Missouri Political News
Missouri health measure supporters spent $100,000-plus
JEFFERSON CITY | Supporters spent slightly more than $100,000 to promote a successful Missouri ballot measure that attempts to defy a key part of the new federal health care law.
Thursday September 2, 2010 11:49PM | kansascity.com
US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1,172
As of Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at least 1,172 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to an Associated Press count.
Thursday September 2, 2010 9:43PM | kansascity.com
Obama to hold news conference next week
President Barack Obama will hold a news conference at the White House on Sept. 10.
Thursday September 2, 2010 8:23PM | kansascity.com
Arizona governor stumbles during debate
It will go down as one of the most painful openings to a political debate in recent memory.
Thursday September 2, 2010 7:43PM | kansascity.com
Dems accuse Fox News of bolstering Ohio candidate
The Democratic Governors Association has filed an elections complaint in Ohio alleging Fox News Network illegally helped the Republican governor nominee solicit funds during a television appearance.
Thursday September 2, 2010 6:23PM | kansascity.com
Peace envoy announces second round of peace talks
President Barack Obama`s special envoy for Mideast peace says the leaders of Israel and the Palestinians concluded a productive first round of peace negotiations.
Thursday September 2, 2010 5:13PM | kansascity.com
Hopeful sign: More talks for Israel, Palestinians
In an early sign of promise, Israeli and Palestinian leaders pledged Thursday in a cordial first round of talks to keep meeting at regular intervals, aiming to nail down a framework for overcoming deep disputes and achieving lasting peace within a year.
Thursday September 2, 2010 4:28PM | kansascity.com
Fired aide to ex-Missouri gov runs for gov's dad's seat
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) -- It's been three years since Scott Eckersley was fired after pointing out that his then-boss, former Gov. Matt Blunt, and others in Blunt's administration should not be deleting certain e-mails because they belonged to the public record.
Thursday September 2, 2010 10:01AM | newstribune.com
Hillary Clinton launches Israeli-Palestinian peace talks
Israelis and Palestinians on Thursday opened their first direct peace negotiations in 20 months, a long-shot attempt to end the conflict that host Secretary of State Hillary Clinton acknowledged is burdened by history and bitter disputes.
Thursday September 2, 2010 8:00AM | kansascity.com
POLITICAL INSIDER: Clinton helps Ark. Democrat
Former President Bill Clinton is coming to the aid of endangered Democratic Sen. Blanche Lincoln.
Thursday September 2, 2010 7:08AM | kansascity.com
Democrats fight to stay in office amid backlash
Rep. Chet Edwards, an imperiled Democrat deep in the heart of Republican territory, finds exiting American Legion Post No. 273 slow going. Supporters and well-wishers keep stopping him.
Thursday September 2, 2010 7:03AM | kansascity.com
Some nonviolent offenders being furloughed from new regional jail
Many working folks know now, unfortunately, about furloughs. But furloughs can also be a strategy to manage the population at the new Jackson County Regional Correctional Center.
Thursday September 2, 2010 3:15AM | kansascity.com
Deal on hog-farm odors reached
An agreement Wednesday could settle an epic battle over odors emanating from 365 hog barns, primarily in northwest Missouri. In the legal agreement, Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster gave Premium Standard Farms two years to install odor-reducing technology in the barns.
Thursday September 2, 2010 3:15AM | kansascity.com
Obama upbeat on eve of renewed Mideast peace talks
WASHINGTON | President Barack Obama on Wednesday began a new effort to coax Israelis and Palestinians toward peace, and told Middle East leaders on the eve of renewed negotiations that with sustained American help, a comprehensive deal could be sealed within a year. Obama, who presided over a day of meetings at the White House, acknowledged obstacles to the talks and widespread pessimism after dec ...
Thursday September 2, 2010 3:15AM | kansascity.com
Voters in three area counties urged to retain judges in November
Missouri lawyers Wednesday urged voters in Jackson, Clay and Platte counties to retain all 26 judges on the November ballot. Such judges must face periodic retention elections under Missouri’s nonpartisan court plan.
Thursday September 2, 2010 3:15AM | kansascity.com
Overland Park, KC, Lawrence are leaders on speed trap list
A list of the biggest speed trap cities in the United States came out Wednesday, and Kansas City, Overland Park and Lawrence all earned top spots. The National Motorists Association compiles reports from drivers on its Speed Trap Exchange.
Thursday September 2, 2010 3:15AM | kansascity.com
Missouri's new strip club law remains in effect pending legal challenge
JEFFERSON CITY | Restrictions on adult-entertainment businesses that became law on Saturday will remain in effect following a ruling Wednesday by a Missouri appeals court. Business owners had sought to delay enforcement of the laws while they pursue a lawsuit challenging their constitutionality.
Thursday September 2, 2010 3:15AM | kansascity.com
Kansas City Council committee endorses ‘safe haven for newborns'
A Kansas City Council committee endorsed the “safe haven for newborns” program Wednesday, but stopped short of identifying fire stations as places to accept abandoned babies. The Public Safety and Neighborhoods Committee supported a resolution calling on the city to participate fully in raising awareness about Missouri’s 2002 safe haven law, which supports safe altern ...
Thursday September 2, 2010 3:15AM | kansascity.com
Palestinian leader: Israel must freeze settlements
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says he will work hard to try to strike a long-lasting peace deal with Israel, but that Israel must agree to a full freeze on all its settlement activity in Palestinian territories.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 11:58PM | kansascity.com
Jordan's king: Terrorists want to derail talks
Jordan`s King Abdullah II suggests that failure of new peace talks between Isarel and the Palestinians would be a victory for terrorists seeking to derail the process.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 11:38PM | kansascity.com
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