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Monday, January 09, 2012  Some Republican lawmakers are at odds with members of Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon's administration over whether Missouri's job-creation tax breaks have been a success or failure.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  Obama and congressional Republicans move toward showdown over oil pipeline and tax breaks

Thursday, September 08, 2011  The Republican presidential debate made two things clear: The 2012 contest is focused more than ever on jobs.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  The Special Session of the General Assembly began on Tuesday with the form introduction of bills and resolutions.

Sunday, September 04, 2011  In our facebook story of the day, we asked what you thought about President Obama's plan to create one million jobs?

Monday, August 22, 2011  The RR Donnelley Company is investing six million dollars in its Owensville plant.

Monday, August 22, 2011  Gov. Jay Nixon called a special session of Missouri's General Assembly on Monday.

Monday, April 11, 2011  Governor Nixon touts a plan to revitalize the states economy.

Thursday, March 31, 2011  US economy growing faster than those of other industrialized nations even as job creation lags

Friday, February 04, 2011  January employment report expected to show modest gains in hiring as economy picks up.

Monday, July 12, 2010  Missouri added 3,600 jobs last month while the unemployment rate declined to its lowest point since April 2009.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010  Obama: Republicans and Democrats can work together to encourage job creation

Monday, December 14, 2009  Missouri House Republicans said job creation is the most important issue facing lawmakers in 2010.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009  Obama to sign stimulus plan into law, promising wave of job creation but long, tough recovery

Thursday, February 12, 2009  Gov. Jay Nixon's job-creation plan depends on the expansion of state tax credits for businesses.