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Entries Tagged as 'MO Legislature'

EXCLUSIVE: The Allegations That Started It All!

August 10th, 2010 · 4 Comments

This Brian Nieves/Shawn Bell mess is really starting to get ugly.
St. Louis Beacon:

According to Bell’s complaint, an angry Nieves grabbed Bell and shouted obscenities. At one point, Bell’s complaint alleges that Nieves head-butted him, displayed a gun and threatened to kill Bell. Nieves ordered Bell to take off his shirt, in part […]

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Tags: MO Legislature

LeVota Fined $15,500 for Ethics Violations: “I Don’t Know That I Had Any More Problems Than Anyone Else”

July 6th, 2010 · 5 Comments

 
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“I don’t know that I had any more problems than anyone else.”
Phil LeVota, current member of the Missouri State Democratic Committee, has been hit with a $15,500 fine for a string of ethics violations stemming from his 2008 run for a municipal judgeship in Lee’s Summit. He will only have to pay […]

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Tags: MO Legislature · Kansas City

The Best Bill of the Session? The Healthcare Freedom Act

May 14th, 2010 · 12 Comments

“Placing health care on the ballot is likely to draw enthusiastic participation from voters excited for the chance to make their voices heard in a meaningful way” – Washington Times editorial
Major Kudos to Sen. Jane Cunningham, I heardthepeopplesay.org, showmepatriots.org and STL Tea Party for giving the people of Missouri their rightful say on Obamacare. […]

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Tags: MO Legislature · Healthcare

Video: Rep. Eric Burlison: Missouri Budget Successfully Balanced

May 10th, 2010 · No Comments

Hat tip:RepEricBurlison

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Tags: MO Legislature · Videos

Code Blue Healthcare Freedom Act Rally

May 3rd, 2010 · 2 Comments

H/T: www.iheardthepeoplesay.org
**URGENT! THE RALLY OF THE YEAR! Please join us this Tuesday, May 4 in Jefferson City, at the Capitol, by 10:30 am, to stand together for the Health Care Freedom Act! Our senators really need your help! There have been numerous hurdles to get this legislation through the Senate, and this […]

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Tags: MO Legislature · Healthcare

Video: Rep. Tim Jones on Health Care Freedom Act

April 27th, 2010 · No Comments

Hat tip:RepTimJones

Related:
Rasmussen Reports:60% Believe Health Care Law Will Increase Deficit, 58% Favor Repeal

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