Decision 2008 - complete election coverage from 97.1 FM Talk, KFTK St. Louis

NIXON ANNOUNCES PLAN TO MAKE COLLEGE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR MIDDLE-CLASS

ST. LOUIS -- Attorney General Jay Nixon today announced the Missouri Promise, a new plan to provide a pathway for middle-class Missourians to earn a four-year degree from a state college or university -- tuition free. Nixon announced his plan on the campuses of the University of Missouri at Saint Louis, Columbia and Kansas City. "With tuition skyrocketing at colleges and universities across the state, too many middle-class families in Missouri are getting squeezed by the cost a college education," Attorney General Nixon said. "While other states have been making college more affordable and accessible, Missouri has moved backwards. The Missouri Promise will create a pathway to a four-year degree for those families struggling to afford college tuition during these difficult economic times. We must make the dream of a college education a reality for all Missouri families."
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STATE EMPLOYEES ENDORSE SAM PAGE

April 22, 2008: "As employees of Missouri's Department of Social Services, the members of Communication Workers of America, Local 6355, know that access to affordable healthcare is one of the most important family needs. Quite simply, it is needed to survive."
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RULE TARGETS ADVISER TITLES THAT MISLEAD SENIORS

Kansas City -- Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan has cracked down on the use of misleading titles that some financial advisers are using to exploit older investors. She said titles such as "Certified Senior Advisor," "Chartered Senior Financial Planner" or "Certified Financial Gerontologist" are used to lure thousands of seniors and their life's savings.
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DURBIN CALLS FOR WINDFALL PROFITS TAX IN THE WAKE OF HUGE OIL PROFITS

CHICAGO, IL – “This week across Illinois the average consumer paid a record $3.71 a gallon for gasoline, while oil companies raked in record profits,” United States Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said at a news conference in Chicago today. The Senator called for a windfall profits tax to hold oil companies accountable for unconscionable price gouging and profit taking while struggling families are paying sky high prices at the pump.
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SENATE CANDIDATE TOUTS FREE TRADE

EAST PEORIA - The Colombia Free Trade Agreement would "level the playing field" for American business and stalling a vote on it leaves companies like Caterpillar Inc. at a disadvantage, a Republican contender for U.S. Senate said Wednesday. Steve Sauerberg said the pact, which Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives plan to indefinitely delay, would provide fair trading and economically benefit the U.S. because it would eliminate barriers U.S. exports to Colombia now face.
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ALL AROUND TOWN TOUR

WITH RANDY TOBLER.

97.1 FM Talk is coming to a neighborhood near you! Beginning in May, Dr. Randy Tobler will take his Saturday morning show on the road once a month and broadcast live in the St. Louis community 6-10am. This is your chance to talk about Decision 2008 issues in your area!

We've got the election covered, and Randy will be out talking to you as we work our way to election day.

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