The Democratic-controlled House voted to pass a $1.4 trillion government spending package, handing President Donald Trump a victory on his U.S.-Mexico border fence while giving Democrats spending increases across a swath of domestic programs. The hard-fought legislation also funds a ...

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President Donald Trump and congressional leaders have announced a critical debt and budget agreement that’s an against-the-odds victory for Washington pragmatists seeking to avoid political and economic tumult over the possibility of a government shutdown or first federal default. The ...

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The Trump administration and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are on the cusp of the critical debt and budget deal, one that would amount to an against-the-odds victory for Washington pragmatists seeking to avoid politically dangerous tumult over must-do fiscal deadlines. ...

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Earth-friendly school supplies can be expensive, but going green doesn’t mean asking your kid to open a lemonade stand to help pay. You can be gentle with the planet and respectful of your wallet. Start by widening your idea of ...

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President Donald Trump is reviving his border wall fight, preparing a new budget that will seek $8.6 billion for his signature project, impose steep spending cuts to other domestic programs and set the stage for another fiscal battle. Budget documents ...

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The 2010 Jefferson County budget will provide employees with two additional days off during the year, in lieu of pay raises. The budget was approved at a special meeting Dec. 29. Under the charter, the county is required to have ...

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A dismal budget situation and a lack of consensus on certain issues may inhibit legislators from passing agenda items during this year’s session of the Missouri General Assembly. As lawmakers prepare to return on Wednesday for the five-month session, the ...

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Jefferson County executives thought that last year’s budget was difficult, but the budget for next year is turning out to be twice as hard. The fiscal year runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. Last year the county had to ...

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The state budget – more specifically budget cuts – were the continued theme of the Judicial Conference plenary session on Wednesday. The state judiciary will be cutting $3 million from its general revenue. Linda Luebbering, director of the Missouri Office ...

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In an effort to combat the $1.8 million shortfall in the 2009 budget, the city of Arnold will no longer offer free trash service. Free trash had been provided since 2001, a campaign pledge by the former administration. The trash ...

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Although Missouri courts were largely spared the axe under the state’s budget, their county-funded operations may be another matter. The 16th Judicial Circuit is asking some employees to consider a “voluntary retirement/resignation incentive program.” Court officials are hoping that if ...

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