Stoddard County Young Republican Club to Meet

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October 10th 2017 by Dee Loflin

Bloomfield, Missouri - The Stoddard County Young Republican Club will hold their first meeting of the school year on Wednesday, October 11, 2017.

The meeting will be held in Bloomfield, the Stoddard County Seat, at the Stars & Stripes Museum at 8:30 p.m.

This club is open to anyone that feels they are YOUNG and would like to support the Stoddard County YOUNG Republican Club. All Stoddard County high school and college age students are encouraged to attend. Not in school that's ok too, if you are young and eager to help out, please join them.

Bring a friend!!

For more information contact Leonard Morse at (573) 820-5851 or email to lmorse@dexter.k12.mo.us.

This is an important meeting to come to as there will be several votes taking place. New officers will be elected, participation in upcoming parades, meeting and times to be designated, etc. Get in on the first meeting and help the Stoddard County Young Republican Club be a successful part of your life!

Last Updated on October 10th 2017 by Dee Loflin

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Congressman Jason Smith's Capitol Report - Protecting the Unborn's Right to Life

October 10th 2017 by Dee Loflin

Congressman Smith Capitol Report

Protecting the Unborn’s Right to Life

October 6, 2017

Forty-four years have passed since the Supreme Court’s ruling in Roe v. Wade, and as a result more than 59 million innocent lives have tragically been lost. To put that into perspective, that would be like aborting every baby born in the United States since 2002. Every representative, every physician and every American must be reminded that at the center of our Pro-Life struggle is the protection of innocent lives.

Life is precious. Just this week, we were reminded of the fragility of life yet again, when a crazed individual murdered 59 people and injured hundreds more in Las Vegas.

I believe that life for everyone begins at conception, and we must do everything we can to protect those unborn. This week, the U.S. House of Representatives, with my support, advanced the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. This bill was inspired by a little boy named Micah. Micah was born prematurely at just 20 weeks. He is now a thriving, healthy five-year-old. Micah is living proof that children born as young as 20 weeks have the potential to grow up and live completely normal lives. "Micah's Law" will close the loophole in current law which allows these children to be aborted.

At 20 weeks, babies can feel pain, respond to voices and even hear music. The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act ensures that any healthcare provider who breaks this law and preforms an abortion after 20 weeks will be punished, and allows them to be fined and imprisoned.

This bill is a step in the right direction to save innocent lives. In addition to supporting the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, I have voted repeatedly and consistently to defund planned parenthood and make sure that no taxpayer funds are used for abortions.

Instead, I have supported pregnancy resource centers like Birthright in Cape Girardeau who protect innocent lives and provide critical resources to mothers and families. I have spent time with them, and I can tell you first hand that they are putting taxpayer dollars to good use and using them to protect unborn babies’ right to life.

I have never wavered from my firm belief that life is precious and must be protected. I share this belief with President Trump and am proud to work along-side him to advance some of the pro-life goals he has outlined. Our President is committed to lead in the fight for life and advancing policies that make America a place where unborn children and their mothers are treated with compassion and justice. He has proved this commitment when he nominated Justice in Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court and by signaling his support for "Micah’s Law." I am proud to stand with the millions across the country who want to protect the unborn’s right to life and will continue to work with Republicans and Democrats alike to recognize the value of life at all stages.

Last Updated on October 10th 2017 by Dee Loflin

https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v8nj/Congressman-Jason-Smiths-Capitol-Report--Protecting-the-Unborns-Right-to-Life

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Congressman Jason Smith's Capitol Report - defending America's Interests

September 24th 2017 by Dee Loflin

Congressman Smith Capitol Report

Defending America’s Interests - September 22, 2017

This week, President Trump addressed the United Nations in a way our last President never did – he put America First.

When President Trump delivered his speech to the United Nations on Tuesday, he stood strong in front of a group that was used to former President Obama apologizing for America’s strength and power. Under the Obama Administration, American taxpayer dollars were wasted on funding the ineffective and scandal plagued United Nations – an organization that has done less and less to protect democratic nations like America who believe in the rule of law.

From President Obama calling ISIS the “J.V. squad” to Hillary Clinton saying “what does it even matter” when being asked about the terrorist attack in Benghazi, liberals have been putting America last for far too long. During his time as President, Barack Obama even called America “arrogant” to France and Europe and apologized to the Muslim world for America’s “mistakes” saying that “we have not been perfect.”

The era of pacifying other nations and not standing up for our allies is over. President Trump made no apologies when speaking this week and reaffirmed our position as the world's foremost leader for freedom and prosperity.

“America has been among the greatest forces for good in the history of the world," said President Trump. He reminded those listening that America has consistently risen to the call when oppressive regimes and leaders have threatened the security and human rights of those around the globe.

In his speech to the U.N., President Trump said, “The United States will forever be a great friend to the world, and especially to its allies. But we can no longer be taken advantage of, or enter into a one-sided deal where the United States gets nothing in return. As long as I hold this office, I will defend America’s interests above all else.”

The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, said that he has listened to many speeches at the United Nations, but none were bolder or more courageous than President Trump’s.

Between North Korea launching missiles over Japan and Iranian leaders who have ignored the terms of Obama’s nuclear “deal,” these rogue nations have something in common: they are not concerned with protecting their own citizens. Instead, they oppress and abuse their people, putting them at risk while threatening the safety and security of the world.

These nations got a strong warning from President Trump. He promised Kim Jong-un that if he and his regime continue their nuclear aggressions, they are choosing a path that will result in the complete destruction of North Korea. Trump also called the Obama Administration’s Iranian Nuclear Deal an “embarrassment” and put Iran on notice, saying that the deal was “one of the worst and most one-sided” – a sign that he’s prepared to make major changes and put America First.

In the last year, we have gone from President Obama, who allowed the U.N. to condemn Israel, to President Trump, whose speech actually sparked change. Shortly after his speech, President Trump issued an order punishing any company or person who does business with North Korea. Additionally, the U.N. passed sanctions on North Korea that will reduce the amount of oil they can import, stop their income by banning their textile exports and sanction other North Korean government entities. President Trump also announced that Chinese banks are breaking ties with North Korea, cutting them off and drying up their access to cash. I have also voted to pass legislation that gives our President even more authority to impose sanctions on people who violate U.N. resolutions and conduct business with rogue nations.

President Trump is urging all sovereign nations to follow his lead. It is time for everyone to take responsibility and take action to cut off rouge nations until they can stop their nuclear aggressions and stop threatening the world. Our President is putting America First, encouraging other world leaders to do the same for their countries, and asking everyone to come together to create security, prosperity and peace for themselves and the world.

Last Updated on September 24th 2017 by Dee Loflin

https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v8j8/Congressman-Jason-Smiths-Capitol-Report--defending-Americas-Interests

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Congressman Jason Smith's Capitol Report - Maxed Out America's Credit Cards

September 18th 2017 by Dee Loflin

Congressman Smith Capitol Report

Maxed Out: America’s Credit Cards

September 15, 2017

How to be more popular online, what causes my fear of the dentist, angry birds. Does this sound like someone’s Google search history or over $6 million dollars of wasteful government spending? If you guessed spending, you would be correct. A recent report found billions of government dollars wasted on everything from training monkeys to use a treadmill to paying government employees to do nothing.

President Obama and his army of liberal bureaucrats added more than $9 TRILLION dollars to our debt. When he was sworn in on January 20, 2009, the debt was $10.626 trillion. On January 20, 2017, it was $19.947 trillion.

Yearly federal tax collections currently amount to $3.3 trillion a year. Unfortunately, your government sees it fit to spend more than $4 trillion a year. Such an imbalance is not only unsustainable, it’s downright dangerous. Just this week we got the terrible news that the U.S. debt has now topped $20 TRILLION DOLLARS. That’s more than $61,000 per person, more than most families make in a year. With the United States’ debt, you could wrap $1 bills around the Earth 77,362 times or, if you stacked them on top of each other, get to the moon and back twice!

Imagine you make $33,000 a year, but you spend $40,000. Your credit card is out of control, you owe more than $200,000 dollars, but you’re still asking the bank to lend you more money. That’s a big hole to dig yourself out of, especially if you’re not changing your spending habits. Americans have a real problem because this is exactly what our government is doing.

Washington is spending without stopping and with complete disregard to the burden of debt they are leaving Missouri’s children and grandchildren. Last week, I voted NO on a bill that continues to let Washington’s reckless spending habits go on without putting any type of reforms in place to reel in out of control government spending. This vote definitely does not make me the most popular guy in D.C., but with the liability of our national debt weighing heavily on Missouri families, I could not vote to let that burden keep increasing. Bottom line, if we are going to spend money in one place, we need to make sure we are cutting back in others.

Politicians who want to increase the government’s ability to borrow money without making changes to how we spend money is like a family back home in Missouri going to their local bank and asking for a loan with no money down, no repayment plan, and no strings attached. There is not a banker in Missouri who would make that loan. Yet, that is what is happening in Washington.

Like all of the hardworking families in Missouri, the federal government must start living within their means. Only in Washington would the solution to a $20 trillion-dollar national debt be to increase the amount we borrow without a plan to pay it back. It’s time to cut up the credit cards and start living within our financial means.

Last Updated on September 18th 2017 by Dee Loflin

https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v8h0/Congressman-Jason-Smiths-Capitol-Report--Maxed-Out-Americas-Credit-Cards

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Governor Greitens Appoints Brad Jarrell as Associate Circuit Judge for Stoddard County

September 14th 2017 by Dee Loflin

Governor Eric Greitens has appointed Bradley D. Jarrell, of Dexter, as Associate Circuit Court Judge for the 35th Judicial Circuit, which covers Stoddard County. Brad Jarrell will replace the Honorable Stephen Mitchell, who retired earlier this month.

Brad Jarrell is a lifelong resident of Stoddard County. He is the principal attorney and owner of the Jarrell Law Office, LLC in Dexter. Jarrell previously served as District Aide and Associate Attorney to the Honorable Robert N. Mayer.

Jarrell received his law degree from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale and his undergraduate degree from Arkansas State University. He is a member of the Dexter Rotary Club and Vice President of the Board for the Stoddard County Children’s Home.

“Brad Jarrell will be an excellent judge for the 35th Judicial Circuit,” said Governor Greitens. “As a lifelong resident and dedicated community member, I am confident he will serve Stoddard County well on the Associate Circuit Court.”

Last Updated on September 14th 2017 by Dee Loflin

https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v8g8/Governor-Greitens-Appoints-Brad-Jarrell-as-Associate-Circuit-Judge-for-Stoddard-County

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