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US budget deficit hits record $3 trillion through 11 months
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. budget deficit hit an all-time high of $3 trillion for the first 11 ... Read more
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Local News
Court clerk warns against latest scam
While many residents are using their phones to share holiday greetings and make plans, some are receiving calls ... Read more
Editorials
OPINION: Options abound for this year’s senior class
Many students go through school with an eye on a lofty goal — heading off to college for ... Read more
Editorials
Updyke penalties should be enforced
Toomer’s Corner in Auburn looks a lot different than it did a few years back. The leafy canopy ... Read more
Local News
LCWSA: S&P, Moody’s provide positive outlook
The Limestone County Water & Sewer Authority board this week received some good news about the utility’s credit ... Read more
State And Nation
Trump signs student debt forgiveness for disabled veterans
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Hundreds of millions of dollars in federal student loan debt owed by tens of ... Read more
State And Nation
Report shows U.S. deficit to exceed $1 trillion next year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal budget deficit is expected to balloon to more than $1 trillion in the ... Read more
State And Nation
2020 race brings free college back to the national stage
After receding from the national stage, the free college movement is resurfacing as a central rallying point for ... Read more
State And Nation
Buttigieg’s high college debt draws attention to the issue
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg knows firsthand the burden of six-figure student loan debt. ... Read more
Editorials
OUR VIEW: Rising college costs need a closer look
Now that the high school diplomas have been handed out, members of the class of 2019 have some ... Read more