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Column: James Carville is right: White House should be panicking
Last week, Republican Bob Turner won a special election in ...
Column: Obama’s not-stimulus stimulus
President Barack Obama outlined to Congress last week what was ...
Column: Obama's 2012 re-election chances fading
When President Barack Obama launched his re-election campaign this spring ...
Web Update: MSA president reaches out to the White House
The call was made between student body presidents across the country and President Obama.
Blog post: Obama taps Deaton for administrative post
White House condemns GOP plan as bad for students
The Maneater and other college newspapers participated in a conference call with the White House.
Column: I have never been a Barack Obama supporter
I have never been a Barack Obama supporter. Ever since ...
Column: Obama should arm US agencies in Mexico
President Barack Obama met with Mexican President Felipe Calderon on ...
Web Update: Nixon undecided on postponing payment for unemployment programs
Obama proposes postponing state payments for unemployment programs.
McCaskill speaks out on Libya, budget cuts at town hall forum
The Missouri senator believes the U.S. is helping Libya "behind the scenes."
Researchers question reality of Obama’s education goals
Public Policy Consultant Arthur Hauptman says migration into the U.S. accounts for low graduation rates.
Web Update: Obama’s proposed budget increases education spending, caps defense
The proposed budget would cap Pell Grants at $5,500 per award.
State senator pushes for health care repeal
The resolution would ask the Missouri attorney general to join a national lawsuit challenging health care act.
Column: Obama hits nail on the head with infrastructure talk
President Barack Obama's recent State of the Union Address ...
Web Update: Obama puts emphasis on education in State of the Union
He reiterated his goal to give the U.S. the highest percentage of college graduates.
Bipartisan seating: symbolic or stunt?
During the State of the Union Address on Tuesday, 60 lawmakers will sit across the aisle.
Web Update: RSVP Center promotes stalking awareness
According to a news release, women and young adults are most at risk.
Blog post: Social Security tax cut applied at UM system
Column: Does Obama get it?
Earlier this week, President Barack Obama came forward in support ...
Steps taken toward ending children's army in Uganda
MU's Invisible Children group was part of the effort to encourage the U.S. government to act on the issue.
Academic advisers ask Obama to lift study abroad restrictions on Cuba
Twenty-eight schools signed the letter sent to the president.
Web Update: New bureau seeks to improve credit literacy
College students are exposed to many financial products.
Web Update: Seminar examines international attitudes toward U.S.
The changing dynamics between China, South Korea and the U.S. were discussed.
Web Update: Outlook for Obama's graduation goal uncertain
The president wants 8 million more graduates by 2020.
Invisible Children stresses new law to senators
The organization is asking for continued support to disarm the LRA.
Obama talks student debt, affordability in conference call
The Maneater and several other college publications took part in a conference call with the president Monday.
MU hosts Democratic Youth Voter Summit
College democrats from across the state travelled to MU to attend the summit.
Web Update: Obama talks renewable energy in Macon
The speech was part of a tour of several small towns.
Obama touts health care reform in St. Louis area rallies
The president plans to cut costs by reducing waste and fraud.
Web Update: Obama health care speech throws spotlight on small town
Protesters and supporters alike gathered for Obama.
Blog post: Photo Blog: Inauguration of Barack Obama
Obama directs St. Louis address to young, middle class
The candidate promised a plan to make college more affordable.
Jill Biden holds rally at Stephens College
She said she is concerned about students' futures.
Professor predicts a win for Obama
The professor presented a mathematical model to find election results.
McCain, Obama supporters hold separate debate watch parties
Columbia Republicans and Democrats each held watch parties.
Presidential debate viewed as a success for both parties
A higher interest in the vice presidential debate than ever before is expected.
Polls show Obama's race might affect election; MU panelists weigh in
A panel of black MU administrators said race still matters in this election.
Madeleine Albright promotes Barack Obama at MU
The first female Secretary of State spoke about the candidate's foreign policy plans.
Blog post: Obama releases August campaign figures
Blog post: Questlove speaks out on elections, Obama
Blog post: McCain-Palin attack Obama on education
Web Update: Biden addresses economy, cost of education in Columbia appearance
The Delaware senator said Republicans offer no solutions for economic struggles.
Youth vote energizes campaigns but turnout unknown
NYU -- DENVER — In the Chinese zodiac, this is the year ...
Democrats rally behind Obama at convention
Speakers at the Democratic National Convention, including both Clintons and VP pick Joe Biden, praised the Illinois senator.