Military

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Oct. 30, 2012 - WASHINGTON – Shortly after freshman U.S. Rep. Todd Akin got a seat on the House Armed…

Missouri Senator Roy Blunt is one of the Republicans blaming President Obama for gas prices that have reached close to $4 per gallon, saying his rejection…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 7, 2012 - WASHINGTON - When Pentagon officials announced initial proposals for changes and…

Illinois officials hope to return nearly 200 forgotten war medals and other military artifacts to their rightful owners.Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Nov. 9, 2011 - This summer, after much hemming and hawing, Congress passed and the president signed…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Nov. 9, 2011 - Media pundits have criticized the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement for its…

Cardinals win Game 2 of NLCSAlbert Pujols had one of the biggest postseason nights of his career in Game 2 of the NL championship series, going 4 for 5…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Aug. 29, 2011 - "A Tribute to the Troops" will be the theme of an upcoming festival to honor the…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, July 7, 2011 - WASHINGTON - Arguing that military spending should be bolstered rather than slashed,…

Missouri Treasurer Clint Zweifel unveiled two World War I military medals today at the Missouri State Museum.The medals, a Distinguished Service Cross and…