Citigroup CEO visits campus Nov 11, 2009
Pandit was in town to announce preliminary third-quarter results of Citis foreclosure prevention activities in Missouri ... I think we have some 6,000 employees in Missouri and 4,500 in St. Louis. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Some key Obama administration jobs still unfilled Nov 10, 2009
of Missouri is among those blocking action on the General Services Administration chief while the agency mulls a new federal building in Kansas City. "We are awaiting completion of their alternative plan," communications director Shana Marchio says. (USA Today)
NT webmaster Nov 9, 2009
bluenurse wrote on Nov 4, 2009 9:40 PM:" I think the people who see adoption as an option need to get out there & lobby for laws making it easier for people to adopt, without the tremendous amount of money & all the red tape. People of less means often have tremendous amounts of love to give - maybe can't give children lots of extras but love them & teach them to respect others & be responsible adults. I have discussed this very issue at the Missouri capitol with some of the most pro-life people... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Tate Sworn In as New Alderman Nov 9, 2009
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A Great Pro-Life Victory Nov 9, 2009
Who, on the same day, voted in Missouri and Ohio not to liberalize gambling. And who voted for Obama from coast to coast while also keeping the black and Catholic churches (especially) going. (The American Conservative)
2010 elections: Democratic fears, GOP hopes Nov 9, 2009
Democrats want to pick up seats left open by retiring GOP senators in Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, New Hampshire, and Ohio. They also are seeking to overtake scandal-scarred Republican Sen. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Judicial selection could be future issue for Legislature Nov 9, 2009
One scenario mentioned during the committee hearings was to move toward what is known as the Missouri Plan where judicial candidates for vacancies are selected first by an established commission which then makes recommendations to the governor. Article Rating. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Voters: Give Us Jobs, Results, Not Spats Nov 8, 2009
The biggest danger for Democrats is to be too cautious and conservative in crafting major legislation such as health care, said Missouri Democratic Party Chairman Craig Hosmer. "You try to be bipartisan, but if you can't, you've got to get something done," he said. (KSBW 8, CA)
Historic vote looms on Capitol Hill today Nov 8, 2009
Hello, my name in Patrick Nemechek, D.O. and Im a board-certified specialist in Internal Medicine located in Kansas City, Missouri. I have specialized in the treatment of persons infected with HIV for approximately 15 years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Judicial selection could be future issue for Legislature Nov 8, 2009
One scenario mentioned during the committee hearings was to move toward what is known as the Missouri Plan where judicial candidates for vacancies are selected first by an established commission which then makes recommendations to the governor. Article Rating. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Late TV Listings Nov 8, 2009
Guests: Senators Jack Reed of Rhode Island and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina; Representatives Ike Skelton of Missouri and Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida; Ed Rollins, Republican consultant. 10:30 a.m. (4). (Boston Globe)
Judicial selection could be future issue for Legislature Nov 7, 2009
One scenario mentioned during the committee hearings was to move toward what is known as the Missouri Plan where judicial candidates for vacancies are selected first by an established commission which then makes recommendations to the governor. Article Rating. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Woman gets probation for statutory rape (10) Nov 7, 2009
Dan posted on Thursday, October 18th, 2007 at 3:46 pmWill some one explain to me how this women got probation and the article beside it a Missouri man could get up to 30 years for having a conversation with a undercover agent over the internet. Some thing is wrong especially the double standard because if that had been a male instead of a female he would be going away for a long time not setting at home waiting for the next young boy victim curious posted on Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 at... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Salaries to Remain the Same for Elected Officials Nov 7, 2009
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AP: Old Missouri 'Blue Books' Now Available Online Nov 7, 2009
(AP) - Missouri history buffs have new online tool. Secretary of State Robin Carnahan has posted historic copies of Missouri's official state manual on the Web ... missouridigitalheritage. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Commission Officially Separates Court Clerk, Recorder Positions Nov 7, 2009
"I think growth-wise we reached this point a few years ago. "I think the citizens will be well served by a full-time recorder," Jordan said. The recorder is responsible for filing numerous documents, including real estate transactions, land transfers, divorces and marriage licenses. The commissioners raised the possibility about separating both offices last week when the salary commission met to determine the pay for elected officials in 2011. However, the decision was delayed until the... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Voters: Give Us Jobs, Results, Not Spats Nov 7, 2009
The biggest danger for Democrats is to be too cautious and conservative in crafting major legislation such as health care, said Missouri Democratic Party Chairman Craig Hosmer. "You try to be bipartisan, but if you can't, you've got to get something done," he said. (KCRA 3, CA)
Take to the phones! Nov 6, 2009
Meanwhile, Planned Parenthood has organized rallies and demonstrations in states from Georgia and Pennsylvania to Missouri and Utah, and has also launched the Parenthood Pledge, "a grass-roots campaign to engage activists and supporters across the country and urge them to put every elected leader in America on notice: the American people will not allow hardliners to use the Supreme Court's reckless decision to threaten women's health. The Planned Parenthood Pledge will be shared with members of... (Salon)
Commission Officially Separates Court Clerk, Recorder Positions Nov 6, 2009
"I think growth-wise we reached this point a few years ago. "I think the citizens will be well served by a full-time recorder," Jordan said. The recorder is responsible for filing numerous documents, including real estate transactions, land transfers, divorces and marriage licenses. The commissioners raised the possibility about separating both offices last week when the salary commission met to determine the pay for elected officials in 2011. However, the decision was delayed until the... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Salaries to Remain the Same for Elected Officials Nov 6, 2009
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A Tale of Two Priests Nov 6, 2009
And as Election Day approached in 2004, Burke issued a warning to Catholics in the key swing state of Missouri that they should not present themselves for Communion if they voted for pro-choice candidates. The Archbishop's outspoken comments did not go unnoticed in Rome. (Time.com)
Voters to pols: Give us jobs, results, not spats Nov 6, 2009
The biggest danger for Democrats is to be too cautious and conservative in crafting major legislation such as health care, said Missouri Democratic Party Chairman Craig Hosmer. "You try to be bipartisan, but if you can't, you've got to get something done," he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
AP: Obama's Democrats Face Setbacks in Elections Nov 5, 2009
" Voters also will decide ballot measures in a number of states. In Maine there is a referendum on gay marriage, whether to accept or reject a same-sex marriage law approved by legislators in May. In Washington, voters will decide whether to keep a legislature-approved "everything but marriage" domestic partnerships law, which grants registered partners the same legal rights as married couples. Ohio voters will decide on legalizing casino gambling. ?Washington Missouri 2009 Submit your comment... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Democrats: GOP Backlash Likely in '10 Nov 5, 2009
Democrats have their eye on Republican primary challenges in Florida, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Ohio, Nevada, Colorado, Missouri, New Hampshire, Arkansas and Kentucky. "The tea partiers and the birthers and the far right of their party is moving these candidates in that direction, and that's a lot harder when you have to win in the general election," Mr. Menendez said. (Newsmax)
Scientists try elevator to space Nov 5, 2009
The highly technical contest brought teams from Missouri, Alaska and Seattle to Rogers Dry Lake in the Mojave Desert, most familiar to the public as a space shuttle landing site. The contest requires their machines to climb 2,953 feet (nearly 1 kilometer) up a cable slung beneath a helicopter hovering nearly a mile high. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Prop N passes by wide margin Nov 4, 2009
Special election, Missouri House 74th District: STACEY NEWMAN (D) 61 ... 7 percent Special election in the 74th Missouri House District to fill the seat formerly occupied by Democrat Steve Brown, who resigned the seat on Aug. 26 after pleading guilty to federal corruption charges ... Special election, Missouri Senate 4th District: JOE KEAVENY (D), unopposed Special election in the 4th Missouri Senate District to fill the seat formerly occupied by Democrat Jeff Smith, who also resigned on Aug. 26... (Washington University Student Life, MO)
AP: Obama's Democrats Face Setbacks in Elections Nov 4, 2009
" Voters also will decide ballot measures in a number of states. In Maine there is a referendum on gay marriage, whether to accept or reject a same-sex marriage law approved by legislators in May. In Washington, voters will decide whether to keep a legislature-approved "everything but marriage" domestic partnerships law, which grants registered partners the same legal rights as married couples. Ohio voters will decide on legalizing casino gambling. ?Washington Missouri 2009 Submit your comment... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Council Hears Request To Name 72 Bypass Veterans Drive Nov 4, 2009
The city was advised the meter readers clothing must be all cotton according to Missouri Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (MIRMA) Insurance requirements ... 2008 Pulitzer Missouri Newspapers. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Al Gore: "I am optimistic" Nov 4, 2009
During the discussion, Clinton told his vice president that he was disappointed that Gore had not used him in the last ten days of the 2000 campaign in strategically significant states--Arkansas, Tennessee, New Hampshire, and Missouri. But Clinton said he could understand that. (Salon)
Schools Improve School Lunch Certification Nov 4, 2009
The bottom four -- the District of Columbia, Idaho, Missouri and New Hampshire -- directly enrolled 50 percent or fewer students whose families received food stamps. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the report shows areas where states can improve. (Click2Houston, TX)
Pelosi’s Kamikazes? Nov 4, 2009
Our own John Gizzi picks the following 25 as the House seats Republicans can pick up next year: in Alabama, Bobby Bright and Parker Griffith; in Arizona, Ann Kirkpatrick and Harry Mitchell; Connecticut Jim Himes; in Florida Alan Grayson and Ron Klein; in Georgia, Jim Marshall; in Idaho, Walt Minnick; in Illinois, Debbie Halvorsen; in Louisiana, Charlie Melancon (running for Senate); in Maryland, Frank Kratovil; in Michigan, Mark Schauer; in Missouri, Ike Skelton; in Mississippi, Travis Childers;... (Human Events Online)
3 million acres taken out of conservation program Nov 4, 2009
Farm state senators and others soon will get a taste of what their colleagues from Missouri already have piled high on their desks: thousands of letters from farmers urging them to vote against the climate and energy bill. The Missouri Farm Bureau started the letter campaign early, weeks before the bill was fully written and made public. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
After flurry of stimulus spending, questionable projects pile up... Nov 4, 2009
- $462,000 to purchase 22 concrete toilets for use in the Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri. - $3. (The Drudge Report)
Political Grapevine Nov 3, 2009
Missouri Republican Congressman Roy Blunt says: "It's outrageous that in Missouri, expectant mothers, children and others vulnerable to the H1N1 virus do not have access to the vaccine and our tax dollars are funding vaccines for accused terrorists detained at Gitmo.". Michigan Democrat Bart Stupak wrote to Army Secretary John McHugh: "As long as Americans must wait to receive the vaccine, the detainees in Guantanamo Bay should not be given preferential treatment.". (Fox News)
Commission To Make Recorder Position Full Time Nov 2, 2009
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Audit reveals $13K missing from union funds Nov 2, 2009
According to our union constitution any member can file charges to remove someone from office who they think violated the constitution through improper use of union funds or to seek turn the matter over to local law enforcement authorities," Zavodny said.Zavodny said rather than an individual union member doing this, he said he would hope that the decision would be made by the union leadership.Asked how he feels about the union local not turning the matter over to law enforcement authorities,... (Fulton Sun, MO)
Pelosi's Kamikazes? Nov 2, 2009
Our own John Gizzi picks the following 25 as the House seats Republicans can pick up next year: in Alabama, Bobby Bright and Parker Griffith; in Arizona, Ann Kirkpatrick and Harry Mitchell; Connecticut Jim Himes; in Florida Alan Grayson and Ron Klein; in Georgia, Jim Marshall; in Idaho, Walt Minnick; in Illinois, Debbie Halvorsen; in Louisiana, Charlie Melancon (running for Senate); in Maryland, Frank Kratovil; in Michigan, Mark Schauer; in Missouri, Ike Skelton; in Mississippi, Travis Childers;... (Human Events Online)
City Can't Use Capital Tax for Bridge Study Nov 2, 2009
Members of the Missouri Highway 47 Bridge Committee last week suggested including funds for such a study in the anticipated campaign to seek renewal of the tax ... The city of Hermann, for example, contributed funds for lighting on the new Missouri River bridge built there a couple of years ago, he pointed out ... The Missouri Department of Transportation took it over for maintenance after the debt on the bridge was paid off, he noted. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Council Hears Request To Name 72 Bypass Veterans Drive Oct 31, 2009
The city was advised the meter readers clothing must be all cotton according to Missouri Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (MIRMA) Insurance requirements ... 2008 Pulitzer Missouri Newspapers. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Energy sector shakes out another IPO Oct 31, 2009
headquartered in Missouri City, seeks to raise as much as $150 million and line up a slot on the. Global originally filed paperwork with the in 2006 for an IPO seeking to raise as much as $145 million. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
OUR VIEW: Election, not budget, on state leaders minds Oct 31, 2009
Just this week, our neighbors in Missouri announced 300 million in cuts planned for the remainder of the fiscal year that ends next summer, cuts necessary because of revenue falling below projections. The story is the same in other cities and states. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Sources: Abdullah to pull out of Afghan runoff Oct 31, 2009
Billy Hill wrote on Oct 26, 2009 11:19 AM:" Yeah Obama.......organize this! The only difference between 8th century Afghanistan and 21st century Afghanistan is a few million AK-47's. Most of the 28 million have never seen a toilet or toilet paper for that matter. Dealing with ancient tribes is near impossible AS ALL OF HISTORY HAS TAUGHT US! Cowlitz1...blah,blah,blah! This stupid "event" could be over tomorrow....the military knows where the enemy is and that......ummmm......would be WHERE THE... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Audit reveals $13K missing from union funds Oct 31, 2009
According to our union constitution any member can file charges to remove someone from office who they think violated the constitution through improper use of union funds or to seek turn the matter over to local law enforcement authorities," Zavodny said.Zavodny said rather than an individual union member doing this, he said he would hope that the decision would be made by the union leadership.Asked how he feels about the union local not turning the matter over to law enforcement authorities,... (Fulton Sun, MO)
City Can't Use Capital Tax for Bridge Study Oct 31, 2009
Members of the Missouri Highway 47 Bridge Committee last week suggested including funds for such a study in the anticipated campaign to seek renewal of the tax ... The city of Hermann, for example, contributed funds for lighting on the new Missouri River bridge built there a couple of years ago, he pointed out ... The Missouri Department of Transportation took it over for maintenance after the debt on the bridge was paid off, he noted. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Census report: for more seniors, rising well-being Oct 30, 2009
EASY RIDER: Eugene Veras pedaled around his Missouri neighborhood last summer to improve his fitness. GABRIEL B. TAIT/ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH/AP/FILE. (Yahoo News -- Aging)
Missouri man says he fights off attack in Kabul Oct 30, 2009
The Information you need. Friday, October 30, 2009. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
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Missouri man says he fights off attack in Kabul. Advertisement. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Thompson on NY-23 race: We're not 'deaf, dumb and blind' Oct 29, 2009
BY Missouri Mule on 10/27/2009 at 19:26The religous right controls the GOP now and has for a while; They have lost the Northeast and their moderates. This is exactly what their defacto leader(Limbaugh )wanted , to flush and purge the party of moderates and rinos. (TheHill.com)
11 Killed in Taliban Attack on U.N. in Kabul Oct 29, 2009
A man from Kansas City, Missouri, said he held off gunmen with a Kalashnikov until a group of guests escaped through the laundry room. It was the biggest in a series of attacks intended to undermine next month's presidential runoff election. (Fox News)
Looking Back Oct 29, 2009
Amos Gingerich came in from his home in Versailles, Missouri Saturday morning, to be present at the sale of his farm and have a little visit with friends here. John Hambsher and wife left Tuesday for Jefferson County, Nebraska where they intend to make their home. (Kalona News, IA)
UN re-evaluates Afghan mission after bloody attack Oct 29, 2009
Billy Hill wrote on Oct 26, 2009 11:19 AM:" Yeah Obama.......organize this! The only difference between 8th century Afghanistan and 21st century Afghanistan is a few million AK-47's. Most of the 28 million have never seen a toilet or toilet paper for that matter. Dealing with ancient tribes is near impossible AS ALL OF HISTORY HAS TAUGHT US! Cowlitz1...blah,blah,blah! This stupid "event" could be over tomorrow....the military knows where the enemy is and that......ummmm......would be WHERE THE... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Council Hears Request To Name 72 Bypass Veterans Drive Oct 29, 2009
The city was advised the meter readers clothing must be all cotton according to Missouri Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (MIRMA) Insurance requirements ... 2008 Pulitzer Missouri Newspapers. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Taliban attack on UN house leads to panic and heroics Oct 29, 2009
He s got more guts than a Missouri mule. It was not possible to reach others who had been at the guest house to verify Turner s account. (Boston Globe)
Related: U.S. contractor says he fights off attack in Kabul Oct 29, 2009
"He's got more guts than a Missouri mule.". Turner returned to the guest house hours after the attack to collect his personal belongings. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
U.N. workers scramble over roofs during Kabul attack Oct 29, 2009
"He's got more guts than a Missouri mule.". It was not possible to reach others who had been staying at the guest house to verify Turner's account. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Afghan police: 12 dead in attack on UN in Kabul Oct 28, 2009
An adequate fleet of bombers can take off from Missouri and in 16 hrs. the war could be over. (Longview Daily News, WA)
City Can't Use Capital Tax for Bridge Study Oct 28, 2009
Members of the Missouri Highway 47 Bridge Committee last week suggested including funds for such a study in the anticipated campaign to seek renewal of the tax ... The city of Hermann, for example, contributed funds for lighting on the new Missouri River bridge built there a couple of years ago, he pointed out ... The Missouri Department of Transportation took it over for maintenance after the debt on the bridge was paid off, he noted. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Financing Government in Dark Hits Taxpayers Where No-Bid Deals Predominate Oct 27, 2009
In the absence of competition, some local government borrowers including Oregon school districts, Hawaii counties, and Missouri municipalities have used the same underwriter for years, public records show. Beaver County relied on Commonwealth Securities to manage all but one of its bond issues since at least 1986, according to county records and transaction documents. (Bloomberg -- US)
Crazy Shade of Winter Oct 26, 2009
com, landed in my inbox: "Jenny U. from Missouri did what any parent would: When her son needed a... Grim Queens vigil for hero son More than 400 friends and relatives held a candlelight vigil over the weekend for Gerardo "Jerry" Antoniello, who was killed last month protecting his pizzeria-owner dad from robbers. Antoniello, 29, was shot in the... Times Square amnesia gal is ID'd The 18-year-old amnesiac found wandering around Times Square has been identified as Kacie Peterson, a troubled teen... (Yahoo News -- Severe U.S. Weather)
Late TV listings Oct 25, 2009
Guests: Senators Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and Claire McCaskill of Missouri; Laura Ingraham, Fox contributor and talk radio host; Cynthia Tucker of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution; Al Hunt of Bloomberg News; John Podesta, chief executive of the Center for American Progress. 9 a.m. (5). (Boston Globe)
Duesenberg TruePower, Inc. Offering 25% 3-year Notes for Seed Capital Oct 25, 2009
Canines compete in Incredible Dog Challenge in Missouri. Yahoo. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Local news briefs Oct 23, 2009
AMMC received the organization s Best Practices award and Medical Director of the Year award for 2009 over hospital emergency rooms represented in Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky and West Virginia. AMMC received the Best Practices award based on: improvement in specific metrics including: length of stay, patient entrance to specific exam times, decrease in patients who leave prior to being treated, and improved patient satisfaction initiatives; improvement in the operational... (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Minn.: Bong Water Can Get You in Hot Water Oct 23, 2009
I had my car searched twice in 4 days when I went to Missouri to visit my parents because I had Cal. license plates, so I must be a drug dealer and 3 days later had a highway patrolman behind me ignore a r 00001D19 ed-light runner and keep tailing me. I've been randomly drug tested at work twice in 100 days, passing both times. (CBS News)
Poll shows Illinoisans want big budget cuts but oppose trimming in many areas Oct 22, 2009
NeoCon Academician wrote on Oct 21, 2009 6:31 PM:" #1Of those states which impose an income tax, the lowest maximum rate is that of Illinois-----------------And now the rest of the story...In 2009, Illinois taxpayers had to work until April 13 to pay their total tax bill, ranking the state 15th nationally. Illinois' Tax Freedom Day falls on the same day as national Tax Freedom Day. The Tax Freedom Days of neighboring states are: Wisconsin, April 13 (ranked 12th nationally); Iowa, April 4 (ranked... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Tax increases are coming because theyre necesssary Oct 22, 2009
Other states reporting saved education jobs are Missouri with more than 8,500 and Minnesota with more than 5,900. In Michigan, where officials said 19,500 jobs have been saved or created, three out of four were in education. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
