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Friday, April 26, 2013  The year-round program started this school year with 400 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Now, the school board is offering the optional program to middle school students too.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  GOP-dominated House expected to pass budget plan promising slashing cuts, balance in 10 years

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Dr. Dan Kehres says balance is important.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  A family reunion at the Rose Parade Tuesday drew a standing ovation when Army Sergeant First Class Eric Pazz of Clio stepped off a float and delivered a rose to his wife and son.

Friday, December 16, 2011  A look at some of the claims in the debate and how they compare with the facts.

Friday, November 18, 2011  House to vote on constitutional amendment to force Congress to balance its books

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  Perry's economic plan calls for flat tax, popular deductions for family incomes under $500,000

Thursday, August 04, 2011  New study says it can cost $380 a year more to eat the way the U.S. government suggests.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  The vote comes as Congress struggles to pass legislation increasing the government's borrowing cap to avoid a U.S. default.

Thursday, July 21, 2011  Progress scarce as debt limit impasse continues and potential government default looms

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  Senate GOP shows flexibility in debt, budget fight as House OKs stringent spending cuts

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  House to vote on tea party-backed debt plan that's doomed in Democratic-controlled Senate

Tuesday, June 07, 2011  In addition to the steps we’ve mapped out, we’ve also put together a list of snapshot tips to help you in your budget creation and execution

Monday, June 06, 2011  The last steps include totaling both lists of expenses and income.

Friday, June 03, 2011  After you’ve created your list of expenses, you’ll want to break it up into two different categories – fixed and variable.