Sen. Jane Cunningham, R- discusses ways to provide predictability for homeowners regarding property taxes; touches on the Amy Hestir Student Protection Act, which addresses sexual misconduct; and informs citizens about free, state-sponsored Internet classes. Hat tip: MoSenCunningham  [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/ii-rwrL-1Dw” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /]

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Of course, MOPNS was the first to tell you about Temple’s new job after his dismissal from his other lobbying gig. Is this why he was trying to “keep it on the down low?” AP: Former Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt has a third job – at a Washington, D.C., lobbying firm Cassidy & Associates clients […]

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As Missouri’s unemployment rate hit 7.3% and the economy is shrinking, most Missourians are cutting back. In fact, this is the case across America. Recognizing these tough economic times, President Obama announced that none of his top administrative staff would receive a pay increase. And the Missouri House of Representatives also sent a clear message […]

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Hat tip: University of New Mexico/Talk Radio News Service Sen. Claire McCaskill, speaking at the Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan says that Harry Truman is turning in his grave because we have failed not only the military, but the American people as well. Click here to listen  (0:36)

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…And Kit is a good listener. Look at all the bad advice he’s been listening to lately! Voting to confirm Holder. His ardent support of the auto bailout! …Sen. Kit Bond (R-Mo.) had seriously considered voting against Holder but eventually supported him. “I found Mr. Holder to be a good listener, which is an important […]

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Video challenging decision by the Special Administrative Board of the St. Louis Public Schools to place deed restrictions on the sale of current, and likely future, public schools to be closed by the St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) to entities seeking to re-open the buildings as charter or independent schools. Hat tip: CEAMOfficial   [kml_flashembed […]

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“Make no mistake, tax cheaters cheat us all, and the IRS should enforce our laws to the letter. ” Sen. Tom Daschle, Congressional Record, May 7, 1998 If you guessed that each had run ins with the tax man while either trying to get confirmed to a cabinet position or elected, then you are correct! […]

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From the Capital Calling blog: The group hasn’t been shy about shaking the cage of the Republican establishment. They have been fiercely critical, for instance, of Bond’s record on spending over the last few years. Club for Growth spokeswoman Nachama Soloveichik said her organization hasn’t made a decision on who to support in the Missouri’s […]

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The great thing about the blogosphere is the friendships that develop among bloggers. It’s definitely a competition to break stories and have a widely read blog, but we also link to each others work and offer suggestions when appropriate. Today, we want to help out our friends at FiredUp Missouri. They have a post today […]

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“Yuk.” – Senator McCaskill. We’re in full agreement with you Senator! Related: Video: Sen. McCaskill’s Advice To Aspiring Politicians: PAY YOUR TAXES! In light of appointed Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Daschle’s tax woes, Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill has advice for anyone who wishes to join the political field: “If you ever think you’re […]

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