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Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The bills would take $3 million out of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights' budget to cover the costs for schools to change the mascots if a federal complaint succeeds.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The House Agriculture Committee has begun work on a five-year farm bill that would make small cuts to the $80 billion-a-year food stamp program.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  “Is economic development a responsibility of the Leelanau County Board, or is it something that the private sector needs to handle?” – Leelanau County Administrator Chet Janik.

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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Lawmakers outraged over another military sex case involving someone assigned to prevent sexual assault.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  UPDATED WITH POLL: Michigan could take in $542 million more in revenue than projected 4 months ago.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Idaho spud giant bets on biotech potatoes 12 years after similar Monsanto push failed

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Pentagon poised to trim number of civilian furlough days, expand pool of exempt workers

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Minnesota Legislature passes same-sex marriage, governor to sign bill allowing Aug. 1 gay weddings

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

Monday, May 13, 2013  Michigan teachers' performance would play a bigger role in the amount they get in their paychecks under a proposal being debated in the Lansing.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  After several hours of interviews, Mayor Michael Estes called for a vote and the commission voted to select Jered Ottenwess, who is currently the City Manager in Ishpeming in the Upper Peninsula.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  City Commissioners gathered at the Governmental Center Saturday morning for a special meeting, to interview the remaining six candidates for the position.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A plan unveiled Thursday limits "abled-bodied" adults to being covered for 4 years. That's believed to the first such proposal in the country.