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Hawley criticizes RECA extension bill lacking expanded victim coverage

By Cape News | May 23, 2024

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) today criticized the proposed "clean" extension of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) introduced by Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah). Hawley expressed strong objections to the bill, which aims to extend the program without expanding coverage for additional victims in Missouri and other states.

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Senators urge McKinsey & Company to end ties with Chinese Communist Party

By Cape News | May 22, 2024

U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) have sent a letter to Bob Sternfels, Global Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company, urging the firm to sever its ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Senator Hawley has introduced legislation aimed at prohibiting federal agencies from engaging with consulting firms that have contracts with the Chinese government or its affiliates. The bill, known as the Time to Choose Act, recently passed the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) with bipartisan support. HSGAC Chairman Gary Peters...

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Senators urge Mckinsey & Company cut ties with China

By Cape News | May 22, 2024

U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) have sent a letter to Bob Sternfels, Global Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company, urging the firm to sever its ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This action follows Senator Hawley's introduction of legislation aimed at prohibiting federal agencies from working with consulting firms that have contracts with the Chinese government or its affiliates. The bill, known as the Time to Choose Act, recently passed the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) with bipartisan support....

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1 gas station in cities throughout Iron County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 18

By Cape News | May 22, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Iron County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Bipartisan bill seeks enhanced protections for postal workers amid rising violence

By Cape News | May 20, 2024

U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) introduced the bipartisan Protect Our Letter Carriers Act to address a rise in violent assaults against postal workers and modernize postal collection boxes to combat mail theft.

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Senators propose bipartisan bill to protect postal workers from rising crime

By Cape News | May 20, 2024

U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) have proposed the bipartisan Protect Our Letter Carriers Act in response to a disturbing increase in violent assaults against postal workers and to modernize postal collection boxes, thereby curbing mail theft.

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Cape News area weekly mass times

By Cape News | May 18, 2024

The following parishes in the Cape News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in St. Francois County in week ending May 11?

By Cape News | May 17, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Francois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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4.6% of citizens unemployed in Bollinger County in 2021

By Cape News | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Bollinger County hit 4.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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National Police Week: Honoring Law Enforcement Amid Rising Challenges

By Cape News | May 17, 2024

From May 12 to May 18, communities across the United States celebrated National Police Week, an annual tradition dedicated to honoring law enforcement officers and remembering those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The commemoration included a tribute to Bonne Terre Police Officer Lane Burns, who tragically lost his life in 2022.

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Senate Judiciary Committee passes bill supporting officer mental health services

By Cape News | May 16, 2024

A bill introduced by U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), the Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis (STOIC) Act, unanimously passed the Senate Judiciary Committee today. The legislation provides grant funding for law enforcement family-support services and establishes suicide-prevention programs and mental health services for law enforcement officers.

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Senate committee passes Hawley, Whitehouse bill supporting law enforcement

By Cape News | May 16, 2024

The Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis (STOIC) Act, a bill introduced by U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), has unanimously passed the Senate Judiciary Committee. The legislation provides grant funding for law enforcement family-support services and establishes suicide-prevention programs and mental health services for law enforcement officers.

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Abby Robbins, former Farmington Senior High School softball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Cape News | May 16, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number 12 seed.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Cape Girardeau County in week ending May 11?

By Cape News | May 15, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Cape Girardeau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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April: 6 lawyers in good standing to practice law in cities in Ste. Genevieve County

By Cape News | May 15, 2024

There were six lawyers in good standing in cities in Ste. Genevieve County as of April.

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Hawley's bill targeting consultants' ties with CCP advances in Senate

By Cape News | May 15, 2024

A bill introduced by U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), known as the Time to Choose Act, has been passed by the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC).

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Hawley introduces bill opposing federal seizure of Missouri lands

By Cape News | May 15, 2024

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has taken steps to counter federal actions that could result in the seizure of land from Missouri residents. On May 15, 2024, Senator Hawley sent a letter to Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and introduced new legislation aimed at preventing such federal interventions.

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Senate committee advances Hawley's bill targeting consultants' ties with China

By Cape News | May 15, 2024

A bill introduced by U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), the Time to Choose Act, passed the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) today.

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Senator Hawley introduces legislation to protect Missouri landowners

By Cape News | May 15, 2024

U.S. Senator Hawley (R-Mo.) has written a letter to Secretary Granholm and introduced new legislation in an effort to counter federal attempts to seize land from Missouri residents. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), spearheaded by Senate Democrats and signed into law by President Biden, bestowed upon the Department of Energy (DOE) the power to designate new transmission line corridors and appropriate land from Missouri landowners.

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Steven Schneider, former Jackson Senior High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Cape News | May 15, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.