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Friday, March 15, 2013  Solid numbers are hard to come by to confirm how many people fell ill after a conference at the Truman Hotel in Jefferson City this week. Estimates range from 20 to 60 people.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Missouri Conservation Officials say two more captive white-tailed deer have tested positive for the fatal illness called Chronic Wasting Disease.

Monday, September 26, 2011  The remaining 2 county commissioners agreed to share the role of Presiding Commissioner until a permanent replacement is named.

Sunday, March 06, 2011  Several Missouri lawmakers are seeking to require that conservation officials pay for damage caused by elk re-introduced into the state.

Tuesday, December 07, 2010  The state Department of Conservation said the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has raised enough money to begin building an elk holding pen in Kentucky.

Monday, November 29, 2010  Missouri conservation officials will get help from the Appalachian Wildlife Foundation to return elk herds to the southern part of the state.

Friday, October 15, 2010  Elk herds are returning to southern Missouri after being absent from the state for nearly two centuries.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010  A draft plan to restore elk in Missouri calls for the release of up to 150 animals in the southeastern region in early 2011.

Monday, August 30, 2010  Public forums on plans to bring wild elk back to the state have drawn hundreds of people in southern Missouri.

Tuesday, August 04, 2009  Biden says 'without reservation' that $787 billion economic stimulus program is meeting goals

Tuesday, February 10, 2009  President Barack Obama goes back on the road Tuesday to campaign for his massive economic stimulus package.