Congress

Funding Cuts Could Impact UM System

Kristofor Husted — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:36:56 +0000

Sequestration, or the automatic across-the-board funding cuts set to kick in nationwide at the beginning of 2013, will tally nearly $110 billion in cuts over the next nine years.

U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson Retires From Congress

Jacob McCleland — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 20:37:25 +0000

Missouri Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson will retire from the House of Representatives next February.

The Collapse Of Congress

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 03:38:46 +0000

Congress is a mess.

Bet you already knew that. Congress is rife with gridlock, conflict, and a lack of progress. But the problem is so serious, that the collapse of Congress as an institution is in the cards. And that might cause a few problems.

U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver & Kevin Yoder

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:59:27 +0000

Congressional representatives are back in their districts for a work session, which gives Up to Date the perfect opportunity to catch up with U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver (D, MO-5) and Kevin Yoder (R, KS-3).

U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver: Economy, Budget, Gas Prices & More

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:28:55 +0000

He’s just returned from lengthy deliberations in the U.S. House of Representatives over next year's spending plan. But is Congress getting anywhere?

Tuesday on Up to Date, Steve Kraske welcomes U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver II (D, MO-5) to talk about the latest happenings on capitol hill, including budget negotiations, gas prices, and the economy.

Former Congressman Dennis Moore On Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:04:58 +0000

He served 12 years as a district attorney and 12 years as a member of Congress. Now, former U.S. Representative Dennis Moore is focusing his energies on another battle close to home: Alzheimer’s. Earlier this month, Moore announced he is one of the more than 5 million Americans who are living with the disease. Wednesday on Up to Date, the former Congressman and his wife Stephene Moore talk with us about the signs, his diagnosis and what it means for them.

US Senator Claire McCaskill Seeks Re-Election

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:50:29 +0000

Democratic U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri is no stranger to the rough and tumble world of politics. After all, she’s been at it for three decades in a state that is traditionally tough on Democrats. Now she is facing another campaign, this time to keep her seat in the U.S. Senate.

US Presidents And Congress: How To Succeed In Partisan Politics

Steve Kraske, Kathleen Pointer, Danie Alexander and Stephen Steigman — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:50:24 +0000

Barack Obama isn't the first President in conflict with a Congress run by the opposing party. However, being in that position doesn't mean nothing gets accomplished. Take it from Historian of the U.S. Senate Donald Richie.