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Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill says she's ready to file legislation allowing greater use of electronic devices by airline passengers.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Mother of Claire McCaskill dies in St. Louis home on Monday.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Todd Akin meets with Hannibal supporters before the big date. McCaskill campaign responds.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon and Republican challenger Dave Spence squared off in their first debate to be followed by incumbent Democratic senator Claire McCaskill's debate with Republican challenger Todd Akin.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Monday, Sen. Claire McCaskill hit the campaign trail in Northeast Missouri promoting legislation to reform the U.S. Postal Service. The senator's first stop was at the the Forget Me Not Senior Citizens Center in New London.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  Sen. Claire McCaskill made a stop in Palmyra Wednesday afternoon as part of her "Fighting for Our Farmers" campaign.

Saturday, March 03, 2012  Hundreds of people made their way into Hannibal Inn to hear about party goals and initiatives from state leaders. Both Missouri Governor Jay Nixon and U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill were guest speakers Saturday. U.S. Representative Russ Carnahan and other state officials were also in attendance.

Friday, March 02, 2012  Hannibal will be teeming with Democrats this weekend at the 41st annual Demo Days.

Monday, July 25, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for July 25, we're talking about the future of local television.

Sunday, March 07, 2010  U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill hopes to pass a health care reform plan that will benefit families in Missouri.

Monday, December 07, 2009  Sen. Claire McCaskill says a Senate move to embrace the tough anti-abortion language in a House version of health care legislation must be defeated.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009  Heartland lawmakers comment on Sen. Ted Kennedy's passing.