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Wednesday, April 03, 2013  The Missouri Senate has passed legislation that would abolish a tax break for low-income seniors and disabled people who live in rental homes.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  It was the 33rd time in 18 months, but the measure is doomed to fail in the Senate

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  GOP casts repeal of Obama's health care law as a chance to stop a tax

Thursday, March 22, 2012  Gay rights advocates revel after New Hampshire lawmakers kill measure to repeal same-sex marriage

Thursday, November 24, 2011  GOP presidential contenders' inconsistencies on gay marriage underscore New Hampshire repeal effort

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  Will the Supreme Court settle the nation's health care debate? Not likely, both sides say

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  Military portrays repeal of gay ban as business-as-usual, after months of preparation

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

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  Military chaplains seek protection for troops who share beliefs on gay service members

Thursday, May 12, 2011  House panel OKs defense bill, votes to delay law allowing gays to serve openly

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  Amid congressional complaints, Navy suspends decision to train chaplains to do same-sex unions

Monday, April 18, 2011  The Ellen Show will discuss Prop B on Monday.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  Controversial Prop B changes headed to Governor's desk.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  In one of the closest votes of the year, the State Senate Thursday advanced legislation to repeal key elements of Proposition B.

Wednesday, March 09, 2011  Just one day after the Missouri Senate endorsed legislation that would repeal most of the puppy mill law, the Missouri Humane Society came out with its second list of the Dirty Dozen, the 12 worst dog breeding operations in the state.