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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Oklahoma congressman proposes $20 billion spending cut over 10 years in nation's food stamps program

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Upgrades are needed as the lock and dam system built in the 1930s continues to show the signs of age.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The three-term Republican Congressman has decided instead to seek re-election.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Congressman Aaron Schock took a tour of Western Illinois levee districts Sunday, looking to see who needs a helping hand.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Republican Congressman Aaron Schock spent the afternoon at Spring Lake Country Club campaigning for Quincy councilman Kyle Moore.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Republican Aaron Schock of Peoria says he hopes other GOP hopefuls will step aside for his campaign.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  U.S. Representative Dave Loebsack announced last week that he wants to hear from the community about how the nation should move forward when dealing with the safety of our nation's children.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Illinois govenor presented award for efforts to prevent concealed carry in the state.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  In a push for Congress to pass the wind energy production credit, U.S. Representative Dave Loebsack paid a visit to the House of Representatives.

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

Monday, October 08, 2012  Knapheide Equipment Company hosted a lunch and tour of their facilities early Monday.

Monday, September 24, 2012  The city of Colchester has a history of water woes, but things are looking up in the form of a loan and grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Deadline adds pressure on Missouri congressman to abandon Senate race after rape comment furor

Monday, August 20, 2012  Updated with video: US Senate candidate, Missouri congressman Todd Akin stirs outcry with comments on rape, pregnancy

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Small businesses are taking center stage at round table discussions this week in Northeast Missouri. Sixth District Congressman Sam Graves toured Hannibal Wednesday.