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Grassley Urges Government Action as CBO Projections Highlight Rising Debt and Interest Costs

By River Bend Times | Feb 7, 2024

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released its Budget and Economic Outlook for the next decade, projecting a concerning future for the federal budget and U.S. economy. The report indicates that the national debt is set to reach record levels, with publicly-held debt projected to soar to 172 percent of GDP by 2054. Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley has emphasized the need for immediate action, stating, "Congress ought to interpret CBO's projections as a 'call to action': the federal government must break from its irresponsible spending pattern."...

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Cedar County in week ending Feb. 3

By River Bend Times | Feb 6, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Cedar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Muscatine County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 3

By River Bend Times | Feb 6, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Muscatine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Scott County in week ending Feb. 3

By River Bend Times | Feb 5, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Scott County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Biden Blows Past Budget Deadline for Four Years Running

By River Bend Times | Feb 5, 2024

President Joe Biden has once again failed to submit a budget proposal to Congress by the first Monday in February, marking the fourth year in a row that he has missed the deadline. This is a concerning trend that raises questions about the administration's ability to effectively manage the nation's finances.In response to Biden's failure to deliver a budget proposal on time, Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) issued a statement criticizing the president's lack of timeliness. Grassley stated, "President Biden has achieved a perfect score for...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Scott County in week ending Feb. 3?

By River Bend Times | Feb 4, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Scott County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former River Bend Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5?

By River Bend Times | Feb 4, 2024

These former River Bend Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5.

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On Saturday, February 3, Hagerty High School standout Aiden Cilladi competed in NAIA game

By River Bend Times | Feb 4, 2024

The game took place in Elgin, Illinois.

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On Saturday, February 3, former Hebron High School standout Jake Friel’s college team lost in an NAIA game

By River Bend Times | Feb 4, 2024

The St. Ambrose Fighting Bees lost 71-81 in their NAIA game against the Judson Eagles on Saturday, February 3.

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Marmion Academy standout Collin Wainscott’s college team lost in NAIA game on Saturday, February 3

By River Bend Times | Feb 4, 2024

The St. Ambrose Fighting Bees lost 71-81 in their NAIA game against the Judson Eagles on Saturday, February 3.

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Carl Sandburg High School standout Evan Walsh’s college team lost in NAIA game on Saturday, February 3

By River Bend Times | Feb 4, 2024

The game took place in Elgin, Illinois.

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On Saturday, February 3, Poway High School standout Austin Born competed in NAIA game

By River Bend Times | Feb 4, 2024

The St. Ambrose Fighting Bees lost 71-81 in their NAIA game against the Judson Eagles on Saturday, February 3.

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Grant Mason, former Mount Carmel High School standout, played on Saturday, February 3 in NAIA game

By River Bend Times | Feb 4, 2024

The St. Ambrose Fighting Bees lost 71-81 in their NAIA game against the Judson Eagles on Saturday, February 3.

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Elgin Bowen Jr., former Walther Christian Academy standout, played on Saturday, February 3 in NAIA game

By River Bend Times | Feb 4, 2024

The St. Ambrose Fighting Bees lost 71-81 in their NAIA game against the Judson Eagles on Saturday, February 3.

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Nathan Moeller, former Prince of Peace Catholic School standout, played on Saturday, February 3 in NAIA game

By River Bend Times | Feb 4, 2024

The game took place in Elgin, Illinois.

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On Saturday, February 3, former Brother Rice High School standout Ryan Kenney’s college team lost in an NAIA game

By River Bend Times | Feb 4, 2024

The St. Ambrose Fighting Bees lost 71-81 in their NAIA game against the Judson Eagles on Saturday, February 3.

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White Bear Lake High School standout Max Steiner’s college team lost in NAIA game on Saturday, February 3

By River Bend Times | Feb 4, 2024

The St. Ambrose Fighting Bees lost 71-81 in their NAIA game against the Judson Eagles on Saturday, February 3.

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Zane Witt, former Camanche High School standout, played on Saturday, February 3 in NAIA game

By River Bend Times | Feb 4, 2024

The game took place in Elgin, Illinois.

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Maine South High School standout Nikola Zelenovic’s college team lost in NAIA game on Saturday, February 3

By River Bend Times | Feb 4, 2024

The St. Ambrose Fighting Bees lost 71-81 in their NAIA game against the Judson Eagles on Saturday, February 3.

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On Saturday, February 3, former Mandarin High School standout Will Spriggs’ college team lost in an NAIA game

By River Bend Times | Feb 4, 2024

The game took place in Elgin, Illinois.