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Entries from February 2009

Big Story Breaking in Jeff City?

February 19th, 2009 · 1 Comment

The Missouri Political News Service is investigating serious allegations coming out of Jefferson City. According to our sources, serious charges have been leveled by one legislator against another. We are gathering the facts, and if the allegations prove to be true, you know you will read it here first! Developing….

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Tags: MO Legislature

STL American: [Thug] Slay Snubs Black Lawyers

February 19th, 2009 · No Comments

Former State Rep. Betty Thompson is holding a Black History event  for Mayor Frances Slay (insert joke here) today at her son’s construction business. The address is Kwame Building Group, 1204 Washington Avenue, Suite 200. ($50 bucks to anyone who video tapes the attendees entering and leaving the fundraiser) The St. Louis American has story [...]

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Tags: Mayor Frances Slay · St. Louis

KCMO Talk Radio 710 Podcast: Monday Morning Matchup February 15, 2009

February 18th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Click here to listen (Courtesy KCMO) Jeff Roe the token Republican, Phil Levota the token Democrat talk with Chris Stigall about the state of politics in Missouri, and around the U.S..

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Tags: Jeff Roe · Kansas City

Quote of the Day: Rep. Skelton: “Buildup Will Treat Guam Fairly”

February 18th, 2009 · No Comments

“Skelton pledged that he and the his fellow house members will treat Guam fairly when it comes Congress’ role in the buildup. Speaking just one day after the U.S. and Japan signed an international accord finalizing the Marine’s relocation, Skelton said Congress must respect Guam’s role in the plan.” Read more… Related: Guampdn.com: Skelton: Buildup [...]

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Tags: Picture/Quote of the Day · Rep. Ike Skelton

“Thug” Slay Scheduled to Attend Black History Month Fundraiser Hosted By Former State Rep. Betty Thompson

February 18th, 2009 · No Comments

Former State Rep. Betty Thompson is holding a Black History event  for Mayor Frances Slay (insert joke here) tomorrow (February 19th) at her son’s construction business. The address is Kwame Building Group, 1204 Washington Avenue, Suite 200. We hear there’s free admission to those who bring a donut!   Hi five man! Aren’t these Black [...]

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Tags: Mayor Frances Slay · St. Louis

Picture of the Day: “Lois Linton & Jan Klarich, My Political Moms”

February 18th, 2009 · No Comments

The most popular picture to date on “Missouri Matters” is from member Chris Howard. Chris is the current treasurer for the St. Louis County Republican Central Committee. (That’s me in the background with the late Rep. Sherman Parker and Chris Arps)

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Tags: Picture/Quote of the Day