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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Acting IRS commissioner repeatedly failed to tell Congress that tea party groups were targeted

Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Two people were arrested for disorderly conduct early Sunday morning, when hundreds of Central Michigan University students were caught burning couches during a party.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Celebrate St. Patricks Day with the Flint Downtown Development Authority. They are hosting a free party on the University of Michigan-Flint flat lot from noon till 8 p.m.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The lawmaker went from being a Democrat to being a Republican

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  A nationwide helium shortage could deflate Valentine’s Day sales at local party stores and florists.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Michigan's Democratic congressional delegation wants to replace the long-time chairman of the state Democratic Party.

Friday, January 18, 2013  GOP officials want Electoral College votes to be divided proportionally, a move that could transform the way the country elects its president.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Gov. Rick Snyder's speech at Michigan State University's commencement ceremonies has generated some backlash following a whirlwind week in state government.

Friday, December 07, 2012  This year, the World's Greatest Office Party turned the Holiday Inn Gateway Center into 'cirque de carnival' with acrobats, jugglers and people on stilts.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Some are calling it a purge of tea party influence within the GOP

Monday, November 19, 2012  Police say a 26-year-old man is recuperating after being stabbed 10 times during a house party in Bay County.

Monday, November 12, 2012  A rural Michigan sheriff says someone wanted to make sure that a gun shop and gas station didn't miss the return of a cache of stolen weapons, using a trail of corn to lead him to the firearms.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  The University of Michigan-Flint Debate Team along with the American Democracy Project at UM-Flint is hosting a presidential debate watch party Wednesday night beginning at 8:30 p.m. at the Riverfront Residence Hall.