Blunt, Carnahan tussle over contributions from insurers

GOP Senators just don't get it when it comes to health care

Jenkins didn't read "great white hope" resolution

First a boycott, now a buycott comes to Whole Foods, the documentary covering the eco-friendly rebuilding of Greensburg, Kansas, is now online, and should tort reform be part of health care reform in an effort to control the costs of care. 

3 a.m. bar closings and the P&L District 

BlogKC wonders if a series of ordinances scheduled for a hearing this morning in the Council Chambers would potentially limit the 3 a.m. closing time for bars to the Power & Light District, in the process making it difficult for several local bars in other neighborhoods to compete.

Twitter political jokes -- children's books and Dems 

24th State summarizes and adds to a Twitter meme that paired children's book titles with liberal politicians.  

Miller shows lack of loyalty with story 

Bottom Line Communications considers Joe Miller's story in Salon on working for Mayor Mark Funkhouser and wife Gloria Squitiro and argues that is a violation of ethics for a public relations professional. 

Video: Greensburg documentary now online 

Tony's Kansas City notes that the documentary on the rebuilding of Greensburg, Kansas, using eco-friendly construction methods in the wake of a devastating tornado is online. 

First boycott, now buycott comes to Whole Foods 

Show Me Progress considers the buycott organized at a Missouri Whole Foods to counteract the boycott of the store based on CEO John Mackey's editorial on health care reform. 

Jenkins didn't read "great white hope" resolution 

The Wichita Eagle Blog notes that U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins apparently never read a resolution that included the phrase "great white hope," while urging President Barack Obama to posthumously pardon boxer Jack Johnson

Columbia's mayor not given a lot of power 

Capitol Calling considers the power of the mayoral seat in Columbia and why there might not be a big incentive to run for the position. 

Blunt, Carnahan tussle over contributions from insurers 

Ky3 Political Notebook writes that U.S. Rep. Roy Blunt and Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan are sparring over contributions as Blunt's camp attempts to deflect some of the criticism based on a billboard challenging his contributions from health care insurers. 

The comments don't determine the content of a blog 

The Turner Report notes that he has moved from a GOP smear merchant to a "socialist propagandist," based on recent commenters. 

Tort reform included in health care reform? 

Show-Me Daily considers whether tort reform should be part of health care reform as part of an effort to control the costs of health care. 

GOP Senators just don't get it when it comes to health care 

MO Rage is angry that U.S. Sens. Kit Bond, Mitch McConnell, and John McCain held an invitation-only meeting to discuss health care at Children's Mercy and are apparently supporting only incremental change to a broken health care system.