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5:54 pm
Mon October 29, 2012

Sen. McCaskill's mother dies at 84

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Betty McCaskill with President Barack Obama

According to a press release, Senator Claire McCaskill’s mother died of natural causes in St. Louis this afternoon. In a statement released, McCaskill stated that “people all over the state have asked about her mother, and their prayers and concern have been greatly appreciated.”

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5:23 pm
Mon October 22, 2012

Congressman Todd Akin defends "dog" analogy

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

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5:36 pm
Thu October 18, 2012

Senate candidates face off in last scheduled debate

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A proposed amendment to the state constitution would require candidates for governor and lieutenant governor to run as a ticket, just as the president and vice president do. Senators debated the measure but set it aside Tuesday.

Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill and her Republican challenger Todd Akin face off tonight in their last scheduled Senatorial debate.  

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12:14 pm
Wed October 17, 2012

McCaskill waits on tables at Flat Branch Pub and Brewing

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McCaskill visits with patrons of Flat Branch Pub and Brewing in Columbia, Mo. on Tuesday Oct. 16, 2012.

Senator Claire McCaskill stopped by Flat Branch Pub and Brewing in Columbia on Tuesday to show her support for students and middle class families.

McCaskill said she partly paid for college by working as a waitress. On Tuesday, she reenacted that experience as she waited tables at Flat Branch for an hour. McCaskill said she’s concerned about Missouri’s students.

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