Chris McDaniel

McCaskill holds hearing on 'Kafkaesque' credit report system

Chris McDaniel — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:51:42 +0000

Millions of consumers have an error on their credit report. In response, Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri held a hearing Tuesday on the consumer report industry.

One out of every five consumers has an error on at least one of their major credit reports, according to a study released a few months ago by the Federal Trade Commission.

Blunt, McCaskill In Agreement On Internet Sales Tax

Chris McDaniel — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:51:30 +0000

Senator Roy Blunt (R-Mo) is one of many co-sponsors of a bill that would allow states to collect sales taxes for online purchases.

Under current law, states can only require stores to collect sales taxes if the store has a physical presence in the state.

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Mo. Legislators Received More Than $330,000 From Lobbyists In Two Months

Chris McDaniel — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:48:27 +0000

Infographics: Explore the Numbers

McCaskill Crafting Legislation To Allow Electronics On Flights

Chris McDaniel and Chris McDaniel — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:02:47 +0000

After receiving a tepid response from the FAA on the prospect of changing rules to allow electronic devices like iPads and Kindles to be used throughout a flight, Senator Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) announced that she is beginning to craft legislation instead.

McCaskill wrote FAA Administrator Michael Huerta in December, asking him to reconsider the restrictions and telling him that she would look into "legislative solutions" if changes were too slow.

New Mo. GOP chair plans more aggressive approach

Associated Press and Chris McDaniel — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:08:54 +0000

The new chairman of the Missouri Republican Party wants the GOP to be more aggressive in promoting its message and more sophisticated in reaching out to voters.

Martin narrowly ousted former chair David Cole on Saturday.

Many speculate it was because of the GOP's poor performance in statewide races, where the party lost five out of the six races.

Martin says those losses were due to one thing: "We found ourselves at a disadvantage because we were vastly outspent by tens of millions of dollars total," he says.

Santa comes early for some politicos, with end-of-year donations

Chris McDaniel and Beyond November — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 21:42:35 +0000

McCaskill resumes campaign following mother's death

Chris McDaniel — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:24:44 +0000

McCaskill spoke outside a St. Louis County grade school Wednesday about the importance of the school lunch program, noting that Republican opponent Todd Akin was one of just five lawmakers to oppose funding. But she also used the time to talk about her mother, who passed away earlier this week.

It was Claire McCaskill’s first public appearance since the passing of her mother, Betty Anne Ward McCaskill.

In previous campaigns, the Senator would often bring her mother up on the stump.

Claire McCaskill said it’s been a “tumultuous time.”

Congressman Todd Akin defends "dog" analogy

Chris McDaniel — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:23:29 +0000

Republican Congressman Todd Akin is defending his statement comparing his opponent, Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill, to a dog.

Newscast for May 8, 2012

Chris McDaniel — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:25:47 +0000

Regional news coverage from the KBIA News room, including:

The state of the state budget.
McCaskill's security precautions.
A Springfield mayor's resignation.

Newscast for May 1, 2012

Chris McDaniel — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:37:23 +0000

Regional coverage from the KBIA news room, including:

Health centers receive 10 million dollars.
Nixon agrees to compromise on workers' compensation.
A Boone County judge urges the retrial of a man serving a life sentence.