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Politics
4:32 pm
Mon May 14, 2012

Rush Limbaugh inducted into Hall of Famous Missourians

Originally published on Mon May 14, 2012 6:01 pm

Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh was inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians today, in a ceremony that was kept under wraps until less than an hour before it happened.

Word of the ceremony leaked out after various media members spotted Limbaugh inside the Missouri Capitol.  The ceremony was by invitation only, and the audience consisted of Republican lawmakers and family and friends.  Limbaugh told the audience that other members of his family were more deserving of the honor, but he also thanked House Speaker Steven Tilley (R, Perryville) for not rescinding it.

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PM Newscasts
5:54 pm
Thu March 15, 2012

PM Newscast for March 15, 2012

Regional news coverage from the KBIA News room, including:

  • New rules proposed for entry into Hall of Famous Missourians.
  • City council discusses ramifications for blight decree proposal.
  • Ron Paul speaks on MU campus.
  • Missouri Child Identification Program to offer services in Osage Beach on Saturday.
Politics
4:37 pm
Thu March 15, 2012

Rules proposed for Missouri Hall of Fame

House Democrats are proposing formal criteria and a requirement for bipartisan approval before people are inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians — a reaction to criticism of the selection of Rush Limbaugh for the honor.

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Politics
9:27 am
Tue March 6, 2012

Missouri GOP leaders stand behind Limbaugh Hall of Fame induction

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Republican leaders in the Missouri General Assembly are standing behind conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh's induction into the Hall of Famous Missourians.

Missouri state Senate leadership and other Republican legislators did not disagree with the House Speaker's choice to honor Rush Limbaugh.

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