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Friday, March 01, 2013  Obama still betting on a big fiscal deal as automatic cuts kick in, but odds weigh against him

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The United Way of Adams County is helping people with tax preparation as part of their VITA program.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Erskine Bowles, co-chairman of the U.S. deficit commission, calls failure to agree on a plan to reduce the national debt "the most disappointing thing in my life."

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  New program could be big help for first time home buyers in the state.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The deals hands President Barack Obama most of the tax hikes on the rich that he campaigned for

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The bill doesn't prevent a temporary Social Security payroll tax reduction from expiring

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Senate Democrats divided over cuts to benefit programs, raising roadblock to any fiscal deal

Friday, November 16, 2012  Obama on tricky path in fiscal cliff negotiations with congressional leaders

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Romney paid about $3 million in federal income taxes in 2010, an effective rate of 14 percent

Monday, January 16, 2012  Tax cut talks focus on budget cuts, new fees.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  As deadlines loom, Congress sputters on spending bills, cutting deficit

Thursday, July 21, 2011  Progress scarce as debt limit impasse continues and potential government default looms

Friday, October 08, 2010  The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that Rodney L. Shrum was sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted in July of filing a false federal tax return.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  Hannibal man could face up to a year in prison for withholding not collecting federal taxes

Tuesday, March 31, 2009  Calls to Quitline Iowa have surged 20 percent since the price went up ahead of a new federal tax increase of 62 cents a pack - from 39 cents to $1.01 - that takes effect Wednesday.