U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill recently took to the Senate floor to praise the work of a St. Louis school and its founder for their dedication to the community’s youth, especially those who “have nowhere else to turn.” Innovative Concept Academy provides strict discipline, counseling, and recreational activities for students previously expelled from the St. Louis [...]
U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill used a Senate hearing yesterday to grill the country’s top military leaders on the ballooning costs of government contracting, as well as the sustainability of taxpayer-funded infrastructure projects in Afghanistan. McCaskill used a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing to continue her effort to cut spending and save taxpayer dollars, questioning U.S. [...]
U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill spoke on the Senate floor this week about her proposal to permanently ban earmarks from the legislative process. “Earmarking allows people who have lobbyists and special connections to get special projects funded, as opposed to the merit of the project,” McCaskill said. “I know Missouri can compete for federal dollars based [...]
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