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Filed October 18, 2005 by Antonio French

According to the Missouri Ethics Commission, Steve Brown, treasurer for Jeff Smith 2006, has "bad PM". For some struggling to read Brown's chicken scratch on Jeff Smith's latest campaign finance reports, bad PM means bad…

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SLS Watch now at PUBDEF.net

Filed October 17, 2005 by Antonio French

PUB DEF Weekly is pleased to announce it is now hosting a blog for Peter Down's informative St. Louis Schools Watch.The URL is http://slswatch.pubdef.net and it will be updated often, so check it regularly.This continues…

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Big Changes On Tap for High Schools and Middle Schools

Filed December 14, 2005 by Peter Downs

December 13, 2005 -- The St. Louis Board of Education tonight gave the go ahead to Superintendent Creg Williams' plan to revamp high schools and middle schools in St. Louis.Williams plans to create up to…

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In the spirit of self-preservation: Alderman pass recall reform, Voters must approve

Filed December 19, 2005 by Antonio French

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen voted Friday to pass a bill that aims to make it more difficult to recall city officials.Board Bill #310, sponsored by Aldermen Jennifer Florida and Ken Ortmann, proposes new…

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Clay urges Gov. Blunt to halt execution

Filed October 24, 2005 by Antonio French

October 24, 2005 -- Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay today urged Missouri Governor Matt Blunt to halt the execution of Marlin Gray, which is scheduled to be carried out on Wednesday.In his letter to the Governor,…

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Protester strips downtown to bring attention to animal mistreatment

Filed November 16, 2005 by Antonio French

November 16, 2005 -- At noon today on the corner of Olive and 7th streets downtown, Amy Jeannette stripped down to her panties and sat on the cold concrete to protest the treatment of circus…

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Big changes coming to city high schools

Filed December 14, 2005 by Antonio French

The St. Louis Schools Watch is reporting that the St. Louis Board of Education gave the go ahead last night to Superintendent Creg Williams' plan to revamp high schools and middle schools in St. Louis.Williams…

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Dear concerned citizens and friends of the Saint Louis Public Schools:

Filed November 10, 2005 by Antonio French

A Letter to the Editor from Helen Louise HerndonToday's leading editorial in the Post-Dispatch, a scathing criticism of the school district, is somewhat overdue. All along, its editors and commentary page editor refused any articles…

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EDITORIAL: ‘No food stamps allowed’ is code for no poor people

Filed October 25, 2005 by Antonio French

[The following editorial, published in last week's print edition of PUB DEF Weekly, was the focus of some discussion on 'Collateral Damage' on KDHX Monday night. In the interest of public discourse, we are making…

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2nd Ward Crime Summit on Dec. 15

Filed December 7, 2005 by Antonio French

Alderman Dionne Flowers (D-2nd Ward) will be hosting a summit on crime on Thursday, Dec. 15. It will take place at 7:00 p.m. at Northpark United Methodist Church, 1525 Orchid Ave. Police Chief Joe Mokwa…

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