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Politics
9:08 am
Tue February 14, 2012

Controversy in Jefferson City over Obama contraception plan

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Legislation from Jefferson City attacks Pres. Obama's contraception mandate.

The debate over President Obama's contraception mandate heated up at Missouri's Capitol today.

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Education
9:19 am
Wed February 1, 2012

GOP state legislators oppose curator appointment

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The Capitol building in Jefferson City. GOP legislators are opposing the appointment of a Columbia attorney to the UM System Board of Curators.

Columbia attorney Craig Van Matre faces obstacles of time and partisan politics in his bid for a permanent seat on the UM System Board of Curators.

Craig Van Matre’s time is running out as a UM curator. He’s held the position since Governor Jay Nixon appointed him last June, but Missouri’s constitution requires a vote on his confirmation by Thursday. Some aren’t keen on making Van Matre a permanent board member.

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Politics
11:11 am
Fri January 13, 2012

Legislature will consider loan interest cap

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A payday loan shop window.

A Missouri House member is proposing legislation that would ask voters to approve tougher regulation of certain installment loans.

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