MISSOURIANA

Two years ago Newt Gingrich led Republicans in a Contract With America. This year Republicans almost let a contract on Newt.

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When each General Assembly convenes in Jefferson City, someone calls for a historic session. Most Missourians would be satisfied with a less hysterical one.

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A new story reports that all of Washington's hotels are booked solid for the presidential inauguration. Does that include Bill & Hillary's Bed and Breakfast?

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A warm and sunny day in January is as rare in Missouri as a Republican in Jefferson City during this year's gubernatorial inauguration.

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Wouldn't it be funny if Bill Clinton crossed that famous bridge to the 21st century and the only ones waiting for him on the other side were Paula Jones' attorneys?

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With almost as many casinos as Las Vegas and Atlantic City, Missouri will attempt to attract gamblers by noting that with our $500 loss limit, they will go bankrupt less rapidly.

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Saving St. Louis is like restoring the Titanic.