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Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The U.S. Postal Service says it will delay plans to cut Saturday mail delivery because Congress isn't allowing the change.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  US is halfway toward Obama's 5-year goal of doubling exports but likely to fall a bit short

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Two Illinois Regional Offices of Education covering four counties will merge in the upcoming year.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  USDA Secretary Vilsack to announce expansion of program aimed at reducing rural poverty

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, July 17, 2012  La Harpe, Illinois asks residents to use water as sparingly as possible while the drought persists.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  Already handed a tough task, congressional debt panel faces complications from Obama jobs plan

Sunday, June 05, 2011  Budget cuts have forced the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to inspect livestock operations less frequently and some argue that could lead to more problems with manure runoff.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  More cuts in Illinois' budget could mean changes at your county fair this summer. Governor Quinn's budget proposal set aside $900,000 for county fair distribution.

Monday, November 08, 2010  Network Knowledge shortens broadcast day to cut costs.

Sunday, April 05, 2009  Obama plans summit on reducing nuclear arms, says North Korea launch threatens global security