by admin | Aug 23, 2009 | Politics / Govt
The election to succeed outgoing U.S. Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond is more than 14 months away, but battle lines are being drawn and the issues that promise to be so much a part of that campaign are taking shape. Two of the contenders – Republican...
by admin | Jun 17, 2009 | Politics / Govt
State Senator Chuck Purgason (R-Caulfield) is considering a run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacate by Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond (R-MO). Purgason has announced he is starting an exploratory committee regarding that possible U.S. Senate bid, adding he...
by admin | Jun 1, 2009 | Politics / Govt
A call goes out for changes to some of the proposals being put forward as Capitol Hill lawmakers in Washington, D.C., discuss a new national energy policy. That call comes from southwest Missouri Congressman and U.S. Senate Candidate Roy Blunt (R-MO). A major focus of...
by admin | Apr 29, 2009 | Politics / Govt
The U.S. House has approved Hate Crimes Prevention Act that would expand federal protection against hate crimes to disability, trans-gender, and sexual orientation. Rep. Roy Blunt (R-Springfield) spoke out against the bill , saying a crime should be punished...
by admin | Feb 22, 2009 | Politics / Govt
Republicans who gathered in Kansas City for the party’s annual Lincoln Days weekend head home knowing a possible primary for the U.S. Senate seat held by outgoing Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond looms in the future. Southwest Missouri Congressman Roy...
