St. Louis alderman endorse smoking ban
McCaskill still sees public health care option passing
Sebelius is wrong, government isn't the answer for flu vaccines
A blogger calls for ethics reform in the Missouri Legislature, praise for the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and U.S. Rep. Roy Blunt outlines the differences between the two parties on health care reform.
Ethics reform needed in the MO Legislature
Fired Up! Missouri wonders if there is going to be meaningful ethics reform in the Missouri Legislature, but is heartened by a proposal from state Rep. Jason Kander (D-Kansas City).
Will state schools go private to manage costs?
The Wichita Eagle Blog considers whether the debate at Colorado State University over whether to take the public university partially private is one that we'll be seeing at colleges across the country.
St. Louis alderman endorse smoking ban
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Political Fix notes that the St. Louis alderman endorsed a smoking ban in the city on Friday, which would exempt casinos, tobacco stores, some hotel rooms, and private clubs.
If GOP was more moderate, health care reform criticism might stick
Ancillary Adams believes that Republicans are missing the opportunity to level valid criticism at the Democrats because conservative elements are too far from the center to resonate.
McCaskill still sees public health care option passing
Ky3 Political Notebook writes that U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill still thinks some form of a public health care option will pass even as alliances and support continue to shift.
Video: Blunt on GOP vs. Dems take on health care
The Turner Report has video from the floor of the House of Representatives this week as U.S. Rep. Roy Blunt outlines the differences between the Republicans and Democrats on health care reform.
McCaskill, other legislators shouldn't support seniors stimulus check
Show-Me Daily is disappointed to hear that Sen. McCaskill would consider supporting a proposed $250 stimulus check for seniors from the federal government.
Sebelius is wrong, government isn't the answer for flu vaccines
Stay Red Kansas argues that Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is missing the boat when it comes to discussions of inefficient flu vaccine distribution -- that perhaps the federal government is not the right agency to be distributing the vaccines.
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Consumers sorely need services of new federal protection agency
MO Rage is excited that the White House announced the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, hoping that this might help restore some balance of power with regard to regulation and business interests.
Do PAC contributions show wavering support for Moore?
Right With Kansas breaks down the political contributions to U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore's campaign and wonders if he is losing support based on an apparent increased percentage of funds from political action committees.
