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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The so-called prevailing wage for a given trade in a county is currently calculated based on voluntary surveys collected and submitted by contractors on a public works project.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The Missouri Senate has again passed legislation curbing tax breaks for developers while creating new incentives for exporters and high-tech industries.

Monday, April 01, 2013  With big political issues seemingly settled, Gang of Eight turns to immigration plan's details

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  The bill needs one more affirmative vote before moving to the House.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  The Supreme Court has upheld the individual insurance requirement at the heart of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.

Saturday, May 19, 2012  Missouri lawmakers have ended their session without agreeing on bills changing the way teacher layoffs are handled and allowing quicker state intervention in failing school districts.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  APNewsBreak: Obama administration says 2.5 million young adults gain coverage through health overhaul

Monday, November 14, 2011  Supreme Court will hear arguments over health care overhaul, a key Obama initiative, in spring

Monday, August 22, 2011  Texas has highest uninsured rate; Perry would repeal Obama overhaul with no clear alternative

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  GOP using budget, nomination fights to nibble away at Obama's financial overhaul law

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster warns republicans that the state could face penalties for not enforcing the law.

Friday, February 18, 2011  GOP prevails as House votes to block money implementing Obama's health care overhaul law

Wednesday, February 02, 2011  Despite judge's ruling, key players move ahead to put health care overhaul in place.

Thursday, January 20, 2011  House GOP's health care repeal is only a first step; what's the replacement?

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  Swiftly honoring a campaign pledge, newly empowered Republicans pushed legislation to repeal the nation's year-old health care overhaul through the House Wednesday night, brushing aside implacable opposition in the Senate and a veto threat from President Barack Obama.