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Now that the line-item veto has passed through both houses of Congress, it is expected that President Clinton will sign the bill, which will give the executive branch the power to cross out select lines of the federal budget, rather than vetoing the entire budget. We have a discussion about the implications of the passage of line-item veto...about its effects on the balance of power between executive and legislative branches, and if indeed it will help the president balance te budget. Linda talks with Robert Reischauer (RYESH-how-er), a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former director of the Congressional Budget Office, as well with James Thurber, director for the Congressional and Presidential Studies at Amercian University.

While six retired military generals have come out in the past weeks calling for Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to step down, no active generals have followed suit. Time magazine reporter and commentator Douglas Waller offers some historical perspective on speaking out against a senior official.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, June 6, 2022. You'll hear about an unlikely partnership that may yield big opportunities for the small city of Henry. Plus, a look at a new way to explore the history of Metamora. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Thursday, April 6th, 2024. First, an update on recovery efforts after Tuesday night's storms and tornadoes in Fulton County. Then, hear from a Bradley University professor and social work expert about her speech at the United Nations

Members of the Freedom Caucus warned of political consequences for House Speaker Paul Ryan if he brings an immigration bill to the floor that they believe breaks promises made by President Trump.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, January 6th. You'll hear what names will be on the ballot this spring in the race for Mayor of Pekin, plus on this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Andrew Morgan, founder of the Penguin Project, talks about their upcoming production of 'Footloose' the musical - youth edition.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, February 6th. You'll hear about the first year of 988, the new national suicide and crisis hotline, operating in the Tri County area. Plus, hear how truckers in the Midwest are ramping up recruitment to fight a worker shortage.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, September 6th. You'll hear how to get free bus rides from CityLink throughout the month of September, plus hear about an organization working to provide healthcare and other services to migrant and seasonal workers in the Peoria area.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 6, 2022. You'll hear the latest on the mass shooting in Highland Park. Plus, an author and photographer talk about their new book about restoring wetland habitats in the Illinois River watershed. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

An Illinois Senate committee has rejected one of Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's top pro-business priorities.The Democrat-controlled panel voted along…