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Thursday, May 17, 2012

Cunningham Aide: State Senator To Be Released From Hospital Thursday

West County area State Senator Jane Cunningham was hospitalized overnight in Jefferson City after feeling light-headed Wednesday at the state capitol.

Missouri State Senator Jane Cunningham (R-Chesterfield) should be back at the State Capitol following a brief hospitalization overnight Wednesday. Senator Cunningham's Chief of Staff, Kit Crancer told Patch Thursday morning that "the Senator is doing well and will be released later today." (Sign up for the Patch Newsletter, including Breaking News Alerts.) According to the Twitter account for the Missouri State Senate, members in the chamber were updated on her health this morning and learned that she would return to the Capitol Thursday. Cunningham, who is not running for re-election after state legislative redistricting essentially left her without a race to run, became light headed Wednesday during debate on an education bill. The …

JoanLauterbach

9:07 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012

Pray that all goes well for you Senator Cunningham,,,   more ›

Update: Jane Cunningham Taken To Jefferson City Hospital

The State Senator who serves much of West County was reportedly feeling light-headed Wednesday.

The Associated Press is reporting that State Senator Jane Cunningham, (R-Chesterfield) was taken by her Chief of Staff to a Jefferson City hospital Wednesday after feeling light-headed during a debate on education. Her Chief of Staff, Kit Crancer, told Patch late Wednesday that Cunningham had been admitted to Saint Mary's Hospital. "I expect that she'll be fine," he said via email. The state legislative session ends Friday. Sign up for the Patch Newsletter, including Breaking News Alerts.  

Dennis Broadbooks

7:51 am on Thursday, May 17, 2012

I pray for a speedy & complete recovery for Sen Cunningham.   more ›

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Should Rush Limbaugh Be in the Hall of Famous Missourians?

Rush Limbaugh was inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians this week. An honor well deserved? Or a mistake on the part of Missouri lawmakers?

Rush Limbaugh, the controversial conservative commentator, was enshrined into the Hall of Famous Missourians this week, sparking controversy across the state and country on whether Limbaugh should be worth of such an honor. Limbaugh's name now sits amongst such famous Missourians as Mark Twain, Dred Scott, Jack Buck and Stan Musial. According to the St. Louis Beacon, Missouri House Speaker Steve Tilley gave reporters less than a half-hour’s notice of the ceremony. From the Beacon: Tilley’s decision to honor Limbaugh, a Cape Girardeau native, has sparked opposition from Democrats and progressives because of Limbaugh’s often strong words when he talks about people with whom he disagrees. Limbaugh’s bust will be placed in the Capitol’s Hall …

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Candace Jarrett

1:44 pm on Friday, May 18, 2012

This is a star worthy comment. It made me laugh! Thanks for adding a smile to my Friday.   more ›

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Town and Country - Manchester Gas Prices: May 15

Here are today's lowest reported gas prices.

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Monday, May 14, 2012

Town and Country - Manchester Gas Prices: May 14

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Thursday, May 10, 2012

Town and Country - Manchester Gas Prices: May 10

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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Police Asked to Up Security For McCaskill After Tea Party Comment

The move follows a conservative activist saying, “We have to kill the Claire Bear," at a Tea Party Express event.

Comments made during a Tea Party Express Event last Thursday against Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) triggered U.S. Capitol Police to contact the Kirkwood Police Department to help increase security for the senator, Politico reports. According to POLITICO, local police have been asked to step up patrols near McCaskill's home in Kirkwood after Scott Boston, a conservative activist, made a statement during the event in which he said, "We have to kill the Claire Bear..." Read more at POLITICO.com, including responses from Todd Akin, John Brunner and Sarah Steelman, who are vying for the GOP senatorial nomination. The Tea Party Express has endorsed Steelman. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Washington Bureau Chief Bill Bill Lambrecht tweeted Wednesday …

Town and Country - Manchester Gas Prices: May 9

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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Town and Country - Manchester Gas Prices: May 8

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Monday, May 7, 2012

Town and Country - Manchester Gas Prices: May 7

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