Parties unite on the Big Muddy

Missouri’s Democrats and Republicans differ on many issues, but they’re on the same side when it comes to a controversial proposal calling for a controlled flood of the Missouri River. They’re opposed to it! In Washington, President Clinton has...

Farm bureau irked over estate tax

The high hopes of the Missouri Farm Bureau went down the drain when President Clinton vetoed the estate tax. Farm Bureau lobbyist Dan Cassidy says the fact only 2% of Americans pay the penalty is meaningless, since so many people pay thousands to avoid the tax. And he...

DEM 2000: Some short coattails

Though Missouri Democrats leave Los Angeles claiming success, it appears no statewide candidate is looking for help from the Gore/Lieberman ticket. Attorney General Jay Nixon, who is running for re-election, says Democrats haven’t received a lot of help from the...

DEM 2000: Delegates hear Riley blast GOP

The U.S. Education Secretary tells Missouri delegates to the democratic national convention that Bill Clinton’s successes can only continue under the leadership of Al Gore. Secretary of Education Richard Riley says the gathering of Democrats in Los Angeles...

DEM 2000: The troops are restless

Some Missouri delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles admit they hate to see President Clinton go and worry whether Vice President Al Gore can bring the party the same success. But Hannibal delegate Lee Viorel doesn’t believe there’s...