From the monthly archives:

July 2009

Slowdown expected in "Cash for Clunkers"

by admin on July 31, 2009

in Business

The "Cash for Clunkers" program at Missouri car dealers is grinding to a halt only a few days after it started. The billion dollars intended to underwrite the program for three months has just about run out in the first week.

The United States House has voted another two-billion dollars for the program. Missouri Auto Dealers Association President Sam Barbee says it’s good news—although he has some misgivings.

"I think it’s good news but I think from the citizens-taxpayer-human front, these things have got to end," he says. He expects the Senate to "beat things up pretty good" next week. Barbee says Missouri dealers are likely to delay making any more deals under the program until the money is guaranteed.

-bp-

 

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Dog fighting ring busted up, fate of the dogs unknown in St. Louis

by Missourinet Contributor 07/31/09 1:04 PM

Join me, Bob, Steve, and Jessica as we talk about some the biggest stories in Missouri over the last week:  the break up of the largest dog-fighting ring in American history, with hundreds of dogs being held in St. Louis, the $1 Billion dollars C.A.R.S. federal program and it’s impact on Missouri auto dealers, as [...]

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I’m becoming a grumpier older man

by Bill Pollock 07/31/09 11:41 AM

Maybe it’s because I’m turning 38 this Sunday and perhaps I’m getting grumpier as I settle into middle age.  I’m grumpy and all fired up.  First, I’m upset with the Chiefs organization.  Second, Tony LaRussa makes me scratch my head with his managerial moves.  I do calm down enough to talk about the [...]

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STDs in Missouri: some up, others down

by admin 07/31/09 10:03 AM

The Department of Health is noting an increase in some sexually transmitted diseases in Missouri, but a decrease in others.
Benjamin Laffoon is the HIV AIDS surveillance coordinator for the Department of Health. His department looks at AIDS, HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea and Hepatitis B and C.
He says about one in [...]

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Rams sign second overall pick

by admin 07/31/09 8:33 AM

Just in time for the start of training camp, The St. Louis Rams have signed 2009 first-round draft choice (second overall) offensive tackle Jason Smith. 
Smith, 6-5, 306 pounds, started 31 career games (24 at left tackle, seven at right tackle) for the Baylor Bears after beginning his career as a tight end.  Smith allowed three quarterback pressures and 4.5 sacks in 1,147 [...]

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