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Inflation spikes to highest levels since 2008 crisis(The Center Square) – The latest federal report suggests more troubles for the U.S. economy, even as experts hoped for a post-COVID economic surge. The Bureau of Labor Statistics Thursday … Read More
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Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler declares herself the ‘only conservative’ in Missouri senate raceEXCLUSIVE – After a long period of anticipation, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler publicly announced her candidacy for the 2022 U.S. Senate race on Thursday at Frontier… Read More
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Missouri’s congressional delegation rallies to secure $900M F/A-18 order(The Center Square) – Missouri’s congressional delegation is rallying behind a proposed $900 million allocation for Boeing to build 12 F/A-18 Super Hornets at its plant near St. Louis. The… Read More
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Red states top those with lowest unemployment rates(The Center Square) – Republican-led states and Vermont reported the lowest unemployment rates in April, according to a new report by the U.S. Commerce Department. States led by Democratic… Read More
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Small-business group sues MLB over pulling All-Star Game from Atlanta(The Center Square) – A small business advocacy organization has sued Major League Baseball to return the All-Star Game to Atlanta. In the lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court… Read More
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Missouri’s treasurer opposes Biden administration’s influence on divesting in fuel companies(The Center Square) –Missouri Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick and 14 other Republican state treasurers are questioning President Joe Biden’s administration pressuring of U.S. banks and financial institutions to not lend to… Read More
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Groups sue SBA, allege America Rescue Plan Act institutes racial, gender discrimination(The Center Square) – The Texas Public Policy Foundation and America First Policy Institute have sued the U.S. Small Business Administration, alleging a provision in the America Rescue Act requires… Read More
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Poll: More Americans lack confidence in U.S. economy(The Center Square) – As economic figures cast doubt on a post-COVID economic boom, the latest polling data show Americans lack confidence in the economy under President Joe Biden. New… Read More
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Biden administration resettles migrant children in Tennessee without local knowledge(The Center Square) – A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services operation to resettle hundreds of unaccompanied children apprehended by immigration officials in Tennessee has officials demanding transparency from… Read More
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Senator Hawley condemns President Biden and calls on the U.S. to stand with IsraelEXCLUSIVE – United States Sen. Josh Hawley sat down with The Heartlander on Thursday to discuss the current issues in the Middle East and… Read More
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House Republicans to release budget proposal that would cut taxes, counter Biden’s spending plans(The Center Square) – As President Joe Biden promotes an additional $4 trillion in federal spending, House Republicans are releasing an alternative plan that they claim would lower taxes, cut… Read More
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Biden promotes billions for electric vehicles but critics are wary(The Center Square) – Electric vehicles’ biggest supporter of late has been President Joe Biden, who has stressed the vehicles as a central part of his efforts to address climate… Read More
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Poll: Many Americans hesitant about continuing federal unemployment benefits(The Center Square) – Many Americans are wary of President Joe Biden’s trillions of dollars in new spending proposals, according to the latest polling data. The newly … Read More
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Critics of Biden’s proposed oil-and-gas industry taxes fueled by gas shortages(The Center Square) – Gas shortages on the East Coast have helped rally Congressional opposition to the portions of President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan that would force oil and gas… Read More
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DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas questioned by the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security over current border crisisD.C. – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas was questioned in a Senate Committee hearing on Thursday over DHS’ actions to address the unprecedented amount of foreign nationals… Read More
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New federal data signal more trouble for U.S. economy(The Center Square) – New information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that prices for consumer goods have risen significantly in the past year, putting extra strain on Americans’… Read More
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Republican governors urge Biden administration to take action at border(The Center Square) – A group of 20 Republican governors sent a letter Tuesday to President Joe Biden urging him to secure the southern border and stem the influx of… Read More
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Surveys show largest expansion of school choice in U.S. history(The Center Square) – More children are likely to have increased access to educational options after state legislators across the U.S. advanced a slew of bills this year expanding school… Read More
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Republicans debate breaking up big tech after Trump’s Facebook suspension(The Center Square) – Many Republicans in Congress have reignited their calls to break up the big tech companies after Facebook announced last week they would maintain the suspension of… Read More
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Conservatives raise alarm over potential for hidden ‘Biden Tax’ for middle class, poorer Americans(The Center Square) – Republicans developed a new line of attack against President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill that could become the rallying point for the opposition to his major spending… Read More