Gephardt Seeks Support In South For White House Bid

by | Jan 11, 2003 | Politics / Govt

St. Louis Congressman Richard Gephardt heads south as he courts Democrats for his bid for the White House. Gephardt has travelled to South Carolina, taking with him a message of redirecting tax cuts to health care and a stronger homeland defense. The former House...

Bush Asked To Renominate White To Federal Bench

by | Jan 11, 2003 | Politics / Govt

President Bush is being called on to renominate Missouri Supreme Court Judge Ronnie White to the federal bench. The request comes in a letter from St. Louis Congressmen Richard Gephardt and Lacy Clay. They would like to see the President appoint White to a vacancy on...

Gephardt Reportedly Poised For White House Run

by | Jan 3, 2003 | Politics / Govt

Reports in Washington say Congressman Richard Gephardt of St. Louis is about to start his presidential campaign with the formation of an exploratory committee to raise money. Sources say he’ll make his announcement in a few days. Three people already are...

Blunt Moves Up In U.S. House Leadership

by | Nov 14, 2002 | Politics / Govt

Southwest Missouri Congressman Roy Blunt has become the third-ranking leader of the House of Representatives. Blunt had no opposition as majority whip. While Missouri gains some status with Blunt’s selection, it loses some clout later today when minority...