance that requires residents to own a gun.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Illinois Governor Pat Quinn says he wants voters to know the pension crisis hinges on lawmakers ... not his office.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Intelligence official says US spy program will remain despite backlash at home and abroad

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  LINK card users urged by Quinn to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at farmer's markets across the state.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  House Speaker Boehner predicts Congress can pass sweeping immigration legislation this year