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June, 2009 | Missouri Political News Service - Part 6

Entries from June 2009

“Only a Little Bit Pregnant”

June 1st, 2009 · No Comments

You know how ridiculous it would sound if a woman said she was only a “little bit pregnant?” Well Sen. Nodler’s convenient definition of earmarks is about on par with that statement. SNL reporter Chad livengood had a good Sunday piece on what the Senator considers earmarks: Republican congressional candidate Gary Nodler says a special […]

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Tags: Senator. Kit Bond

The Tyranny of the Majority: TMR Interview With Rep. Jason Kander

June 1st, 2009 · No Comments

From The Missouri Record: Why did you decide to run for State Representative? I always had a very serious interest in political affairs and public service.  While I was overseas I saw the direct consequences of policy decisions and saw the outcome of politics.  For instance, [there were] missions where we should have had helicopters […]

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Tags: Kansas City · MO Legislature

Attorney to Announce Run for STL County Executive

June 1st, 2009 · No Comments

From Missouri Matters: PLEASE NOTE THAT BILL CORRIGAN WILL FORMALLY ANNOUNCE THAT HE IS A CANDIDATE FOR THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION TO SERVE AS ST. LOUIS COUNTY EXECUTIVE ON TUESDAY JUNE 2, 2009 AT 11:00 AM AT KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER IN THE SMALL GYM. KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER IS LOCATED AT 111 S.GEYER, KIRKWOOD, MO. 63122. THIS […]

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Tags: St. Louis · STL County Executive Charlie Dooley