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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Debate continues over solution to Illinois pension crisis.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Illinois House of Representatives has approved a massive overhaul of state pensions. It's the first time the House has passed such a plan after more than a year of negotiating and many failed attempts over the years.

Monday, April 01, 2013  With big political issues seemingly settled, Gang of Eight turns to immigration plan's details

Friday, March 01, 2013  State Senators passed the expansion Thursday. It now goes to the House.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Illinois' largest public employees' union says a strike is a real possibility.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The bill needs one more affirmative vote before moving to the House.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Some ask why lawmakers aren't moving forward, and why taxpayers aren't more angry with them.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  Iowa Governor Terry Branstad will stop in Fort Madison Tuesday to drum up support for his plan to lower the state's commercial property taxes.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  The retailer says it is getting rid of the hundreds of sales it offers each year in favor of a simpler approach to pricing.

Thursday, December 15, 2011  Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds have set lofty goals for an education system overhaul.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  APNewsBreak: Obama administration says 2.5 million young adults gain coverage through health overhaul

Monday, November 14, 2011  Supreme Court will hear arguments over health care overhaul, a key Obama initiative, in spring

Monday, August 22, 2011  Texas has highest uninsured rate; Perry would repeal Obama overhaul with no clear alternative

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  GOP using budget, nomination fights to nibble away at Obama's financial overhaul law

Monday, June 13, 2011  New law makes it easier for educators to be fired.