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March, 2010 | Missouri Political News Service - Part 5

Entries from March 2010

Video: Rep. Tim Jones Weekly Update: More on the Health Care Freedom Act

March 8th, 2010 · No Comments

[kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/Pmzl_ZzcreM” width=”325″ height=”250″ wmode=”transparent” /] Related: Rasmussen Reports: 55% Say Congress Should Start Over On Health Care

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Tags: MO Legislature · Videos

24th State: Jay Nixon “Maida” Job Out Of Stimulus Dollars

March 8th, 2010 · No Comments

Another instance of “No Way” Jay cronyism, this time using federal stimulus dollars? 24th State: Seems Maida Coleman, the former minority leader for Democrats in the  Missouri State Senate has landed a full time gig in Jefferson City.  She’s working as something called a Designated Principal Assistant/Liaison.  That sure sounds like a government title, doesn’t […]

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Tags: Jay Nixon

Candice ‘Britt’ Britton Challenges Rep. Clay in Democratic Primary

March 5th, 2010 · No Comments

Wow! A common sense Democrat.  Find more photos like this on Missouri Matters I’m a Democrat, who believes that one must live within one’s means (income), except in an emergency. That includes our government. I believe that we must help those who can’t help themselves, such as, senior citizens, disabled, veterans, children, homeless, mentally ill, […]

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Tags: Rep. Lacy Clay

KMOX: Feds Cast “Wide Net” in Probe of StL County Contracts

March 5th, 2010 · No Comments

“Campaign consulting contracts of a former employee of the county executive’s staff, with allegations of high-pressure tactics to get politicians to hire the consultant.“ — KMOX.com Sherlock Holmes were not, but it’s becoming pretty obvious to us that the Feds are investigating former county lobbyist Darin Cline and Dooley consigliere John Temporiti. This is increasingly becoming […]

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Tags: St. Louis · STL County Executive Charlie Dooley

Clay Accuses Ethics Committee Of Double Standard in Rangel Scandal

March 5th, 2010 · No Comments

Former House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Charlie Rangel relaxing on the beach during his illegally sponsored corporate trip to the Caribbean. Instead of having some guts like President Obama and fellow Black Caucus member Artur Davis of Alabama, Congressman Clay plays the much over used race card when commenting on the ethics troubles of […]

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Tags: Rep. Lacy Clay

The Greyfalcon on Ed Martin’s Health Care Forum

March 4th, 2010 · No Comments

The only way conservatives can defeat incumbents is for them to have a clear message. Ed Martin has been presenting his vision for the nation using town hall meetings where the people help him shape tell his story. The focus of Martin’s message on Wednesday’s gathering was that that America must liberate itself from the […]

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Tags: Rep. Russ Carnahan

A Profile in Courage…NOT!!!!! – Representative Jeff Roorda

March 4th, 2010 · No Comments

Many Missouri Democrats have been taking a walk lately when faced with tough votes. You see, Democrats want to avoid talking about important issues like socialized medicine, a balanced budget, and the state’s overwhelming opposition to Cap and Trade. Yesterday, another Democrat state representative took a walk when it came time to discuss an important […]

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Tags: MO Legislature

SEIU Beatdown Victim Gets Court Date

March 4th, 2010 · No Comments

Biggovernment.com: Today, Kenneth called to tell me that they set a date for his court case. The prosecuting attorney Victor Melenbrink notified him that his court time is 7 AM CST- April 23rd. Paul J. D’Agrosa will be representing the SEIU defendents in the case. Elston McGowan is still receiving workman’s comp(?) after being injured […]

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Tags: St. Louis

More Proof Clay Doesn’t Care About Constituents?

March 3rd, 2010 · No Comments

Graphic courtesy of opensecrets.org We learned a couple of weeks ago where Congressman Clay’s true loyalties lie. It is sadly with his puppet masters in the notorious “rent to own” industry. According to opensecrets, two of the top four contributors to Mr. Clay this year are a national rent to own chain and the industry’s […]

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Tags: Rep. Lacy Clay

Dooley Calls Constituent a Liar. At least He Didn’t Call Him a ‘Hater’

March 3rd, 2010 · No Comments

“Most of the speculation has revolved around former Dooley lobbyist Darin Cline, who resigned last fall amid confirmed reports at the time that he was involved in a personal-tax dispute with the IRS. “Have the feds called us about Darin Cline? Yes,” Scott said.” Read more… According to Post Dispatch reporter Paul Hampel, there were […]

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Tags: St. Louis · STL County Executive Charlie Dooley