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When the Loop wrote last week about the expanding women's restroom off the Senate chamber, we had no idea just how important a venue we were talking about.
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James Taranto: Gen. Helms and the Senator's 'Hold'
An Air Force commander exercised her discretion in a sexual-assault case. Now her career is being blocked by Sen. Claire McCaskill.
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Op-ed: Sen. Claire McCaskill: 'Time to Stand up for Rural Missouri'
Last June, the United States Senate passed a Farm Bill that would save taxpayers $23 billion, eliminate wasteful and redundant programs while maintaining a safety net for Missouri farmers, and provide critical aid to Missouri ranchers who were ...
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Controversy heating up over White River
Designed to promote a "whole river" approach to watershed conservation, recreation and economic development, the National Blueways program is turning out to be a source of considerable controversy on both sides of the Arkansas-Missouri border.
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Join me and others in urging Congress to further pancreatic cancer research
Thanks to the Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act, a new law enacted in January, there is hope for those touched by this disease.
In Senate, complex fight over curbing military sexual assaults
WASHINGTON>> When Sen. Carl Levin of Michigan stripped a measure aimed at curbing sexual assault in the military out of a defense bill this week, it was widely seen as a trampling by a long-serving male committee chairman on female lawmakers seeking justice for victims.
Leaders should find long-term solutions
Representing manufacturers in Missouri, I regularly hear from business owners about the struggles and successes they encounter every day.
Move over conference rooms: Womens' restrooms are the new power venue
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Abortion bill reopens sensitive subject for GOP
As the House heads into a debate next week on a bill to limit abortion, Republicans are reopening a subject that cost them dearly in 2012 and continues to present perils for the party's attempt to appeal to women voters.
Toby Keith, Garth Brooks plan Oklahoma relief concert
The University of Kansas Medical Center began the program a year ago and is partnering for the first time this year with the Fairway Parks & Recreation Department.
Democrats Ready to Pounce on Rep. Trent Franks' Rape Comment
The Republican Party's attempt at rebranding itself on women's issues took a step backward Wednesday when Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., dismissed the need give rape victims access to abortions after 20 weeks.
Senate Panel Rejects Bid to Remove Commanders from Sexual Assault Cases
The Senate Armed Services Committee has voted against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's bill that would have taken military commanders out of the process of reviewing sexual assault cases.
Senators Nix Bid to Rein In Power of Brass in...
The Senate Armed Services Committee on Wednesday shot down an amendment that had bipartisan backing and would have stripped commanders of the responsibility for overseeing sexual assault prosecutions.
Two Missouri ballot measures approved for circulation
Cheryl Shepherd, the mother of former Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher, is vying for custody of her granddaughter with Sophie Perkins, a cousin of Zoey's mother, Kasandra Perkins.
Panel votes to keep assault cases in chain of command
The panel voted 17-9 for an amendment from Chairman Carl Levin that would require a formal review when a commander decides not to prosecute a sexual assault case.
In holding up nomination, McCaskill oversteps her bounds
Sen. Claire McCaskill recently announced she has placed a “permanent hold” on the nomination of Lt.
Report: GOP rep says pregnancies from rape are rare
GOP Rep. Trent Franks of Arizona reportedly said Wednesday that the incidences of pregnancy from rape are "very low," months after a similar comment led Todd Akin to lose a Senate race in Missouri.
Military sex cases: Senate blocks plan for independent prosecutor
An effort to place military sex assault cases in the hands of an independent prosecutor was thwarted late Tuesday when Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin sided with the top brass and against a fellow Democrat.
McCaskill, Blunt join forces to better protect sexual abuse victims
However, there is one issue that has lawmakers reaching across the aisle to get something done -- sexual abuse in the military.