Jan

15

Cleaver on health care reform

January 15, 2010 | 3 Comments

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 passage.

Jul

6

Let’s close all the bridges

July 6, 2005 | 9 Comments

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 November, Northland commuters are in for even more delays. So far this morning [...]

Mar

7

Cleaver, Wesson back story

March 7, 2005 | Comments Off

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 was covering Emanuel Cleaver’s Congressional campaign while also on the campaign’s payroll as a [...]

Feb

15

Cleaver off to an ethical start?

February 15, 2005 | 4 Comments

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.
The Star: Cleaver to halt hiring practice.

Jan

4

Barnes won’t run in 2006 or 2007.

January 4, 2005 | 2 Comments

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 and round the city. Looks like the field is now clear for hopefuls [...]

Dec

12

Sunday political roundup

December 12, 2004 | 1 Comment

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 how the suburban and rural district would embrace a relative newcomer from the Ward Parkway [...]

Nov

29

The Freshman Congressman

November 29, 2004 | 5 Comments

The Star has started a new series following new US Rep. Emanuel Cleaver as he adjusts to life in Washington and work in Congress.

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