Skelton Skeptical of "New" Iraq Plan

West-Central Missouri Congressman Ike Skelton is skeptical about the president’s latest strategy for Iraq. Skelton has more say now that he is chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. The committee began hearings on the president’s plan Thursday....

President Approves Disaster Declaration

President George W. Bush has approved a major disaster declaration for the parts of Missouri hit by winter storms in late November. The Governor had asked for declaration, saying clean-up is still underway in some areas, more than a month after the storm hit. The...

Grim Milestone Reached at the End of 2006

A grim milestone was reached as we closed out 2006. The Pentagon reports that the military death toll in Iraq has reached 3,000. The sobering news comes as the Bush Administration is considering changes to its strategy in the war.

Skelton Meets With President Bush

West-Central Missouri Congressman Ike Skelton weighs in as President Bush considers a change of course on the war in Iraq. Skelton says he was able to speak with the president and Vice President Cheney during a White House visit Monday afternoon. Skelton says he...