President Approves Additional Disaster Relief For Missouri

President Bush has responded to the most recent tornado damage in Missouri by issuing a federal disaster declaration for the affected areas. This declaration helps the areas hit by Tuesday’s twisters. A previous declaration opened the door for federal assistance...

Bond, Talent Push For Renewable Fuels Standard

Missouri’s two U.S. Senators are solidly behind an effort to establish a Renewable Fuels Standard, which would see the nation’s energy attention focused on alternative and renewable fuels such as ethanol and bio-diesel. The legislation is an amendment to...

Request Made For More Federal Help For Tornado-Hit Areas

Missouri officials are asking for more federal assistance in the wake of Tuesday’s tornadies that slammed into parts of the state. Governor Bob Holden has asked President Bush to add Jefferson and Cape Girardeau Counties and nine contiguous counties to the...

Talent Introduces Sickle Cell Disease Legislation

Senator Jim Talent has announced he’s introducing health care legislation aimed at treating and expanding services for those suffering from Sickle Cell Disease. The disease is an inherited blood disorder that primarily affects African-Americans. It is a...