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Sunday, January 13, 2013  Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon could get a second chance to fulfill a pledge from his first campaign when he is sworn in to office again Monday.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Entering fall campaign, Obama tries to make nation choose him again

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  What is being called the "People's Convention" with public events for thousands is taking a decidedly more subdued approach, and it's all thanks to Mother Nature.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  Even if they lose their own races, the Democratic candidates may help bring out voters that can help Obama's re-election efforts.

Friday, April 27, 2012  With a permit, protesters at US party conventions in Charlotte, Tampa could carry guns

Sunday, September 11, 2011  A St. Louis husband and wife who were pioneers in the black press are among the latest inductees into the Missouri Press Association Newspaper Hall of Fame.

Sunday, July 03, 2011  A Missouri man is charged with cheating at a family-style bass tournament with fish he caught beforehand.

Sunday, February 27, 2011  Some Missouri lawmakers say the state should collect sales tax on Internet purchases to help the state close its budget gap.

Monday, January 17, 2011  To signal civility, 2 senators from different parties agree to sit together for State of the Union address on Jan. 25.

Monday, December 13, 2010  Senators get their first chance Monday to vote on the tax-cut deal struck by President Barack Obama and Republicans, but whatever the outcome of the test vote, the White House expects the bill to pass by year's end

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  Even supporters acknowledge there's probably not enough time to turn around public opinion on the health care issue before November elections that are expected to punish Democrats

Monday, August 09, 2010  President Barack Obama's late-summer dash for campaign cash picks up Monday with two high-dollar fundraisers in Texas for the Democratic Party.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009  Outspoken Florida Democrat calls Federal Reserve adviser "K Street whore," stands by remark

Tuesday, November 04, 2008  Carnahan says she has no tolerance for anyone intentionally causing confusion on Election Day.

Friday, October 24, 2008  If you spend two million bucks on a victory party, you had better win.