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Thursday, March 21, 2013  GOP-dominated House expected to pass budget plan promising slashing cuts, balance in 10 years

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  JWCC 2013 budget is 4% lower than the 2012 budget.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Board votes unanimously to cut positions and raise tuition

Monday, June 04, 2012  Proposed budget would cut three part-time and four full-time positions.

Friday, March 09, 2012  A local mayor has bowed out of the race for Iowa's Senate.

Friday, December 16, 2011  A look at some of the claims in the debate and how they compare with the facts.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  Fort Madison Mayor Steve Ireland wants to serve more of Southeast Iowa.

Friday, November 18, 2011  House to vote on constitutional amendment to force Congress to balance its books

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  The vote comes as Congress struggles to pass legislation increasing the government's borrowing cap to avoid a U.S. default.

Monday, May 24, 2010  Illinois lawmakers are back in Springfield this week to make another go at passing a new budget.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010  President Dr. Thomas Klincar says that could save the school between $15,000 and $20,000.