Category Archives: MO 5th District

Coverage of Missouri’s 5th Congressional District, which includes most of Jackson County and northern Cass County.

Cleaver on health care reform

Posted on Jan 15, 2010 by BlogKC

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 →

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Let’s close all the bridges

Posted on Jul 6, 2005 by BlogKC

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 | 9 Comments

Cleaver, Wesson back story

Posted on Mar 7, 2005 by BlogKC

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 →

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Cleaver off to an ethical start?

Posted on Feb 15, 2005 by BlogKC

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 →

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Barnes won’t run in 2006 or 2007.

Posted on Jan 4, 2005 by BlogKC

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 →

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Sunday political roundup

Posted on Dec 12, 2004 by BlogKC

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

Posted on Nov 29, 2004 by BlogKC

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 | 5 Comments