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Thursday, April 11, 2013  A proposed tax increase would nearly double the federal tobacco tax to $1.95 per pack.

Monday, April 08, 2013  In a country where at least a third of households have firearms, it's hard to impose stricter arms rules without support from gun owners.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  US is halfway toward Obama's 5-year goal of doubling exports but likely to fall a bit short

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  In Colorado, Obama will press Congress to pass gun measures, place focus on background checks

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The alternative by Republican Rep. Jay Barnes would cover fewer additional adults than Obama's version while also removing some children from the Medicaid rolls.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The state's bishops are asking Democratic Attorney General Chris Koster to appeal with "all due haste."

Monday, March 18, 2013  U.S. District Judge Audrey Fleissig cited a provision in the U.S. Constitution declaring that federal laws take precedence over contradictory state laws.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A House committee endorsed similar legislation last week, but that measure seeks to criminalize enforcement of all federal gun laws.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Obama administration considers urging Supreme Court to overturn California gay marriage ban

Monday, February 18, 2013  Tiger Woods joins vacationing Obama for golf round at Florida club

Friday, February 15, 2013  While most minimum wage employees are excited about the proposed federal increase to $9, small business owners like Elly Bethune said the increase would force them to make some unwanted changes.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Skeptical Congress may deliver Obama few victories on State of the Union priorities

Friday, February 08, 2013  Family Pawn Owner Don Mayse said there is too much misinformation about guns in the national media and in Washington D.C.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate is preparing to begin debating new gun control measures, and some of President Barack Obama's fellow Democrats are poised to frustrate his efforts to enact the most sweeping limits on weapons in decades.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  The sheriff also confirmed his support of Missouri House Bill 170.