U.S. Rep. Todd Akin (PoliticMo Photo) JOPLIN, Mo. — As his primary rivals chide him for his support of the congressional spending practice known as earmarking, U.S. Rep. Todd Akin is continuing to tout his support of the process. In…
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While touting Vi-Jon successes, Brunner chides criticism of company
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John Brunner. (Photo/Brunner campaign) — Republican U.S. Senate hopeful John Brunner has made his chief contention to primary voters that he is uniquely qualified for the U.S. Senate because of his lack of political experience and his extensive career in…
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U.S. Senate holds election year budget votes
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— The U.S. Senate voted down five budget proposals Wednesday, including one proposed by President Barack Obama and four proposed by Republicans. Republicans essentially forced votes on the measures, hoping in this election year to highlight the fact that the…
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Blunt: Voters concerned about economy, not social issues
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt has some advice for Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney: Focus on the economy. Speaking with reporters Wednesday afternoon, Blunt suggested Romney should not get sidetracked by some of the social issues that…
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Steelman, Brunner in heated feud over missed votes
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Brunner (AP Photo via KC Star) — Days after a relatively cordial debate in St. Joseph early Friday morning, Republican U.S. Senate contenders Sarah Steelman and John Brunner are still feuding over the issue of missed votes. On stage…
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Akin plans DC fundraiser Wednesday
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U.S. Rep. Todd Akin (PoliticMo Photo) — Being a member of Congress has its perks, and one of those perks is close proximity to a slew of potential campaign donors. Wednesday, less than two miles away from the U.S. Capitol,…