Tim Lloyd

Barge Shipping Concerns Ease On Mississippi River

Tim Lloyd — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:35:30 +0000

Barge shippers can breathe a sigh of relief, at least for now.

The lingering drought gripping much of the nation had threatened to reduce water levels on the Mississippi River to the point that shipping would be effectively shut down.

Missouri Farm Bureau Seeks Action On Farm Bill

Tim Lloyd — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:23:31 +0000

Missouri Farm Bureau delegates are gathering at the Lake of the Ozarks this week to set a lobbying agenda for the coming year. Farmers are hoping the looming fiscal cliff will push congress to pass a five-year farm bill.

Libertarian VP Candidate Hopes For Five Percent

Tim Lloyd — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:59:12 +0000

In Missouri the Libertarian Party has a full slate of candidates for statewide office.

McCaskill On Akin: Missouri Voters Have Spoken

Tim Lloyd — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 23:13:13 +0000

The day after GOP leaders called for Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin to withdrawal, his opponent, Claire McCaskill, didn't have much to say on the topic.

Rep. Akin To Challenge Sen. McCaskill In November

Tim Lloyd — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 08:50:00 +0000

Transcript

STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:

Yesterday was a day for people in some states to vote in primary elections. Kansas Republicans unseated some of their own lawmakers who were seen as too willing to cooperate with Democrats, and we'll have more on that in a moment.

RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST:

We'll also report on a primary vote that affects this fall's contest to control the Senate. Democrats hold an advantage in the Senate now. Republicans have many opportunities to gain seats or even win control.

INSKEEP: And one of those opportunities is in Missouri.