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Filed August 21, 2008 by Antonio French
According to the St. Louis Business Journal, John McCain has expanded his lead over Barack Obama in Missouri, a new survey says. The survey in question is an automated poll conducted over four days by Public…
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Filed February 23, 2008 by Antonio French · 6 archived comments
Developer Paul McKee, a man known to many for his secret Blairmont development plan for Old North St. Louis, is heading to China soon to lobby for Lambert Airport and his own 550 acres surrounding…
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Filed April 18, 2008 by Antonio French · 10 archived comments
State Treasurer candidate Andria Simckes tried to rebut reports that she supported the controversial ballot initiative that seeks to outlaw most forms of affirmative action in Missouri. In an email to supporters and the press…
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Filed October 19, 2008 by Antonio French
After several memorable spoofs of the Alaska governor, the real Sarah Palin stopped by Saturday Night Live last night to get a closer look at Tina Fey’s impersonation. Actors Alec Baldwin and Mark Wahlberg also…
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Filed March 21, 2008 by Antonio French
State Representative Jeff Harris, a Democrat running for Attorney General, today issued a statement criticizing a Missouri Ethics Commission ruling, allowing ten Republican House candidates to keep a combined $312,000 in over-the-limit contributions. “Once again,…
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Filed March 31, 2008 by Danielle Belton · 1 archived comment
It’s a late debate, but it might be a good’un! State Representative contenders Stacey Newman and Steve Brown will go head-to-head tonight, 9:30 p.m. at Ursa’s Fireside on Washington University’s campus. It will be in…
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Filed January 22, 2008 by Antonio French
The Missouri Department of Economic Development announced today that a draft of the application for the controversial Land Assemblage Tax Credit has been posted on the department’s web site for public review and comment.Click here…
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Filed November 4, 2008 by Antonio French
Voting was heavy all morning in north St. Louis with black voters happy to stand in line for the opportunity to vote for Barack Obama for President. Related Stories
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Filed September 30, 2008 by Antonio French
I had to laugh just a little bit when Republican Congressmen called the proposed Sub Prime bailout a step toward socialism.  Back in 2004 I wrote a piece suggesting that in a different time Republicans…
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