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State And Nation

‘Obamacare’ tax repeal added to $1.4T wrap-up spending bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Retired coal miners and longtime opponents of Obama-era taxes on high-cost health plans are eyeing ... Read more

Local News

Harrison announces reelection bid for commission

The following candidate announcement was submitted by Ben Harrison, a Republican running for Limestone County Commission District 4. ... Read more

State And Nation

U.S. budget deficit surges to $134.5 billion in October

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government, which ended the 2019 budget year with its largest deficit in seven ... Read more

Cnhi Network

Blitz of political ads balm for media

It’s promising to be a banner year for the business of media, thanks to the 2020 elections just ... Read more

State And Nation

Democrats push ahead with short-term bill to avoid shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats controlling the House are steering clear of controversy in a short-term, government-wide spending measure ... Read more

Local News

COUNTY SCHOOLS: Pay raises part of $10M spending increase

A 4% pay raise for employees will take up a large portion of the $10-million spending increase included ... 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

House passes bipartisan budget bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Observing a rare cease-fire in their battles with President Donald Trump, the Democratic-controlled House on ... Read more

State And Nation

U.S. economy dodges the threat of painful spending cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The budget agreement that congressional leaders and President Donald Trump forged late Monday lifted a ... Read more

State And Nation

Deal sealed on federal budget ensures no shutdown, default

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and congressional leaders have announced a critical debt and budget agreement that’s ... Read more