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August, 2012 | Missouri Political News Service - Part 2

Entries from August 2012

NYT: Fear of ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Has Industry Pulling Back‏

August 6th, 2012 · No Comments

The New York Times reports today, “A rising number of manufacturers are canceling new investments and putting off new hires because they fear paralysis in Washington will force hundreds of billions in tax increases and budget cuts in January, undermining economic growth in the coming months. Executives at companies making everything from electrical components and […]

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Spence Ad Highlights Closed Company – That’s Still in Business! Really

August 2nd, 2012 · No Comments

We’re going to make a prediction here. If Dave Spence is the Republican nominee for governor, his race against Nixon in the fall will make Nixon’s race against Kenny Hulshof in 2008 look like a nail biter. No offense to Mr. Spence, but his name needs to be nowhere near or on a ballot for […]

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STL Alderman Calls for Black Unity on Tuesday; Supports White State Rep. Candidate Over Black Candidate

August 2nd, 2012 · No Comments

Typical liberal. Do as I say, not what I do. The hypocrisy meter is off the scale on this one! This is too rich! Mr. French is calling for Black unity next Tuesday at the polls while he supports a white school choice, Rex Sinquefield supported candidate. Really???? Mr. Casas’ opponent Michael Butler has the […]

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Brunner ‘Friend’ Charlie Dooley Has STL County Taxpayers on Hook for Million$$$$

August 2nd, 2012 · No Comments

A misguided and costly decision by an arrogant regime hell bent on repaying its cronies has St. Louis County taxpayers on the hook for millions of dollars to three local trash haulers. St. Louis Beacon The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that three haulers are entitled to damages because St. Louis County followed improper procedures when […]

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Dems Boasting Of Obamacare Mandates, But Refuse To Vote On Them

August 2nd, 2012 · No Comments

Politico reports, “The Obama administration’s requirement that nearly all insurance plans provide contraceptives without a co-pay begins Wednesday, giving Democrats a new talking point about the benefits of the [health care] law and Republicans a new hook to repeal the whole thing. On Capitol Hill Tuesday, Democrats talked up the law’s benefits for women’s health […]

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