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Carnahan asks Missouri Democrats for support in nationally watched US Senate campaign

by Brent Martin on March 7, 2010

in Politics & Government

Robin Carnahan speaks to Democrats at Hannibal Days

Robin Carnahan speaks to Democrats at Hannibal Days

Secretary of State Robin Carnahan used Hannibal Days to ask Missouri Democrats for support in her race for US Senate as a closely watched campaign begins in earnest.

Senator Bond retires at the end of his term and the race to replace Bond, a three-term senator, has drawn intense interest both in Missouri and nationally. Republicans want desperately to retain the seat as they scramble for enough votes in Washington to block major Democratic proposals. Democrats are eager to increase their majority in the Senate and provide a filibuster-proof margin. Carnahan is the top Democrat in the race. Southwest Missouri Congressman Roy Blunt is the biggest name in the Republican primary. [click to continue…]

Tagged as: Democratic Party, Elections, Republican Party

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Ethics legislation filed in House, passed by Senate

by Brent Martin 03/5/10 12:36 PM

An ethics bill has been filed in the House, but the road to passage in the House is far from completed.
Rep. Kevin Wilson, a Republican from Neosho, has filed the bill as chairman of the special House committee reviewing ethics legislation this session. Most members of his committee signed on to the legislation before leaving [...]

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Skelton, Missouri’s longest serving Congressman, files for re-election

by Brent Martin 03/5/10 12:01 PM

Missouri’s longest serving Congressman wants to serve another term. West-Central Missouri Congressman Ike Skelton, a Democrat, filed for re-election today. Skelton says there’s a simple reason he has filed for re-election for the seat he has held since 1976.
“Number one, I enjoy what I do and I also know there is a great deal of [...]

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Ethics Commission unveils online tutorials for lobbyists

by Steve Walsh 12/31/09 5:10 PM

The Missouri Ethics Commission not only requires comprehensive information filing of politicians, campaigns, and committees – lobbyists are expected to file information, as well. Executive Director Julie Allen says a set of tutorials is now available on the Commission’s website.
“It gives some comprehensive information about lobbyists, their reporting requirements, the available online Commission resources and [...]

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Just in time for the 2010 elections: “Guide to Ethics Laws 2010″

by Steve Walsh 12/6/09 4:13 PM

The 2010 election year is rapidly approaching and the Missouri Ethics Commission is offering candidates and political campaigns a guide to the do’s and don’ts of campaigning. The Guide to Ethics Laws 2010: A Plain English Summary is available through the Commission and will be given to any candidate who files to run for a [...]

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