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KY3 Political Notebook: Skelton: 2011 Not An Exit Date

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:42:00 -0500

Rep. Ike Skelton told The Hill that President Obama's timetable to begin withdrawing from Afghanistan in the summer of 2011 "is not an exit date." "It's not an exit date. It's a goal," said Skelton.
The House Armed Services Committee chair also scoffed [...]

KY3 Political Notebook: McCaskill Presses Obama on Climate Plan

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:20:00 -0500

Sen. Claire McCaskill was one of nine Democratic lawmakers to sign a letter to President Obama Thursday that says other countries should take a larger role in dealing with climate change. "Poorly designed climate policies could jeopardize US national interests by imposing burdens on" [...]

Missouri Political News Service: Cleaver & CBC: Obama “Not Doing Enough to Help African-Americans”

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:47:06 -0500

It’s just human nature for “rats to flee a sinking ship” and by all indications, the SS Obama is taking on water fast. But it’s surprising to us that members of the Congressional Black Caucus are one of the first groups in the water! After quotes like these from Congressman Cleaver [...]

MPN: Missouri Political News: Key State Senators back Schweich for Auditor

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:18:00 -0500

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A handful of Republican state Senators pledged support Thursday for former Ambassador Tom Schweich's (R) campaign for state Auditor.

Schweich's backers include Sens. Brad Lager, Delbert Scott, Kurt Schaefer, Bill Stouffer and Charlie Shields.

“As a former Budget Chairman and a fiscal conservative, [...]

Political Fix: Jay Nixon: “This is the year” to pass autism insurance mandate

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:09:40 -0500

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JEFFERSON CITY - Gov. Jay Nixon wants insurers to cover $72,000 a year in “life-changing therapies” for the mounting number of autistic children in the state.

Flanked by a bipartisan group of legislators, Nixon held a press conference in his Capitol…

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Show Me Progress: FDL Action Health Care Update: Thursday, Dec. 3rd

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:31:33 -0500

by FDL Action, promoted by hotflash Here are the FDL Action health care reform highlights for Thursday, December 3. 1. Jon Walker reports that "Thomas Carper's terrible new "alternative" to a public option is not winning over progressives in the House," with Rep. Raul Grijalva of Arizona saying, "I think that" [...]

Political Fix: House committee tells prez Forsee he got it wrong

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:28:03 -0500

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Forsee

WASHINGTON — University of Missouri system president Gary Forsee stirred up a ruckus on campus when he waded into the global controversy of climate change two weeks ago by declaring his opposition to legislation pending in Congress.

“We have grave concerns,” Forsee wrote…

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KansasCity.com Prime Buzz: Cauthen's hearing December 10th

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:20:48 -0500

Here's the gist of the letter that Kansas City Mayor Mark Funkhouser sent today to former City Manager Wayne Cauthen:

Dear Wayne:

On November 24, 2009, you had hand-delivered to the City Clerk your letter demanding the “name clearing” hearing before the City Council provided for in Section 218(e)(3)(B) of the [...]

KansasCity.com Prime Buzz: Thursday's open thread

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:22:05 -0500

Jobless fair at the White House. Chilly outside. Even colder at Tiger Woods' house. Enjoy...

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Show Me Progress: How teabaggers mark "their" territory

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:37:20 -0500

Right wingnuttia just can't get over it. It's in their nature. Today I found the following vandalism on a bumper sticker that has been attached to my vehicle since the 2008 election: How witty. Not to worry, there is another: I have approximately twenty-five remaining from the campaign. At this rate I'll run [...]