It's Time To Raise The Minimum Wage
Yesterday, John Edwards was in our state to rally for one of the more critical initiatives on the ballot this fall- the Give Missourians A Raise Initiative, which will raise Missouri’s minimum wage from $5.15/hour to $6.50/hour. This will be the first increase in the state’s minimum wage since 1997.
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Claire
12:00 PM May 25, 2006 -
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A Veteran's Perspective: Why I'm Supporting Claire McCaskill
Today, as I listened to Claire McCaskill outline her Military Bill of Rights in Macon, I was impressed by her commitment to stand up for our servicemen and veterans. I have been troubled by reports coming out of Iraq and Afghanistan of troops having to buy their own equipment or even dying because our government didn’t provide them with adequate body armor. And as a veteran, I have been dismayed by seeing men I served with left behind by the government once they returned from overseas, despite the sacrifices they made for our country.
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Former Captain U.S. Army Mike Miller
03:00 PM May 17, 2006 -
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Medicare Deadline Leaves Seniors Behind
Tonight, when the Medicare prescription drug plan enrollment deadline passes, as many as 250,000 Missouri seniors may be hit with a penalty that essentially amounts to a lifetime tax. And that tax isn't going to fund shortages in the Veterans' Administration or to help cover the costs incurred by the uninsured. Sadly, it is going straight into the pockets of the big insurance companies, who are already profiting hand over fist.
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Claire
06:00 PM May 15, 2006 -
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Another Big Break for Big Oil
What’s it going to take to get Jim Talent to quit giving more of our money to big oil? $5 a gallon?
I mean really, what’s it going to take? They just keep handing our money over to these oil companies that are making record profits while we pay outrageous prices at the pump. Just this week, the Republicans in Washington, including our own Jim Talent, increased taxes for Missouri students, teachers, and families in order to finance $5 billion in tax cuts for big oil. Just by removing the College Tuition Tax Deduction alone, 64,506 Missouri students and their families effectively had their taxes raised by as much as $153 million!
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Claire
05:00 PM May 12, 2006 -
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Welcome to my new campaign blog!
Over the next several months, I will be posting about my experiences on the road and the issues important to the campaign. From time to time, my family and people I meet across the state will also contribute. I encourage you to post comments for me- because feedback is important and because as Missouri's Senator I will represent YOU.
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Claire
07:00 PM May 01, 2006 -
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