MISSOURIANA

Members of Congress have returned home to spend the rest of the year with their families and to stand in line with the rest of us trying to get Pokemon toys.

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The holiday season is filled to overflowing with serious questions, such as how long that turkey will last in the refrigerator before it turns green.

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Judging by all the national press coverage, no one would ever know there are several other states in addition to New York that will be electing U.S. senators next year.

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A report on national obesity reveals that nearly one out of five Missourians is dangerously overweight. Should we change our name to the Stuff Me State?