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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  He declined to say whether he resigned or was dismissed by Gov. Jay Nixon's administration.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Acting IRS commissioner repeatedly failed to tell Congress that tea party groups were targeted

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Members of Jefferson City's First Baptist Church cancelled their worship services and bible studies for a day of service.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Missouri social service officials have told a House panel the state could save $28 million annually by moving people from welfare programs onto federal disability payments.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Image from Boston surveillance store footage leads to hunt for potential bombing suspect

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A letter addressed to President Barack Obama is being checked for a "suspicious substance," a day after a letter addressed to a U.S. senator tested positive for poisonous ricin, the U.S. Secret Service says.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The Missouri Senate has rejected a bill that would have allowed additional water and sewer companies to seek permission for surcharges to build new infrastructure.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  A gay man who was arrested after he refused to leave his partner's side at a Kansas City hospital says it was discrimination, but the hospital says he was causing a disturbance.

Friday, April 12, 2013  A Missouri House panel will investigate efforts by the state Department of Social Services to move people off of welfare programs and into federal disability payments.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon is moderating his support for legislation to end a tax break for low-income disabled and senior residents who live in rental housing.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Many JeffTran riders have disabilities and say the cuts would cause significant hardship.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Clements, who was a Missouri corrections official for more than three decades, was killed at his Colorado Springs home last month.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The experiment went into effect April 1 and will last through November 30.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  More than two hundred people gathered in Columbia Tuesday night to provide input on the future of the mail distribution center at the Columbia Regional Airport.