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Friday, April 26, 2013  The Senate passed a bill Thursday imposing state and local sales taxes on Internet purchases, but opponents believe they can kill the bill in the House.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Gunfight between Maserati and SUV on Las Vegas Strip causes fiery crash with taxi; 3 killed

Monday, December 31, 2012  Today's snowfall adds additional risks to New Year's Eve travel.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Thursday's drama was a major personal defeat for House Speaker John Boehner.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Evidence of Congress' plummeting popularity is everywhere.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Congress and the White House are engaged in a high-stakes game of political chess over the looming fiscal cliff

Monday, December 03, 2012  An eastern Missouri police office is accused of stealing from clients from his taxidermy service.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Obama to meet with labor leaders about impending 'fiscal cliff,' prospect of taxes on wealthy

Saturday, November 10, 2012  Obama calls for wealthy to pay more in taxes, says nation supports his position

Friday, November 09, 2012  Obama to address 'fiscal cliff,' setting tone for negotiations with Republicans

Friday, February 24, 2012  Poll: Millionaire tax popular, but people prefer spending cuts over tax hikes to cut deficits

Monday, January 16, 2012  Tax cut talks focus on budget cuts, new fees.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  Senate Democrats have different idea on paying for Obama's jobs bill; White House open to it

Thursday, September 15, 2011  The Checker Cab Company said it needs to increase rates because of the high cost of fuel and vehicle maintenance.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  The pilot program forces cab drivers to pick up their customers in designated areas in Downtown Columbia between the hours of 9 p.m and 2:30 a.m. from Thursday nights to Sunday mornings.