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By a vote of 46 to 53, the U.S. Senate today refused to close debate and advance President Bush’s controversial immigration legislation. Sixty votes were needed to end debate.  Both Missouri Senators, Kit Bond (R)…
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As expected, Michele Kratky, wife of former State Rep. Fred Kratky, has been selected as the Democratic nominee to replace her husband in February’s special election. Southside Democratic committeemen and -women met this morning to…
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Board Bill 376, the controversial BJC/Park deal, moved closer to passage by the Board of Aldermen today. Earlier this week, opponents of the deal had a chance to voice their concerns to the aldermanic Parks…
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A group of women legislators, all of whom supported the Distressed Areas Land Assemblage Tax Credit, held a forum at Harris-Stowe University yesterday to inform the public about exactly what it does — and does…
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Shrewsbury - 4683Reed - 5333 4th Ward - FINALO.L. SHELTON — 278 — 27.20%SAM MOORE — 739 — 72.31% 20th Ward - FINALCRAIG SCHMID — 376 — 55.46%GALEN GONDOLFI — 301 — 44.40% 22nd Ward…
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In an effort to make Pub Def even better, we recently announced two new internships that will allow two important and exciting things: 1) Expansion of coverage. If you think it sometimes seems like we’re…
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John Triplett, father of 6th Ward Alderman Kacie Starr Triplett, passed away early this morning of a heart attack. Known to many as “Big John,” Triplett, 55, was an official with the Plumbers and Pipefitters…
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BREAKING NEWS Sources tell PubDef that State Rep. Joe Aull (D-Marshall) will be charged tomorrow in conjunction with providing State Senator Jeff Smith (D-St. Louis City) a false identification during a July 31 visit to…
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PUB DEF SPECIAL REPORT There are a lot of people hurting in the City of St. Louis. Not just struggling to make ends meet, but really struggling — to find shelter, to food for their…
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Collector of Revenue Gregory F.X. Daly is known for his sharp dress and smooth style, and tonight for only $500 you too can be a Cool Cat like F.X. himself. Daly is hosting a jazz-themed…
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