State of the Union

Mo. Senators Respond To Obama's Call For More Background Checks For Gun Purchases

Julie Bierach — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:07:21 +0000

During his State of the Union address last night, President Barack Obama emphasized the need for more background checks for gun buyers, saying that that the majority of Americans favor the proposal as a way to keep firearms out of the hands of criminals.

President Obama Delivers State Of The Union Address

Kelsey Proud — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:03:49 +0000

Updated 10:04 p.m. following address and response.

President Obama's delivery of the annual State of the Union address has concluded. For a full breakdown of his remarks, and those of the Republican response, given by Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, check out this post from NPR.

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Blunt on Mo. presidential primary, State of the Union

Julie Bierach — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:54:49 +0000

Missouri Senator Roy Blunt says the race for the Republican presidential nomination could still be in play in March when Missouri holds its caucus. But before that, Missouri will hold a meaningless presidential primary on Feb. 7.

Blunt, a Republican, says at a time when the state is trying to save money, a primary that has no binding impact should have been eliminated.

"But we're going to have it," Blunt said. "And that February primary may give some guidance to people going to the March caucuses."

State of the Union: 2012

St. Louis Public Radio — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:23:19 +0000

Join us tonight beginning at 8 p.m. for live special coverage of the 2012 State of the Union address from NPR.

As always, you can listen on-air at 90.7 FM or online here.

After President Obama addresses Congress, the Republican response will be given by Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels.

What is President Obama expected to touch on during his address? White House Senior Adviser David Plouffe gave NPR this preview of the speech. The featured topic of choice? The economy.

Thanks for joining us!

McCaskill, Blunt weigh in on State of the Union, freeze in spending

Julie Bierach — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:13:08 +0000

Missouri's Senators Claire McCaskill and Roy Blunt agree that the president's proposal to cut the deficit does not go far enough.

President Barack Obama proposed a freeze in spending in his State of the Union speech last night.

McCaskill, a Democrat, says the president's spending cuts don't go far enough: