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Wainwright MLB leading 16th win sweeps Nats

August 30, 2009 By

On his 28 th birthday (and on his bobblehead day),  Adam Wainwright allowed just one run over six innings and the Cardinals manufactured just enough offense to sweep the Nationals with a 2-1 win on Sunday.  The win for Wainwright was his Major League leading 16 th . 

Cardinals outfielder Colby Rasmus led off the fourth with a single off Nats’ starter Garrett Mock and went to third on Albert Pujols’ infield hit.  Rasmus then scored on Rick Ankiel’s  sacrifice fly. In the sixth, it was Rasmus who hit a  single, went to second on a wild pitch and scored on a single by Pujols.

St. Louis has won seven of eight games, 14 out of 17, and 24 out of 31. The Cards’ lead increased to 10 games over the second-place Cubs in the National League Central.  What’s amazing about this latest run is that the Cardinals are on, they’ve scored three or fewer runs in 9 of their last 13 games.

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Missourians sign petition opposing healthcare reform

August 30, 2009 By

As the Patients First "Hands off my healthcare" bus rolls through Missouri, people are taking the opportunity to voice their opposition to what many of them call "Obama-care."

healthsigns2.jpg They’re signing a petition asking our Congressional delegates to vote down the healthcare reform measure in Washington, they’re holding up signs of protest and they’re speaking up. Warren Hollrah of Fulton says the government needs to support free enterprise instead of intervention.

He says the system needs to be tweaked but not taken over. Hollrah says tort reform is necessary, but that government should support free enterprise in the healthcare system.

Karen Mertens, also of Fulton, held a sign that said "No one sent me, I’m just mad."  She says she couldn’t make Senator McCaskill’s town hall forum on health care reform and wanted her opinion to be heard when the bus stopped at the Capitol.

Mertens says government needs to know that Americans can take care of themselves. She worries that a government takeover of the healthcare system will mean no one has a choice in choosing doctors or care facilities. As for the sign, she’s also mad about the spending in Washington and the cap and trade legislation.

Patients First is a project of Americans for Prosperity, a nonprofit organization. It’s a grassroots organization committed to "advancing every individual’s right to economic freedom and opportunity."

For more, visit http://americansforprosperity.org .

Jessica Machetta reports [Download/listen Mp3]

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McCaskill doubts health care town halls have changed many opinions

August 30, 2009 By

It’s been a very interesting congressional August recess for Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) as she tours the state to get feedback from Missourians on issues of great importance. And there is no doubt the health care reform debate is the top concern of many Show-Me State residents.

Senator Claire McCaskill McCaskill has held eight town hall forums focused on health care reform and is quick to admit she has not changed many hearts and minds.

“That’s not really the point,” said McCaskill while speaking to reporters following last Wednesday’s town hall in Jefferson City. “The point is this is my job. I work for the people of this state, whether they agree with me or disagree with me and I have an obligation to get out and listen to them and try to answer questions.”

The town halls have become rather rowdy and noisy at times. McCaskill says that while she would prefer things to be more orderly, she understands the concerns expressed by people and respects their right to speak.

“We have this great big giant healthy First Amendment in this country,” said McCaskill. “I feel for the people who come that want to listen, that can’t, when people start screaming out and it is bad manners.”

And she does not believe the shouting will change anyone’s views.

“I don’t think it’s particularly persuasive,” explained McCaskill. “Being the loudest doesn’t make you right and it generally doesn’t work very well in terms of convincing other people. But they have a right to do it and I respect their right to do it.”

McCaskill volunteers she has learned quite a bit during these forums, particularly from health care providers and how hospitals deal with the mix of insured and uninsured patients.

The final two health care forums are scheduled for Monday in West Plains and Springfield.

Download/Listen: Steve Walsh report (:60 MP3)

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Cassel hurt, Chiefs in bad shape

August 30, 2009 By

Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel injured his left leg after being dragged down from behind by Seattle’s Brandon Mebane  on his first pass attempt. He left the game and never returned.  Cornerback Brandon Flowers and wide receiver Devard Darling also got hurt in the Chiefs 14-10 loss.

Flowers earlier scored on a 28 yard interception that was tipped by first round pick Tyson Jackson for the Chiefs only touchdown.  Flowers would then leave with a shoulder injury.  Darling left limping on his left leg.  There weren’t many highlights in this game.  The Chiefs were 1 for 10 on third down conversions and Ryan Succop missed two field goals. 

As far as Cassel, who signed a six year, $63 million contract, he was set to play into the third quarter…he made it three plays.  His availability for the Governor’ Cup in St. Louis is not known.  Tyler Thigpen battling with Matt Gutierrez for the number three spot went just 8 of 15 for 56 yards.  Gutierrez was 10 of 13, but he got picked off twice.

The Chiefs gained 260 total net yards, while Seattle ranked up 406 behind an impressive night from Matt Hasselback who was 19 of 25 for 216 yards and two touchdowns after the Flowers pick and score.

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Cards whack Washington 9-4

August 29, 2009 By

The St. Louis Cardinals made it two in a row over the Washington Nationals, downing the Nats 9-4 Saturday night at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The victory keeps the Cardinals 9 games ahead of the Chicago Cubs in the National League’s Central Division after the Cubs downed the New York Mets earlier in the day.

Matt Holliday blasts 3-run homer (UPI/Bill Greenblatt) The Nationals jumped out to an early 1-0 lead, scoring a run off Redbirds’ starter Mitchell Boggs in the 1st inning as Christian Guzman tripled and scored on Ryan Zimmerman’s sacrifice fly to right.

Matt Holliday went deep in the 3rd of Washington starter Craig Stammen, blasting a 3-run, 398-foot home run to left field to put the Cards up 3-1. It was Holliday’s 19th round tripper of the season.

Washington got a run back in the 4th as Josh Willingham crossed the plate when Wil Nieves grounded into a fielder’s choice with the bases loaded. That made the score 3-2 for the Redbirds.

St. Louis picked up a 4 runs in the 5th. Their fourth of the night came when Washington shortstop Christian Guzman mishandled a Ryan Ludwick ground ball, allowing Albert Pujols, who had doubled, to score from second base. Colby Rasmus then smacked a 444-foot 3-run homer to right to put the Cardinals ahead 7-2.

The Nats made it 7-3 in the 6th as Adam Dunn hit a 418-foot homer to right field to lead of off the inning.

St. Louis made it 8-3 when in the Cards’ half of the 6th as Brendan Ryan singled to bring home Skip Schumaker who had hit a ground rule double. An Albert Pujols double, his second of the evening, then scored Ryan with the Cardinals’ 9th run.

Washington narrowed the lead to 9-4 in the 7th as Willie Harris, who had walked, scored on a Ryan Zimmerman single. But that was all the scoring the Nationals could muster.

Boggs (2-2) pitched 6 innings for the win, allowing 3 earned runs on 8 hits. Stammen (4-7) took the loss, giving up 6 runs, 3 of them earned, over 4 2/3 innings.

The Cards and Nationals wrap up their weekend series Sunday afternoon at Busch Stadium with the Cards going for the sweep. Adam Wainwright (15-7) goes for his 16th victory for the Redbirds against Garrett Mock (3-5) for Washington.

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