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Saturday, May 18, 2013  An effort to maintain a tax break for ethanol blended fuel has won state Senate approval.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Some feedlots, meatpackers closing after US ranchers sold off cattle amid widespread drought

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Tax largely funds road repair and maintenence in Wapello County.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Cape Air hopes to extend its contract for the next four years.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Congressional bargainers reach tentative deal on extending payroll tax cut, jobless benefits

Friday, December 23, 2011  Congress passes payroll tax cut, extends jobless benefits, amid House Republicans retreat

Friday, May 27, 2011  Obama signs Patriot Act extension; will continue anti-terror surveillance powers

Monday, December 06, 2010  Story updated with outcome of tax cut negotiations

Tuesday, November 02, 2010  Appeals court indefinitely extends freeze on ruling that suspended 'don't ask' military ban

Sunday, February 21, 2010  Monday marks the first extended day of school for Ottumwa students.

Thursday, October 29, 2009  Pelosi presents 'historic' health care bill, says it will cover 96 percent of Americans

Tuesday, September 22, 2009  A list of 27 states where jobless could get extended benefits under a House bill

Wednesday, September 02, 2009  US extends Iraq air support contract for Blackwater subsidiary