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Francis R. Slay, "icon" of St. Louis city politics and father of current St. Louis Mayor, dies at 83

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Francis R. Slay, (R) former long-term committeeman shown with son St. Louis Mayor Francis G. Slay, in this 2005 file photo, has died in St. Louis at the age of 83 on March 16, 2011.

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Slay, shown in this April 2009 file photo, was elected the 23rd Ward Committeeman in 1964 and served for 45 years, among other leadership positions.

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Jan. 22, 2010, the day Francis R. Slay was honored with a resolution honoring his life and work by the St. Louis City Board of Aldermen. Slay's son, current St. Louis Mayor Francis G. Slay, speaks at the podium, with Francis R. standing at left.

By Adam Allington

Francis R. Slay, father to St. Louis Mayor Francis G. Slay has passed away at age 83. He was suffering from a heart illness.

The elder Slay was deeply involved in St. Louis City politics.

He served as a State Representative during the 1960's, was a 23rd Ward Committeeman for 45 years and served as the city's Recorder of Deeds.

Former Aldermanic President Jim Shrewsbury said Slay's reputation was one of integrity and respect.

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Wed March 16, 2011

U.S. Attorney seeks forfeiture of Egyptian mask at Art Museum

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The U.S. Attorney is demanding that the Saint Louis Art Museum surrender an Egyptian mask that may be stolen property

By Rachel Lippmann

The U.S. Attorney's office is demanding that the Saint Louis Art Museum give up an Egyptian mask because it's stolen property.

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Wed March 16, 2011

The Road Back to Work: Part Four, For The Long-Term Unemployed, The Hunt Continues

By Tamara Keith and Kelsey Proud

NPR's Tamara Keith continues her year-long occasional series on unemployment, entitled "The Road Back to Work" tracking six St. Louis residents.

Here's the latest from the series:

Police budget

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Wed March 16, 2011

Budget changes will save officer positions

By Rachel Lippmann

The city's Board of Police Commissioners today approved changes to the department's budget for the 2012 fiscal year that will prevent the loss, through attrition, of 65 officers.

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Wed March 16, 2011

EPA proposes first-ever national air pollution standards for power plants

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Ameren’s 2,400-megawatt plant near Labadie, Missouri, is the state’s largest coal-fired power plant.

By Véronique LaCapra

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed the first-ever national standards for air pollution from power plants.

The new rules would require many power plants to install technologies to control mercury, arsenic and other toxic air pollutants.

Environment Missouri's Ted Mathys says the new standards would help protect the health of Missourians.

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Wed March 16, 2011