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Talent’s Civil Rights Bill Passes

Thursday, June 21, 2007

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It seems former Senator Jim Talent is getting his legislation passed from beyond the political grave. Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill whose original version was sponsored in 2005 by Talent, who was defeated last year by Democrat Claire McCaskill, and Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Connecticut). The bill calls for the US Department ofJustice to [...]

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Political Briefs

Friday, November 17, 2006

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STILL BLUNTED – Missouri Congressman Roy Blunt, father of Gov. Matt Blunt, fended off opposition to his House leadership post today. By a vote of 137-57, Papa Blunt beat out Arizonan John Shadegg to be minority whip when the new Congress convenes in January. AND THE OSCAR GOES TO… Director Frank Popper and State Senator-elect Jeff [...]

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Clay, Carnahan Vote Against Wire-Tapping, Passes House 232-191

Friday, September 29, 2006

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St. Louis Congressmen Lacy Clay and Russ Carnahan were among 191 members of the House of Representatives to vote against legalizing the Bush Administration’s domestic spying program yesterday. The bill passed with the support of 232 of their colleagues. The Senate has not been able to come to an agreement on the controversial program and [...]

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