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Thursday, October 20, 2011  Georgia House Speaker David Ralston and Rep. Ed Rynders stopped at Phoebe Putney's MCG and UGA clinical campuses to discuss medical education opportunities.

Wednesday, January 05, 2011  The Georgia General Assembly begins 2011 facing decreasing tax revenues – down from $20 billion in 2002 to $17 billion in 2010 – and a Constitutional requirement for a balanced budget.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010  The promise from Phoebe Hospital to meet Palmyra’s tax obligations is enough for some Albany and Dougherty County officials but others aren’t so sure. For county and city leaders, Phoebe’s acquisition of Palmyra boils down to one thing: tax revenue.

Friday, January 15, 2010  Gov. Sonny Perdue has proposed a budget that slashes another $1.2 billion in spending for the fiscal year that ends in June.

Thursday, November 05, 2009  Many Americans took part in a national effort today called "Operation: House Call."

Tuesday, April 07, 2009  Procter and Gamble Plant Manager Trey Bloodworth spoke to Dougherty County Rotarians today about P&G’s structural disadvantages; sales tax on energy and heathcare costs.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008  A new national report says 30 percent of Georgia's working families are working poor.