4th District Congressional candidate Jeff’ Parnell sings his classic political song that helped Bob Holden lose his primary race in 2004. Hat tip:JeffParnell08 [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/hN2cU-udQc8″ width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /]

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Congressmen Hulshof & Skelton with Sen. Kit Bond Jay Kersting, host of “Jefferson City’s Morning News” on NewsTalk 1240 KLIK, criticizes on his blog, both Congressmen Hulshof and Skelton on an earmark they recently sponsored: Yesterday, Congressman Ike Skelton proudly presented Federal TAXPAYER money to a law enforcement program that will do a lot to […]

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As a former prosecuting attorney, I am immensely pleased that the Supreme Court has recognized that the current Military Commissions system runs afoul of our Constitution. The Supreme Court has just disarmed the terrorists of one of their most powerful weapons against us. They can no longer claim that the U.S. is all talk when […]

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“This bill continues the committee’s commitment to restoring the readiness of our military as its first priority,” said Skelton, “Our military is under strain after six years of combat and five years of fighting on two fronts.- House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton Last year during a Congressional junket to Guam, Chairman Skelton said […]

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The sunny island resort nation of Guam has become a very popular destination spot for our elected leaders recently. Back in August, we reported to you that House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton to a took a trip to the country to attend the Guam Industry Forum. According to it’s website, the forum was […]

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By Daniel W. Reilly (photo credit John Shinkle) A self-described small-town “country lawyer,” Rep. Ike Skelton suddenly had the case of a lifetime last September. On trial was the conduct of the Iraq war, and as chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Missouri Democrat had the first crack at the two star witnesses: […]

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Looks like the elder statesmen Ike Skelton is a need of a little taxpayer funded rest and relaxation. Mr. Skelton, who is chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, will be visiting military installations is sunny Arizona this week. The Democratic congresswoman from the area said the purpose of the trip was to “help Skelton […]

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The National Defense University Foundation, celebrating their 25th Anniversary, presented the 2007 American Patriot Award to The Honorable John Warner and The Honorable Ike Skelton at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. Among the many guests on hand to celebrate NDUF’s 25th Anniversary and patriotism at it’s finest, were Mistress of Ceremonies Martha […]

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By Rep. Ike Skelton On April 11, 1951, President Harry S. Truman dismissed General Douglas MacArthur, the Supreme Commander in the Far East, when the General’s views regarding the Korean War and China collided with those of the President. The following day, my father—who was a Lexington, Missouri, lawyer and a friend of Truman’s since […]

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Washington, DC – Today House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton (D-MO), Ranking Member Duncan Hunter (R-CA) and Representative Richard Neal (D-MA) sent a letter to Secretary Gates expressing their concerns over reports that Iraq intends to purchase $100 million worth of military equipment from China. Text of the letter is below: Dear Secretary Gates: […]

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