Jason Smith

Republicans Bob Onder and Jason Smith win in the 3rd and 8th districts, respectively. Democrat Wesley Bell takes the 1st.

Randi McCallian is the underdog against U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, who is the chairman of the powerful Ways and Means Committee.

The Salem Republican recently held a hearing on child welfare issues at a time when Missouri’s Children’s Division has struggled with staff retention and executing key programs.

The Salem Republican withstood bipartisan scorn of legislation that boosts the Child Tax Credit and provides business tax incentives.

The three-year deal is the result of negotiations led by U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, a Missouri Republican, who chairs the House Ways and Means Committee.

The Salem Republican has taken criticism from both parties for his work on the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act.

The Salem Republican was in Jefferson County on Monday to talk with medical professionals about ways to make rural health care more accessible but also discussed the looming budget battle in Washington.

Passage of a debt limit package will avert default but has left both parties less than enthused.

On the Democratic side, Durbin cautions against political violence disrupting the legal process.

The Salem Republican expects to put his stamp on taxation and trade policy as head of the powerful House committee.