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Monday, April 15, 2013  Mid-Missouri congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer said a top federal official has assured him that a list of people with Missouri concealed gun permits never was used by any federal agency.

Friday, March 15, 2013  The Congress members want the FAA to explain why airports with contracted control towers should receive larger cuts.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The American political standard of "one person, one vote" won't apply when nominees are selected to replace southeast Missouri congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson.

Monday, August 20, 2012  Updated with video: US Senate candidate, Missouri congressman Todd Akin stirs outcry with comments on rape, pregnancy

Thursday, February 16, 2012  The Missouri Senate has voted to push back the state's candidacy filing period because of uncertainties over the boundaries for legislative districts.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  The Missouri Supreme Court has struck down new state Senate districts and ordered a further legal review of new U.S. House districts.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  New legislative districts could change politics in Mid-Missouri drastically.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  The Appellate Apportionment Commission released Wednesday new boundaries for Missouri House and Senate districts based on the 2012 census.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  Citizens are invited Thursday to make suggestions on how to draw new borders for the state's legislative districts.

Monday, September 19, 2011  Several members of Missouri's U.S. House delegation are backing legislation requiring the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to adjust water levels in upstream reservoirs on the Missouri River to prevent massive flooding downstream.

Monday, February 21, 2011  The process wil begin with a series of hearings around the state. This will allow the public to say what should be protected and what should not.

Tuesday, May 04, 2010  Missouri Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson says she is not a candidate for the top job at a credit union association.

Tuesday, January 06, 2009  Being in the minority is nothing new for Blaine Luetkemeyer, Missouri's newest congressman.

Monday, October 20, 2008