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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Proposed amendment would insure protected gun rights of Missourians.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Mail was not delivered to residents in the 5000 block of College Avenue in Hannibal Thursday. The US Postal Services refuses to deliver because of a dog named Moose.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Proponents of background checks for gun sales are exploring ballot options

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Live house burn in Liberty used as training exercise for Adams and Pike County's firefighters.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Legislation to end furloughs of air traffic controllers and delays for millions of travelers is headed to a House vote.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Quincy City Council heard the second reading of a $31.7 million operating budget for the next fiscal year.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Don't take the cinnamon challenge: Doctors warn teens after surge in calls to poison centers

Friday, April 12, 2013  Debate begins on adopting a possible vicious animal ordinance for Macomb and McDonough County

Friday, April 12, 2013  Gun bill clears first Senate hurdle, debate on background checks starts Tuesday

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  President Obama's gun control proposals have run into resistance on Capitol Hill, leaving their fate in doubt.

Monday, April 08, 2013  In a country where at least a third of households have firearms, it's hard to impose stricter arms rules without support from gun owners.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Military health care costs have nearly tripled since 2001

Saturday, April 06, 2013  The Missouri Senate has passed legislation that would ensure that pharmacies could refuse to stock certain prescription drugs, such as emergency contraception.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Connecticut lawmakers tout bipartisanship, unveil response to Newtown shooting; vote planned Wednesday