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Tuesday, August 28, 2012  It's a system that Paul Ryan, the Republican nominee-to-be for vice president, had hoped to scrap as a way to make his House GOP budget look smaller by about $10 billion a year.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  Congress dodges government shutdown after fight over disaster aid

Friday, September 23, 2011  Senate blocks House-passed disaster aid bill as partisan clash over spending escalates

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  Gov. Jay Nixon wants more information on what funds are being delayed because of Hurricane Irene and other disasters.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011  Critics say Obama administration ignored calls to replenish disaster aid coffers

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  Governor Jay Nixon appears ready to add disaster relief to the call for a special legislative session.

Friday, July 01, 2011  Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has pledged an additional $100 million in state disaster aid following the deadly tornado in Joplin and continued flooding across the state.

Saturday, June 25, 2011  The tornadoes and floods that pummeled much of the South and Midwest also have dealt a serious blow to struggling state budgets.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  Miller and Pettis Counties are now elgible for federal disaster assistance.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010  Gov. Jay Nixon is seeking federal disaster aid for 32 Missouri counties hit by flooding and severe storms in recent months.