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Yesterday at 2:50 AM  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Twenty employees in the Operating Engineers Lcoal 965 withdrew its intent to strike notice after reaching an agreement with elected officials.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Iowa lawmakers have reached a compromise on the first budget of the legislative session.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Lawmakers outraged over another military sex case involving someone assigned to prevent sexual assault.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Missouri Legislature has voted to create an online database allowing businesses to check whether job applicants have a history of filing workers' compensation claims.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Idaho spud giant bets on biotech potatoes 12 years after similar Monsanto push failed

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Legal appointments and new comptroller get green light from Quincy Council.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Pentagon poised to trim number of civilian furlough days, expand pool of exempt workers

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Minnesota Legislature passes same-sex marriage, governor to sign bill allowing Aug. 1 gay weddings

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Acting IRS commissioner repeatedly failed to tell Congress that tea party groups were targeted

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Missouri lawmakers have one week to sort out differences on top legislative priorities, including changes to tax incentives and limits on liability lawsuits for businesses.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Top Boston cop to tell Congress he's OK with more cameras, not 'police state,' after bombings

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Nixon says he will act accordingly if punitive measure is passed.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Judge in New York rips government for opposing his order giving broader access to morning-after pill