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Wednesday, October 05, 2011  Panetta says budget cuts mean US can't make up NATO shortfalls; allies must pool resources

Friday, April 29, 2011  The Texas Senate moved forward on legislation that includes more than $4 billion in one-time revenue sources to help balance the budget.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  Program allows for classes and the promise to repay: most leave Texas holding debt

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  State Leaders have decided to tap into the Rainy Day Fund to help close out the budget shortfall.

Sunday, March 06, 2011  Many school districts are crunching numbers to find to a way to save money. Now one superintendent is asking for the parents help.

Thursday, January 20, 2011  The proposed two-year state budget, would close several community colleges including Frank Phillips in Borger and Perryton. Students and faculty are up in arms over the news.

Monday, January 10, 2011  Texas lawmakers will have $72.2 billion for general purpose spending over the next two years, a $7.8 billion drop from the last state budget, according to figures released Monday by state Comptroller Susan Combs.

Monday, January 10, 2011  State facing $15 billion budget shortfall

Thursday, October 14, 2010  Elected Officials hold Q&A sessions with seniors

Monday, September 13, 2010  A grant program for needy higher education students could be threatened by the projected $18 billion state budget shortfall.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010  Texas Health and Human Services Commissioner Tom Suehs has asked for more than 1,500 new eligibility workers to deal with anticipated higher demand for food stamps.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010  Senate Democrats are trying one last time to advance their faltering jobs agenda.

Friday, June 04, 2010  Peach County is one of more than 120 school districts across the country where students attend school just four days a week, a cost-saving tactic gaining popularity among cash-strapped districts struggling to make ends meet.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010  There's no pool or fancy ice machine, but a home the Texas AFL-CIO wants to rent to Gov. Rick Perry is a delightful shade of dark green - and it's mobile.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010  Texas Republican leaders ordered state agencies Tuesday to immediately cut their budgets to brace for a shortfall of up to $18 billion.