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What’s On KC- Freedom Sisters with APC
- Stitches Exhibit
- UMKC Theatre and KCAT present Billy Bishop Goes to War
- 10th Annual Paul D. Bartlett Lecture
- Student Union Coffeehouse Series
- Docent Training Classes
- Know your status? Free HIV/STI Testing
- Stitches Exhibit
- Wind Ensemble and 11 O'Clock Jazz Band
- UMKC Theatre and KCAT present Billy Bishop Goes to War
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Category Archives: MO 5th District
Cleaver on health care reform
Firedog Lake has video of Congressman Cleaver discussing the health care reform bill and the fact that it’s been so compromised that it might have to fail and come back for a new vote to get enough progressive support for … Continue reading
Posted in MO 5th District, Politics
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Let’s close all the bridges
Despite pleas from Missouri Congressman Sam Graves, Kansas has gone through with its plan to close the I-635 bridges over the Missouri River for two months. Good job with that One KC cooperation! With the Paseo Bridge already closed until … Continue reading
Posted in General, MO 5th District, Transportation
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Cleaver, Wesson back story
Tony Ortega has the back story on the Eric Wesson controversy, and more on how The Star knew about it for months but sat on the story for fear of angering the black community. Wesson is the Call reporter who … Continue reading
Posted in General, MO 5th District, Politics
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Cleaver off to an ethical start?
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver has admitted to paying consultanting fees to a journalist who was also covering the 5th District Congressional race. Eric Wesson of The Call worked for Cleaver while his was covering the campaign and criticizing the candidates opponents. … Continue reading
Posted in Media, MO 5th District, Politics
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Barnes won’t run in 2006 or 2007.
Mayor Kay Barnes has ended speculation of a run for reelection or Congress. Instead she will focus her energy on finishing the Sprint Center, Power & Light District, and the other $3 billion-plus in redevelopment projects going on in Downtown … Continue reading
Posted in KC Mayor, MO 5th District, Politics
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Sunday political roundup
From today’s Star… Steve Kraske on Mayor Kay Barnes political future – a possible charter amendment for a third term, or challenge to US Representative Sam Graves in the 6th District. The Congressional bid looks most likely, but it’s unknown … Continue reading
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The Freshman Congressman
The Star has started a new series following new US Rep. Emanuel Cleaver as he adjusts to life in Washington and work in Congress.
Posted in MO 5th District, Politics
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