by admin | Jan 1, 2001 | Politics / Govt
There’s a lot of speculation about whether outgoing Senator John Ashcroft will be joined by another Missourian in the Bush Cabinet at the White House. One of the names being mentioned for a possible post in the administration is that of outgoing Congressman Jim...
by admin | Dec 22, 2000 | Politics / Govt
President-elect George W. Bush has finally made his choice for U.S. Attorney General–Senator John Ashcroft! Bush emphasized he expects Ashcroft to run the justice department with unquestionable integrity, and in a fair, firm, and impartial manner. If confirmed,...
by admin | Dec 19, 2000 | Politics / Govt
Missouri members of the electoral college have met in Jefferson City to cast ballots for President and Vice President. All eleven voted for George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. The eleven were Republican Party loyalists who earned the right to vote at the State Capitol...
by admin | Dec 18, 2000 | Politics / Govt
U.S. House Minority leader Dick Gephardt was taking heat this weekend for refusing to call George W. Bush the legitimate President. Despite knowledge Al Gore won more popular votes, Gephardt managed to utter the difficult words today. He told reporters that Congress...
by admin | Dec 16, 2000 | Politics / Govt
Some Kansas City religious leaders think their churches can help rid the country of bitter political feelings. Former Kansas City Mayor and Methodist minister Emmanuel Cleaver says most of the frustration from the election is directed at “the system,” and...
