Barack Obama

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President Obama Continues Tourney Tradition, Reveals His NCAA Bracket

In 2012, President Obama’s men’s bracket ranked 2,347,421 out of 6.45 million entries, placing him in the 63.6th percentile.

2013/03/20

Missouri House GOP Lawmakers Defeat Medicaid Expansion

Two separate House committees simultaneously heard arguments for and then rejected proposals to adopt a central component of President Barack Obama’s health care law.

2013/02/25

State capitol was completed in 1916 with designs of architectural firm of Tracy & Swarthout from New York State. It made from marble from Carthage, Missouri and sixth state capitol building to have served Missouri. Getty Images, photo by Jordan McAlister

Mo. House Panel To Consider Medicaid Expansion

The Democrats’ bill is not expected to pass. But Republican Rep. Jay Barnes plans to introduce his own Medicaid proposal.

2013/02/25

Poll: Obama’s Approval Rating Rises Pre-Inauguration

As President Barack Obama prepares to be sworn into office for a second time, 51% of Americans now approve of the overall job he is doing as president.

2013/01/18

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Top Ways To Experience The Presidential Inauguration In St. Louis

Where can St. Louisans go to celebrate Barack Obama’s inauguration for a second term? Join the festivities at the president’s favorite pizza joint or at a politically minded pub that leans left. Look back through history of past presidents. Or, since this year’s festivities will fall on Janaury 21 which is also Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, celebrate the successes of the Civil Rights movement over the past 50 years.

2013/01/07

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Chicago Mayor: Illinois Must Ban Assault Weapons

Rahm Emanuel spoke Monday at the graduation and promotion ceremony for city police officers.

2012/12/17

‘Fiscal Cliff’ Could Affect Missouri Economy, Budget

Missouri could lose about $125 million in federal funding for various programs and the state’s military-related economy could take a $1 billion hit.

2012/12/11

Barack Obama brought his social media re-eleciton campaign to an climax on Nov. 7, proclaiming his victory on Twitter. (credit: Lionel Bonaventure/AFP/Getty Images)

Opinion: Obama’s #My2K Twitter Conversation Was A #Fail

Liberals are apparently not nearly as interested in the “fiscal cliff” as the conservatives are because they really believe that Barack Obama will take care of things for them again.

2012/12/10

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What’s With Obama’s Fiscal Cliff Road Trip?

The president would do much better by staying in Washington, D.C. where the action is rather than taking a road tour-styled trip to talk to the American people. In D.C., he actually would be talking to the people who are going to make the decision with him.

2012/12/10