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Thursday, September 27, 2012  With college rolls growing, student debt hits 1 in 5 households; big burdens on young and poor

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  A free website for Missouri employers and job seekers to find candidates and employment.

Monday, April 09, 2012  Mayor Richard Detweiler will serve as mayor for the second consecutive year.

Friday, October 14, 2011  Cleanup postponed at New York City plaza where encamped protesters had feared eviction

Monday, October 03, 2011  Wall Street protesters urged to dress as corporate zombies as part of continuing campaign

Friday, August 26, 2011  East Coast refineries likely to shut as Hurricane Irene approaches; gasoline prices rise

Friday, August 05, 2011  Market panic spreads across globe as investors fear double-dip recession

Thursday, July 28, 2011  House GOP sets vote on revamped debt-limit bill despite veto threat and naysaying Senate Dems

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  White House talks continue, but Obama and Republicans appear trapped by inflexible rhetoric

Monday, July 11, 2011  Obama, congressional leaders to meet again as clock ticks on debt talks

Friday, July 01, 2011  With Minnesota government shut down, Democrats and Republicans point fingers at each other