Congressman Skelton seems to be having second thoughts on his “strong support” for the plan to move U.S. soldiers from Japan and station them in Guam. On one of his annual winter trips to the sunny and warm island – where he was called a “big hit” – the Congressman stated the buildup “will be […]

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“In February, Rep. Ike Skelton (D., Mo.) and 10 other lawmakers reported that their four-day trip to Hawaii, Guam, Japan and South Korea cost taxpayers $465 a person. Later that month, Rep. Stephen Lynch (D., Mass.) and a delegation of lawmakers went to Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan and Hungry for five days, according to congressional records. […]

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For years, Ike Skelton’s reputation was that of a kind of rogue Democrat and more likely to vote independently.  However, after looking at the data it has become clear that recent years have marked a leftward shift – a definite indication that Nancy Pelosi’s influence over committee chairs has gotten to him. During the 111th […]

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Someone from Cong. Skelton’s office sure didn’t take too kindly to us criticizing the long serving politician’s affirmative vote on “Cap and Tax Trade” last week: “It’s a shame you right wing nuts have the audacity to suggest that Skelton is loosing (sic) touch with his constituents. I firmly believe that if he shows the […]

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Recent decisions by Congressman Ike Skelton have many wondering if Ike has lost touch with his voters, as his actions are beginning to look more like those of an east coast liberal Democrat than the midwest conservative Democrat that his district elected. Cap and trade legislation – potentially the biggest tax increase ever imposed upon […]

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It may be time for Congressman Skelton to give it up. This was his incredible excuse for voting against missile defense: “For too many years, we have not taken a balanced approach to missile defense, we have spent far too much money on programs that do not protect us from the threats that truly exist.” […]

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“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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Great Job Dave “pretty boy” Cantanese! Only a year and half late reporting that the Congressman sure enjoys Guam! MOPNS FLASHBACK: Now on to China… August 27th, 2007 The Missouri Political News Service is pleased to announce that the first leg of Congressman Skelton’s South Pacific Congressional junket was a resounding success. As we reported […]

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Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) yesterday released its preliminary analysis of the Fiscal Year 2009 Military Construction/Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act.  The report included 172 projects worth $1.2 billion, compared to 191 projects worth the same amount in fiscal 2008.  Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Robert Byrd (D-W.Va.) racked up $29.9 million in pork.  House Armed Service […]

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Rep. Ike Skelton Like most Missourians, I am downright angry that we find ourselves considering an economic rescue bill. But, sadly, the economic crisis we face is real and it must be addressed head on. Doing nothing is not an option. The consequences of inaction would be dire for America’s economic and national security and […]

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