State and federal agencies have to do more with less because of budget cuts.
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Politics / Sports
President makes his bracket picks
President Barack Obama spent Wednesday morning touring Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system, but back home his NCAA bracket was also making big news.
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News / Politics
Illinois lawmakers introduce bill that would improve nearby rivers
Four Illinois lawmakers introduced an act that would help clear $60 billion backlog in projects which includes water infrastructure upgrades along the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.
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Politics
Customs workers get furlough notices
The U.S. government notified 60,000 federal customs workers that they will face furloughs by mid-April due to government-wide spending cuts.
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Education / Politics
Iowa education and WIC programs slashed by sequester cuts
About one-third of the sequester-related cuts in Iowa will happen to the state’s department of education.
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Politics
Poll says Clinton and Christie fare best in possible 2016 showdowns
Hillary Clinton vs. Chris Christie. It’s an intriguing 2016 presidential showdown.
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News / Politics
Rand Paul’s #filiblizzard filibuster
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, is filibustering the old-fashioned way.
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News / Politics
Iowa Senator pushing to raise minimum wage
Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin would like to see minimum wage raised as the cost of living increases.
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Politics
Quinn urges action on pension reform and budget cuts
Illinois Governor, Pat Quinn delivered his Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Address on Wednesday. His focus is on pension reform, budget cuts, and paying off state debt.
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Politics
House passes GOP measure on government funding
More than 50 Democrats joined Republicans to pass a House proposal to keep the government funded through September.
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Crime / News / Politics
Gun Owners Plea for Carry and Conceal
The local Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day group headed down to Springfield Wednesday morning for their annual lobby day. The…
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Education / News / Politics
Illinois could cut education aid by $400 million
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is expected to propose a big drop in education funding Wednesday. Governor Quinn makes his annual…
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Politics
White House halts tours for budget cuts
The White House Visitor Center has canceled all tours effective Saturday March 9.
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