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Listening to you It was a privilege to host a live, interactive telephone town hall where I was able to engage with over 5,100 of you! It was a joy to hear from Missouri’s Fourth during this time. My town halls are setup in a way so I am able to answer both live and

by U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill When politicians’ egos and taxpayer money combine, you’re bound to get a bad result. Wasting taxpayer money is wrong, whether it’s a billion dollars or a single penny. And so, finding and cutting waste has been a passion of mine since I worked as Missouri’s State Auditor. I recently found

U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Joe Manchin (W.Va.), members of the Congressional Veterans Jobs Caucus, recently introduced the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing (HIRE) Veterans Act. The measure establishes a tiered recognition program within the Department of Labor to award employers based on their contributions to veteran employment. “America’s service members and veterans

Fans of the popular public radio show “A Prairie Home Companion” know that rhubarb cures life’s ailments. When life cannot get any worse, “one little thing can revive a guy, and that is a piece of rhubarb pie,” according to the show’s creator, Garrison Keillor. Whether that is truth or fiction, rhubarb is known as

Trustees of the Missouri Farm Bureau Endorsement Committee representing the State Senate’s 28th District have endorsed State Rep. Sandy Crawford (R) for State Senate. The trustees met during the organization’s PAC meetings Feb. 27 in Jefferson City. Crawford, of Buffalo, currently represents the 129th District in the House and is running for the unexpired senate

U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) spoke on the Senate floor to underscore his support for U.S. Supreme Court Nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch. Blunt highlighted Judge Gorsuch’s originalist judicial approach,academic credentials and his years of experience on the bench to make the case for his confirmation. Blunt also noted that Judge Gorsuch has received a rating

Millions of Americans with high-deductible health insurance plans rely on health savings accounts to help them manage the costs of health care. If you’re among them, you know how important it is to maximize the value you get out of every HSA dollar. If you don’t yet have an HSA, you may qualify for one

Eva Wallace never enlisted in the U.S. military, has never been on active duty and never endured life-altering injuries protecting American freedoms. However, as a military spouse she has found another important way to serve our country – advocating for veterans’ rights. Each February, Wallace and more than 500 other members of The American Legion

If you’re struggling to make ends meet in retirement, you’re not alone. And when your income is limited and fixed, you do your best to cut out unnecessary expenses. One expense that can be tough for some seniors to manage is the premiums on their life insurance policies. Perhaps your carrier raised your premium unexpectedly,