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08.01.2008 2:04 pm

Gaw targets Baker in new ad

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Former State House speaker Steve Gaw, part of a crowded field of Democrats running for Congress in the 9th District, has a new ad targeting one of his opponents, State Rep. Judy Baker from Columbia.

Gaw criticizes Baker’s vote on a…

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07.24.2008 3:02 pm

More GOP personal money flowing into 9th District contest

The Associated Press is reporting that the latest federal campaign-finance filings show that the 9th District congressional battle is attracting more money from some candidates’ pocketbooks.

As the AP states:

Former state tourism director Blaine Luetkemeyer loaned his campaign $325,000 last month in…

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07.17.2008 11:49 am

Hulshof switches vote on Medicare reimbursement bill

U.S. Rep. Kenny Hulshof was one of 24 House Republicans to switch their votes on Tuesday’s vote that will postpone cuts in Medicare payments to doctors.

When the bill was voted on in the House on June 24, Hulshof voted against…

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07.11.2008 4:10 pm

Ken Jacob moving in on Clay’s seat? Only in typo

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Don’t believe everything you read — especially in political press releases.

Witness the headline over a release from former state senator Ken Jacob, who today debated other Democrats running for Congress in the 9th District:

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Debate? District? From someone who…

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06.25.2008 1:35 pm

Olivo brings personal experience to immigration issue

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Congressional hopeful Brock Olivo says that a personal stake in immigration won’t stop him from taking a tough stance on those in the country illegally. Brock Olivo

The former Mizzou gridiron star is the great-grandson of Italian immigrants.

After his stint in the…

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06.24.2008 6:50 pm

Onder: Will just say No to more energy taxes

State Rep. Bob Onder, R-Lake St. Louis and a candidate for Congress, announced today that he will “vigorously oppose all efforts to raise energy taxes relating to climate change that would result in a net increase in federal revenue.”
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06.18.2008 2:05 pm

Luetkemeyer agrees with McCain, supports more drilling

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

We know that Claire McCaskill does not approve of John McCain’s push to expand off-shore drilling for oil, but not all Missouri politicians share that sentiment. Luetkemeyer

Congressional hopeful Blaine Luetkemeyer, running in a crowded Republican primary for the 9th District seat now held…

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06.17.2008 6:26 am

Rep. Blunt boasts roasts, while Hulshof sees red

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

U.S. Rep. Roy Blunt’s day job is tallying votes, but he’s found a side gig counting beans — or, at least, brewing them. Roy Blunt

Financial disclosure forms for Blunt, the minority whip, and other lawmakers were released yesterday, showing how the legislators…

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06.09.2008 6:19 am

“Values” the focus of Hulshof’s lastest ad

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Kenny Hulshof is looking to gain a foothold as the “values” candidate in his latest ad for governor.

The Columbia congressman — competing with state Treasurer Sarah Steelman for the GOP nomination — has a new commercial out that portrays him…

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