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Monday, January 09, 2012  The Missouri State Senate currently has two measures that would target the federal health care law and the leader of the senate hopes those will be among the first debated this year.

Monday, April 11, 2011  Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed paperwork on Monday in support of a federal healthcare lawsuit.

Tuesday, February 01, 2011  Updated with video. US judge says Obama's entire health plan unconstitutional; case destined for Supreme Court.

Monday, December 13, 2010  Almost 5 percent of enrollees have dropped out of the health care plan for Missouri employees and retirees following cost increases to their insurance.

Thursday, June 17, 2010  A new Associated Press-Gfk poll finds public support for President Barack Obama's health care law has risen to its highest point to date.

Friday, June 11, 2010  An early draft of an administration regulation estimates that many employers will be forced to make changes to their health plans under the new law.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009  Challenging Reid, Democratic moderates show wariness of government-run insurance option