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Friday, May 17, 2013  Missouri lawmakers are down to their final day to pass legislation before their annual session ends.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The sequster could cut vital programs for Heartland residents.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Missouri Circuit Breaker Tax Credit Tax credit may be taken away from low income Missouri seniors and disabled.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Branstad brought local government officials who support the proposal to his weekly news conference Monday at the state Capitol.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Low-Income Housing Advocates Say Cuts In Senate Bill 120 Will Harm some Missouri residents.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Two young Republican farmers who serve in the Iowa Legislature are trying to make it more appealing for retiring farmers to lease their land to beginners.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Before taxpayers hit send on their return, the Internal Revenue Service wants to make sure that have checked their eligibility for the earned income tax credit.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  If Congress and the White House don't reach an agreement, taxes would go up for nearly every American family as part of the year-end "fiscal cliff."

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  U.S. Representative Dave Loebsack of Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District went before the House of Representatives Wednesday, pushing for Congress to pass the wind energy production credit.

Friday, February 03, 2012  tax season is just around the corner

Friday, January 20, 2012 

Thursday, October 20, 2011  The Missouri Department of Economic Development Thursday announced that a not-for-profit organization has been approved for state tax credits under the Neighborhood Assistance Program.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  On final day of bus tour, Obama, first lady to tout jobs measures for unemployed veterans

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 

Friday, September 09, 2011  Senate to convene Monday at 4 p.m.