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Congress’ family feud

Many of us will spend time over the holidays with family members. Some we haven’t seen in months or perhaps even years. Some relatives we are excited to see and some we aren’t.
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Bigger government means higher taxes

Increasing the size of government can only lead to higher taxes. So, whenever we have the opportunity to limit growth in the state budget, I view it as an opportunity for us to resist raising taxes on hard-working Missourians. This week, the Missouri House moved forward with our Blueprint for Missouri by passing HJR 43, the Taxpayer Protection Act.
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Toll roads not constitutional

There are lots of discussions in Jefferson City about turning parts of I-70 into a toll road. While I am open to the concept of toll roads in Missouri, and while I acknowledge the need for I-70 to be completely redone, I am very wary of the current plans being presented.
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It’s up to the parents to teach kids values

Early this week we received a post card notice for SAVE THE DATE for my youngest daughter’s wedding in June. For this 75 year “old man” it was yet another reminder of just how fast life goes by. Only yesterday I was graduating from college and being commissioned in the Air Force as a Second Lieutenant.
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Rob Binney announces plan to run for city council seat

I am filing today as a candidate for the 1st District City Council seat in Lee’s Summit. I believe as citizens we have a duty to do our best for our community and after being involved in various local organizations and issues, it would be my honor to serve on the Council.
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Mobile vendor(s) are a threat to the livelihoods of all the small business owners

The City of Lee’s Summit Community Development Committee is meeting about the mobile vendors issue tomorrow Dec. 21 at 6pm. This meeting is open to the public and is held at City Hall.
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After KC loses accredidation, what next?

Last month, the state of Missouri removed accreditation
from the Kansas City Missouri School District.
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The kind of tax evasion we should all support

Several years ago, I was driving around
and noticed a crude sign, advertising used bricks for sale.
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He’s not heavy, he’s my brother

Some members of society are disliked and bullied simply because they are different.
Some are outcasts who are simply struggling to make it day to day with no support from others. 
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The moment of truth

When I turn on the news night after night, I see the same old thing ... biased media. I know I’m only 17, but for as long as I have been interested in politics, I have noticed the obvious favoring the media has toward the Democratic Party.
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