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	A good man: Here are reasons to re-elect U.S. Sen. Jim Talent. Tuesday, October 31, 2006
	About 46 years ago, with no previous immediate family or personal involvement in politics, I began to study our government and the elective and judicial processes.
	Jim Talent Deserves to be Re-elected Monday, October 30, 2006
	Given the apparent closeness of the upcoming general elections, the eyes of the nation have focused this week on the Senate race in Missouri between State Auditor Claire McCaskill and incumbent Republican Jim Talent.
	Black Firefighters Endorse Senator Talent Saturday, October 28, 2006
	African American firefighters want to send Jim Talent back to the United States Senate to fight for their interests.
	Jefferson City News-Tribune Endorses Jim Talent Wednesday, October 25, 2006
	American service members remain in danger amid sectarian violence in Iraq and Afghanistan, the unstable North Korean regime has tested a nuclear weapon and Iran is seeking ingredients that can be converted to nuclear armaments.
	Law protects military families from high-interest lenders Saturday, October 21, 2006
	This week President Bush signed into law a provision that caps at 36 percent interest rates on loans to members of the armed services and their families.
	Talent says he thinks Northeast Missouri voters will agree with his stands Saturday, October 21, 2006
	U.S. Sen. Jim Talent said his race with Claire McCaskill will come down to a decision by Missouri voters about who best represents their values.
	Missouri's Talent: Congress not done with renewable fuels Friday, October 13, 2006
	Missouri GOP Senator Jim Talent was the only U.S. Senator to address the "Advancing Renewable Energy: An American Rural Renaissance" conference in St. Louis. In remarks to reporters before his speech, he said Congress isn't done addressing renewable fuels issue.
	McCaskill offers little new for blacks here Saturday, October 07, 2006
	It was a safe bet that state auditor and U.S. Senate candidate Claire McCaskill scheduled lunch with me Tuesday to discuss black voters.
	Four Missouri Counties get Federal Funds to Fight Meth Tuesday, October 03, 2006
	U.S. Sen. Kit Bond recalled the story of an 80-year-old woman cooking meth in her rural Missouri home while her grandchildren played in the same room.
	Bill Limits PayDay-Loan Interest for Military Monday, October 02, 2006
	Interest rates on payday loans to military service members would be limited under an agreement reached Friday by House and Senate Republicans.
	Outside Influences – Flyboys Wednesday, September 27, 2006
	One C-17 Globemaster III cargo plane: $330.8 million. Keeping C-17 production lines running instead of closing them after filling the Air Force's order for 180 planes: $2.1 billion. The boost to the re-election campaigns of lawmakers claiming credit for keeping the aircraft program alive: priceless.
	VFW PAC supports Talent Monday, September 25, 2006
	Friday, it was incumbent U.S. Sen. Jim Talent's turn. Six days after state Auditor Claire McCaskill's U.S. Senate bid won support from some military veterans, the national Veterans of Foreign Wars Political Action Committee tossed its endorsement - and its money -behind Talent.
	Livestock IDs Monday, September 25, 2006
	The U.S. Department of Agriculture has devised a plan whose goal is to monitor the nation's livestock production system so that livestock and premises that have had contact with a disease could be identified within 48 hours.
	USDA Forgives Schools' 'Debt' Thursday, September 21, 2006
	The federal government has agreed to forgive more than $5 million in debt being assessed on 40 Missouri school districts, including Scott City, U.S. Sen. Jim Talent, R-Missouri, said Wednesday.
	Talent, McCaskill Agree to Kansas City Debate Thursday, September 21, 2006
	Republican Sen. Jim Talent and Democratic challenger Claire McCaskill have agreed to a fifth, and likely final, debate - this time, in Kansas City.
	Talent travels door to door to win support Sunday, September 10, 2006
	Charmin Miller was surprised to discover U.S. Sen. Jim Talent standing on her front porch Saturday — especially while she was watching a movie in her East Greenview Street home.
	Neglected by Democrats, blacks jump the party line Sunday, September 10, 2006
	Committeewoman Norma Leggette (4th Ward) isn't sure what the Democratic Party stands for anymore. She wonders how she's supposed to excite constituents in her ward about November's elections.
	Talent renews push for cap on payday loan interest rates Thursday, September 07, 2006
	Sen. Jim Talent on Thursday renewed his push for legislation to stop payday loan companies from targeting military personnel.
	Talent Known for Being Serious, Smart and Low-Key in Senate Thursday, September 07, 2006
	Growing up a St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan, Jim Talent had no shortage of sports heroes to choose from. But it was one character trait in particular that led the Missouri Sen. to revere players like Lou Brock, Ozzie Smith and, lately, Albert Pujols.
	Differing Views Friday, August 18, 2006
	U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson's picnic and political rally featured U.S. Sen. John Thume (who defeated Tom Daschle in South Dakota) and Missouri's U.S. Sen. Jim Talent.
	Talent wins endorsement of Missouri Farm Bureau Friday, August 18, 2006
	I was pleased to see earlier this week where our junior U.S. Sen. Jim Talent had won the endorsement of the Missouri Farm Bureau, which I believe is the largest farm organization in the state.
	Talent: 'We're going to be in a new world -- a renewable world' Thursday, August 17, 2006
	U.S. Sen. Jim Talent focused on his record of supporting agriculture and renewable fuel policies during a campaign stop Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Mid-Missouri Energy plant in Malta Bend.
	Talent, McCaskill agreed to Sept. 15 forum Tuesday, August 15, 2006
	Republican Sen. Jim Talent and Democratic challenger Claire McCaskill will meet in a candidate's forum Sept. 15.
	Talent touts measure to solve killings Monday, August 07, 2006
	Wheeler Parker Jr. was glad when the Justice Department dug up his cousin's body last year after reopening an investigation into his death. An autopsy confirmed the identity of Parker's cousin, Emmett Till, a black teenager who had been murdered in 1955 for allegedly whistling at a white woman. "It's like going through all these years without closure," said Parker, a barber in the Chicago suburb of Summit Argo. Parker is rooting for the Till bill, a proposal in Congress by Sen. Jim Talent, R-Mo., to put more resources into solving civil rights murders.
	Talent reaches out to influence black voters Monday, August 07, 2006
	In a year of trouble for Republicans, the ploy could provide just enough of a boost to retain Missouri’s U.S. Senate seat. Or it could be politically fruitless. But Sen. Jim Talent has begun aiming advertising at some of opponent Claire McCaskill’s strongest supporters — Missouri’s black voters
	Talent Outlines Border Security Plan Monday, August 07, 2006
	Senator Jim Talent travels to Fulton to outline his plan to help secure America's borders.
	Talent and McCaskill to debate on "Meet the Press" Monday, August 07, 2006
	Republican Sen. Jim Talent and his likely Democratic opponent, Missouri State Auditor Claire McCaskill, have agreed to a nationally televised debate Oct. 8 on NBC's "Meet the Press."
	Missouri Cattlemen Endorse Senator Talent Saturday, August 05, 2006
	The Missouri Cattlemen’s Association today announced their endorsement of Senator Jim Talent for United States Senate. The organization, representing around 5,000 Missouri cattle producers, endorsed Senator Talent for his leadership on agriculture issues including a full and permanent repeal of the death tax and his co-sponsorship of legislation that helped pressure Japan to reopen its domestic market to American beef.
	"PayDay" Loans Become Target in Washington Friday, August 04, 2006
	Credit counselor Yolanda Dixon spends more and more time trying to help soldiers at Fort Leonard Wood who have taken out short-term, high-interest loans against their paychecks. Many get trapped in mounting debt.
	Talent honored at Lincoln University Friday, August 04, 2006
	U.S. Sen. Jim Talent (R-Mo.) has received the Troy D. Cole Leadership Award from The Paula J. Carter Center on Minority Health and Aging.
	Senate panel OKs bill to establish Justice cold case offices Friday, August 04, 2006
	The Senate Judiciary Committee approved legislation Thursday to establish two offices at the FBI and Justice Department to investigate and prosecute unsolved civil rights-era murder cases.
	Senators Cheer Water Resources Act Monday, July 31, 2006
	Sens. Kit Bond and Jim Talent braved a steamy afternoon on Hannibal's riverfront Friday to celebrate last week's Senate approval of the Water Resources Development Act.
	Sen. Talent Launches Farm & Ranch Team in Southeast Missouri Saturday, July 22, 2006
	In a farm shop overlooking a cornfield in Southeast Missouri, Jim Talent launched his Farm & Ranch Team, an important coalition of supporters who trust his leadership and want to send him back to the United States Senate.
	Sen. Talent hosts hearing on farm bill Monday, July 17, 2006
	The U.S. farm bill should not be renewed next year unless a broader agreement is reached with the World Trade Organization that would protect Midwestern farmers, Sen. Jim Talent said Monday
	Corn Growers Endorse Jim Talent Monday, July 17, 2006
	United States Senator Jim Talent visited a LaPlata, Missouri farm Saturday. The Missouri Corn Growers Association held a special presentation to endorse U.S. Senator Jim Talent for his upcoming reelection.
	Talent pitches for support from African-Americans Sunday, July 16, 2006
	Federal Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson, a black man and Republican, urged African-Americans here Saturday to look beyond party labels to support the re-election bid of U.S. Sen. Jim Talent, R-Mo.
	African-Americans for Talent Announce Coalition Saturday, July 15, 2006
	More than 300 African-Americans from the St. Louis region today joined Jim Talent to announce their support for his campaign for the United States Senate.
	Loan sharks beware: Sen. Talent wants to crack down Thursday, July 13, 2006
	Great soldiers are not necessarily good businessmen or women. In fact, many of our nation’s soldiers are young and naive at best.
	Senator Talent Announces Women for Talent Coalition in Cape Girardeau Thursday, July 06, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent today announced his Women for Talent coalition together with women from Southeast Missouri who are supporting his campaign.
	Talent kicks off "Women for Talent Coalition" Thursday, July 06, 2006
	FRONTENAC, Mo. - Sen. Jim Talent, R-Mo., moved to shore up his support among women voters on Thursday, talking to supporters about the influence of his late mother and his efforts to promote family health care and combat meth abuse.
	Talent and Bond Vote with Majority in Rejecting Iraq Pullout Timetable Thursday, June 22, 2006
	Two proposals dealing with the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq have gone down to defeat in the U.S. Senate. One would have required what was called a "redeployment" of troops starting immediately and to be completed by July 1st of next year. The second urged President Bush to begin pulling U.S. forces out of Iraq this year but did not set a deadline. Senators Jim Talent and Kit Bond sided with the majority in both votes. Talent says these votes send a clear message that the U.S. will not, in his words, cut and run. Talent says that when he hears people use the word "redeployment," in this context, it is another term for a pullout.
	Remarks on the Senate floor on Iraq Wednesday, June 21, 2006
	I thank the Senate for allowing me to explain briefly, this evening, why I will be voting to stay the course in Iraq until the progress we are making there now ripens into complete victory. And I want to put that conflict in context.
	Sen. Talent Announces Sportsmen for Talent Coalition in Joplin Saturday, June 17, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent today announced his Sportsmen for Talent coalition with supporters who share his belief in the right to keep and bear arms, private property rights and other issues important to Missouri sportsmen
	Sen. Talent Launches Web Petition Against Amnesty Thursday, June 15, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent is asking Missourians to join him in saying “no” to amnesty for unlawful immigrants. Sen. Talent today launched a new online petition at www.talentforsenate.com that allows Missourians to express their views against amnesty and to show their support for border security.
	Debate on estate tax brewing in Senate Wednesday, June 07, 2006
	The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote this week on a bill that would repeal the federal estate tax and end a 90-year standing levy on inherited wealth.
	Missouri's U.S. Senate Candidates Differ on Gay Marriage Ban Tuesday, June 06, 2006
	The U.S. Senate is expected to vote, Wednesday, on a Constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union between a man and a woman. And, Missouri's U.S. Senate race highlights differences of opinion on that effort. Republican incumbent Jim Talent backs the proposal. He believes marriage is a partnership between a man and a woman. And, he feels his position is strongly supported back here in Missouri.
	Talent announces bid for re-election Monday, June 05, 2006
	Announcing his bid for re-election, Missouri's junior U.S. Sen. Jim Talent finished a two-day campaign tour Saturday night with a rally in Hannibal. Talent faces Democrat Claire McCaskill in the November election and he used the rally in Hannibal to highlight his differences with his challenger. Talent also stressed his polices on Medicare, methamphetamines, renewable fuel standards and his ability to work with Democrats and Republicans alike.
	Sen. Talent kicks off re-election campaign Sunday, June 04, 2006
	Saturday's rally kicked off with remarks from Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, Cape Girardeau County Sheriff John Jordan, Cape Girardeau businesswoman Kathy Swan and New Madrid County farmer Gary Branum.
	Kickoff Tour News Clips Sunday, June 04, 2006
	News clips from Sen. Talent's campaign kickoff tour
	Talent’s kickoff cites pills, meth Saturday, June 03, 2006
	Two Columbia residents gave credit to U.S. Sen. Jim Talent yesterday for helping pass Medicare legislation they said would lower their annual drug bills by $3,600.
	Talent highlights experience while kicking off Senate campaign Saturday, June 03, 2006
	Republican Sen. Jim Talent kicked off his re-election campaign Friday by asserting the best way to change Washington was to send him back for more lawmaking and send his Democratic challenger packing.
	Talent portrays himself as agent for change Saturday, June 03, 2006
	Fourteen years after his first successful campaign to go to Washington, Sen. Jim Talent says he remains Missouri's best hope for changing the nation's priorities and policies.
	Talent launches re-election campaign Saturday, June 03, 2006
	U.S. Sen. Jim Talent officially mounted his re-election campaign Friday, with local supporters touting his record and affirming his support of what they called "common-sense, conservative values" during a stop in Joplin.
	Talent Says He's The Best Match For Missouri Values Saturday, June 03, 2006
	Rural Palmyra farmer Darryl Bode doesn't need to look further than his corn and soybean fields to know why he supports U.S. Sen. Jim Talent. LaGrange farmer John Schaffer sees the grain moving down the Mississippi River as another reason to vote for Missouri's junior senator. Both men told their stories Saturday night as Talent shared what he called the "worst-kept" secret in Missouri politics: He's running for re-election.
	Talent points to his record in campaign stop Saturday, June 03, 2006
	U.S Sen. Jim Talent, R- Mo., kicked off his campaign for re-election by touting his list of successes and accusing his opponent of playing partisan politics.
	Talent announces bid for re-election Saturday, June 03, 2006
	"The only real way to fight the darkness in Washington is to light the way," Talent said, adding his work with those senators did not compromise his values in any way.
	Talent kicks off campaign Saturday, June 03, 2006
	"We can control the borders and protect our people from terror, drugs and unlawful immigration," he said, to loud applause.
	Talent Redux Saturday, June 03, 2006
	Mrs. Douglas said that she has been so moved by Talent's interest and help that, "I made up my mind to help Sen. Talent get re-elected."
	Sen. Talent Focuses on Changing Washington for Missouri on Announcement Tour Friday, June 02, 2006
	“I’ve said I want to continue fighting to change Washington for Missouri values and that’s why I’m asking you to send me again to the United States Senate,” Sen. Talent said.
	Campaign Kickoff Speech Friday, June 02, 2006
	I’m here to make an announcement that could very well be one of the worst kept secrets in Missouri politics. I’ve said I want to fight to change Washington for Missouri values and that’s why I’m asking you to send me again to the United States Senate.
	Immigration Reform Must First Secure Our Borders Wednesday, May 31, 2006
	America has a proud history of immigration. We are a nation of immigrants, but we are also a nation of laws. Like all sovereign nations, America has the right to determine who may enter our country and who may not. The American people have chosen to strike a balance in their laws between their desire to provide opportunities to new residents of diverse backgrounds and the economic reality that too much immigration too fast will depress the wages and diminish the hopes of millions of our own citizens.
	Talent and Bond Pleased With Hayden Confirmation Friday, May 26, 2006
	By a vote of 78-to-15, the U.S. Senate has confirmed the nomination of General Michael Hayden to be next head of the Central Intelligence Agency. Senator Jim Talent was among those voting in favor of the career military man, pleasantly surprised that the process moved through Congress so quickly.
	Claire McCaskill Concealing Record on Amnesty, Border Fence Friday, May 26, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent’s campaign today said Claire McCaskill will be held accountable for supporting amnesty for illegal immigrants and opposing a border security fence.
	Bond, Talent vote against Senate immigration plan Thursday, May 25, 2006
	WASHINGTON - Both of Missouri's Republican senators voted against a sweeping Senate immigration reform bill Thursday, saying it rewards illegal immigrants at the expense of those trying to enter the country legally. The measure, which passed the Senate 62 to 36, would provide funds to secure the nation's borders and give many of the nation's 12 million illegal immigrants a chance to become U.S. citizens.
	Lager visits Maryville Friday, May 19, 2006
	"Jim Talent's commitment to Missouri farmers and ranchers has been clearly demonstrated by his effectiveness in supporting ethanol and biodiesel," Lager said.
	Talent, Obama aim to add more ethanol fuel stations Wednesday, May 17, 2006
	WASHINGTON (AP) -- More than 5 million vehicles on the road can run on gasoline blended with ethanol, yet just over 600 retailers across the nation sell the fuel. Getting more gas stations to carry ethanol-based fuel -- known as E-85 -- is the goal of bipartisan federal legislation backed by Missouri and Kansas lawmakers. "I already have consumers back home saying, 'I'd like to get it. Why don't we have stations that are pumping it?"' said Sen. Jim Talent, R-Mo.
	Talent Calls for Waiver of Penalty for Seniors Enrolling in Drug Benefit Wednesday, May 17, 2006
	Senator Jim Talent is calling for waiving the financial penalties for senior citizens who missed Monday's deadline for signing up for the Medicare prescription drug benefit.
	$4 million earmarked for M-291 Thursday, May 11, 2006
	One day in the not-so-distance future, traffic at the interchange of M-291 and U.S. 71 highways may run a little smoother thanks to a $4 million allocation, which has been secured for improvements to M-291 Highway. U.S. Senator Jim Talent, R-Mo., worked to add the money as an earmark to the $286.4 billion federal Highway bill.
	Talent, Bipartisan Leaders Committed To Passing Unsolved Civil Rights Bill Friday, May 05, 2006
	When it comes to justice, Alvin Sykes won’t give up. The same for Missouri U.S. Senator Jim Talent. Ditto for U.S. Congressman John Lewis, who spent the early years of his life with the likes of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and others in the battle for civil rights in a segregated America. Last week, Senator Talent (R-Mo.) kept his word when it came to making sure those who suffered the most heinous of pain -- hate crimes, will someday get the justice they deserve.
	Bond, Talent urge action modernizing Midwest waterways Wednesday, May 03, 2006

	Bipartisan Group Supports Extension Of 2002 Farm Bill Wednesday, May 03, 2006
	A bipartisan group of eight senators led by Sens. Jim Talent, R-Mo., and Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., announced Tuesday that they had introduced a bill to extend the current farm bill until the World Trade Organization's Doha round negotiations are completed. The bill would also keep the current farm bill in place for at least one crop year after Congress has approved legislation to implement any Doha agreement. The current farm bill, passed in 2002, is scheduled to expire in 2007. "A farm bill extension, pending a fair agreement at the WTO, sends a signal to our trading partners," Talent said in a release. "We will not unilaterally disarm farmers and ranchers in Missouri without assurances that we will get real and meaningful reforms from them in return."
	Talent, others, pushing to solve civil rights-era murders Thursday, April 27, 2006

	Biodiesel Fuel Being Sold In KC Friday, April 14, 2006
	Fuel Costs About As Much As Regular Diesel Fuel
	Protecting a Symbol: Sen. Jim Talent rallies support for flag-protection bill Monday, April 10, 2006

	Sen. Talent Files for Missouri's U.S. Senate Seat Monday, March 20, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent (R-Mo.) today filed for re-election at the Missouri Secretary of State's office. He was joined by his wife Brenda and their three children, Michael, Kate and Chrissy.
	Talent applauds the accomplishments in Missouri agriculture Monday, March 20, 2006
	Missouri Senator Jim Talent was in his home district to address a group of constituents in Columbia, Mo. at the MFA Incorporated headquarters regarding his plans for Missouri agriculture. Agriculture is Missouri’s largest industry and the senator spoke on the importance of production agriculture throughout Missouri and the nation.
	Anti-meth measures aim at borders Thursday, March 16, 2006
	WASHINGTON –– In his efforts to fight the methamphetamine scourge, Sen. Jim Talent has turned his attention from local labs to the nation’s borders. Experts say international trafficking is the chief source of the meth consumed in this country.
	McCaskill Blasts Talent's Meth Bill Friday, March 10, 2006
	JEFFERSON CITY - Made in Missouri is a good thing, unless you're talking about methamphetamine. Now, Missouri's two major candidates in next year's U.S. Senate race disagree about a proposed anti-meth law.
	President Signs Talent's Combat Meth Act Thursday, March 09, 2006
	President Bush has signed the Combat Meth Act into law. The legislation, co-sponsored by Senator Jim Talent, will restrict access to cold medications containing pseudoephedrine and other ingredients essential to the making of methamphetamine.
	Sheriff applauds newest federal anti-meth legislation Sunday, March 05, 2006
	Ignoring a problem - whether it be at the local, state, or national level - will not make the problem go away. Which is exactly why Stoddard County Sheriff Carl Hefner said he is happy with some recent legislation to make its way through the U.S. Senate.
	Campaign Update from Senator Jim Talent Wednesday, March 01, 2006
	We've had an historic year in the United States Senate. Think for a minute about what we've done to change Washington for Missouri's common sense, conservative values...
	Talent Honors Negro League Hall of Famers Wednesday, March 01, 2006
	Senator Jim Talent has taken to the floor of the US Senate to introduce a resolution recognizing the 17 Negro Leagues Baseball players who are being inducted into Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame.
	Highlights on Senator Jim Talent's Upcoming Election Friday, February 24, 2006
	"The U.S. Senate primaries are still several months away, and while polls show it to be a tight race, incumbent Talent has a major money advantage. Since taking office in 2002, he has raised more than $6.1 million to support his re-election efforts. State Auditor Claire McCaskill, his Democratic challenger, is now trying to catch up, having raised about $1.6 million since she declared her candidacy in August.
	Lincoln Day Highlights Friday, February 10, 2006
	"In a keynote speech at the Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Days celebration in Kansas City, Majority Leader Bill Frist praised Sen. Jim Talent, who’s facing a re-election challenge this year from Democrat Claire McCaskill, the state auditor.
	Anti-meth measure part of Patriot Act deal Friday, February 10, 2006
	The Patriot Act compromise agreed to Friday included a provision to combat illegal methamphetamine by limiting sales of cold remedies used to make the highly addictive drug. A number of states have already moved to curb the sale of cold pills containing pseudoephedrine, the ingredient used to cook meth in makeshift labs around the country. The federal measure would impose restrictions nationwide.
	Senator Talent's Fundraising Advantage Monday, February 06, 2006
	Talent has $4.66 million ahead of November... Talent, R-Mo., hauled in about $1.1 million from Oct. 1 to the end of the year, according to a report due to be filed Tuesday with the Federal Election Commission.
	Talent on health care Wednesday, February 01, 2006
	Senator makes a link The same week that Ford Motor Co. officials announced plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs and close 14 plants, U.S. Sen. Jim Talent visited the Reardon Machine Co. in St. Joseph. There is an important connection.
	Sen. Talent has big lead over McCaskill in fundraising Tuesday, January 31, 2006
	U.S. Sen. Jim Talent, R-Mo., maintains a strong financial edge over his Democratic rival, state Auditor Claire McCaskill, despite her improved money-raising in recent months.
	Talent touts insurance bill to help small businesses Tuesday, January 24, 2006
	A congressional proposal to help small businesses band together to buy insurance would take pressure off taxpayer-supported health-care programs, U.S. Sen Jim Talent said Monday. In a news conference at the JCS Tel-Link offices in Cape Girardeau, Talent promoted his bill to create association health plans.
	McCaskill says she would oppose Alito for Supreme Court Saturday, January 21, 2006
	WASHINGTON -- Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Claire McCaskill came out against Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito on Friday, saying he is not a moderate like Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, whose seat he would fill.
	Talent seeks to protect Pledge of Allegiance from federal judges Thursday, January 05, 2006
	U.S. Sen. Jim Talent says no one should be allowed to challenge the constitutionality of the Pledge of Allegiance in federal court. The Missouri senator is sponsoring legislation that would bar federal judges from taking up that issue.
	Drilling in ANWR has Senate support Wednesday, December 07, 2005
	Many lawmakers are optimistic that Congress can complete its budget reconciliation package before adjourning for the year. One provision included in the Senate's version of the spending cut bill includes language authorizing drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR.) U.S. Senator Jim Talent, a Missouri Republican and member of the Senate Ag Committee, is hopeful there will be enough votes in the House to pass the measure.
	Political savvy makes for formidable foe Friday, September 16, 2005
	Challengers to face senator who plays both sides of aisle
	Renewable Fuels Standard amendment added to Energy Bill Wednesday, May 25, 2005
	The Energy Bill has been amended to establish an eight billion gallon Renewable Fuels Standard, including ethanol and biodiesel. The amendment, added by Senators Jim Talent (R-Mo.) and Tim Johnson (D-S.D.), creates a phase-in for renewable fuels volumes over seven years.

In The News

	A good man: Here are reasons to re-elect U.S. Sen. Jim Talent. Tuesday, October 31, 2006
	About 46 years ago, with no previous immediate family or personal involvement in politics, I began to study our government and the elective and judicial processes.
	Jim Talent Deserves to be Re-elected Monday, October 30, 2006
	Given the apparent closeness of the upcoming general elections, the eyes of the nation have focused this week on the Senate race in Missouri between State Auditor Claire McCaskill and incumbent Republican Jim Talent.
	Black Firefighters Endorse Senator Talent Saturday, October 28, 2006
	African American firefighters want to send Jim Talent back to the United States Senate to fight for their interests.
	Jefferson City News-Tribune Endorses Jim Talent Wednesday, October 25, 2006
	American service members remain in danger amid sectarian violence in Iraq and Afghanistan, the unstable North Korean regime has tested a nuclear weapon and Iran is seeking ingredients that can be converted to nuclear armaments.
	Law protects military families from high-interest lenders Saturday, October 21, 2006
	This week President Bush signed into law a provision that caps at 36 percent interest rates on loans to members of the armed services and their families.
	Talent says he thinks Northeast Missouri voters will agree with his stands Saturday, October 21, 2006
	U.S. Sen. Jim Talent said his race with Claire McCaskill will come down to a decision by Missouri voters about who best represents their values.
	Missouri's Talent: Congress not done with renewable fuels Friday, October 13, 2006
	Missouri GOP Senator Jim Talent was the only U.S. Senator to address the "Advancing Renewable Energy: An American Rural Renaissance" conference in St. Louis. In remarks to reporters before his speech, he said Congress isn't done addressing renewable fuels issue.
	McCaskill offers little new for blacks here Saturday, October 07, 2006
	It was a safe bet that state auditor and U.S. Senate candidate Claire McCaskill scheduled lunch with me Tuesday to discuss black voters.
	Four Missouri Counties get Federal Funds to Fight Meth Tuesday, October 03, 2006
	U.S. Sen. Kit Bond recalled the story of an 80-year-old woman cooking meth in her rural Missouri home while her grandchildren played in the same room.
	Bill Limits PayDay-Loan Interest for Military Monday, October 02, 2006
	Interest rates on payday loans to military service members would be limited under an agreement reached Friday by House and Senate Republicans.
	Livestock IDs Monday, September 25, 2006
	The U.S. Department of Agriculture has devised a plan whose goal is to monitor the nation's livestock production system so that livestock and premises that have had contact with a disease could be identified within 48 hours.
	Talent travels door to door to win support Sunday, September 10, 2006
	Charmin Miller was surprised to discover U.S. Sen. Jim Talent standing on her front porch Saturday — especially while she was watching a movie in her East Greenview Street home.
	Neglected by Democrats, blacks jump the party line Sunday, September 10, 2006
	Committeewoman Norma Leggette (4th Ward) isn't sure what the Democratic Party stands for anymore. She wonders how she's supposed to excite constituents in her ward about November's elections.
	Talent makes a stop in Sikeston Sunday, August 27, 2006
	U.S. Sen. Jim Talent focused on his accomplishments and plans for energy independence, border security and terrorist surveillance during a stop in Sikeston Friday afternoon as part of his “Missouri Values” tour.
	Brenda Talent sets goals - and reaches them Sunday, August 27, 2006
	Brenda Talent makes no apologies for her competitive nature.
	Senate candidates agree to debate at KY3 studio Thursday, August 24, 2006
	The two major-party candidates for U.S. Senate plan to debate each other in Springfield on Monday night, Oct. 16, on KY3.
	Differing Views Friday, August 18, 2006
	U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson's picnic and political rally featured U.S. Sen. John Thume (who defeated Tom Daschle in South Dakota) and Missouri's U.S. Sen. Jim Talent.
	Talent wins endorsement of Missouri Farm Bureau Friday, August 18, 2006
	I was pleased to see earlier this week where our junior U.S. Sen. Jim Talent had won the endorsement of the Missouri Farm Bureau, which I believe is the largest farm organization in the state.
	Talent: 'We're going to be in a new world -- a renewable world' Thursday, August 17, 2006
	U.S. Sen. Jim Talent focused on his record of supporting agriculture and renewable fuel policies during a campaign stop Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Mid-Missouri Energy plant in Malta Bend.
	Talent, McCaskill agreed to Sept. 15 forum Tuesday, August 15, 2006
	Republican Sen. Jim Talent and Democratic challenger Claire McCaskill will meet in a candidate's forum Sept. 15.
	Farm Bureau tabs Talent Saturday, August 12, 2006
	Missouri Farm Bureau's six political action committees on Friday overwhelmingly endorsed U.S. Sen. Jim Talent's re-election bid.
	McCaskill skips Farm Bureau endorsement session Saturday, August 12, 2006
	She came two years ago while running for governor, but State Auditor Claire McCaskill chose to skip Friday afternoon's Missouri Farm Bureau Political Action Committees endorsement meeting in Jefferson City.
	Talent Speaks to Missouri Farm Bureau FARM-PAC Friday, August 11, 2006
	The Missouri Farm Bureau FARM-PAC hosts its traditional meeting to interview candidates in Missouri's U.S. Senate race.
	Talent touts measure to solve killings Monday, August 07, 2006
	Wheeler Parker Jr. was glad when the Justice Department dug up his cousin's body last year after reopening an investigation into his death. An autopsy confirmed the identity of Parker's cousin, Emmett Till, a black teenager who had been murdered in 1955 for allegedly whistling at a white woman. "It's like going through all these years without closure," said Parker, a barber in the Chicago suburb of Summit Argo. Parker is rooting for the Till bill, a proposal in Congress by Sen. Jim Talent, R-Mo., to put more resources into solving civil rights murders.
	Talent Outlines Border Security Plan Monday, August 07, 2006
	Senator Jim Talent travels to Fulton to outline his plan to help secure America's borders.
	Talent and McCaskill to debate on "Meet the Press" Monday, August 07, 2006
	Republican Sen. Jim Talent and his likely Democratic opponent, Missouri State Auditor Claire McCaskill, have agreed to a nationally televised debate Oct. 8 on NBC's "Meet the Press."
	"PayDay" Loans Become Target in Washington Friday, August 04, 2006
	Credit counselor Yolanda Dixon spends more and more time trying to help soldiers at Fort Leonard Wood who have taken out short-term, high-interest loans against their paychecks. Many get trapped in mounting debt.
	Talent honored at Lincoln University Friday, August 04, 2006
	U.S. Sen. Jim Talent (R-Mo.) has received the Troy D. Cole Leadership Award from The Paula J. Carter Center on Minority Health and Aging.
	Senate panel OKs bill to establish Justice cold case offices Friday, August 04, 2006
	The Senate Judiciary Committee approved legislation Thursday to establish two offices at the FBI and Justice Department to investigate and prosecute unsolved civil rights-era murder cases.
	Sen. Talent hosts hearing on farm bill Monday, July 17, 2006
	The U.S. farm bill should not be renewed next year unless a broader agreement is reached with the World Trade Organization that would protect Midwestern farmers, Sen. Jim Talent said Monday
	Corn Growers Endorse Jim Talent Monday, July 17, 2006
	United States Senator Jim Talent visited a LaPlata, Missouri farm Saturday. The Missouri Corn Growers Association held a special presentation to endorse U.S. Senator Jim Talent for his upcoming reelection.
	Talent pitches for support from African-Americans Sunday, July 16, 2006
	Federal Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson, a black man and Republican, urged African-Americans here Saturday to look beyond party labels to support the re-election bid of U.S. Sen. Jim Talent, R-Mo.
	Loan sharks beware: Sen. Talent wants to crack down Thursday, July 13, 2006
	Great soldiers are not necessarily good businessmen or women. In fact, many of our nation’s soldiers are young and naive at best.
	Talent: Biodiesel Offers New Markets Wednesday, July 12, 2006
	Expanded use of renewable energy and the extension of a biodiesel fuel tax incentive are critically important for Northwest Missouri farmers, Sen. Jim Talent, R-Mo, said Tuesday.
	Sen. Talent Featured in Missouri Soybean Farmer Magazine Monday, July 10, 2006
	U.S. Sen. Jim Talent and U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton devote their time and skills to Missouri Soybeans. Story featured on page six.
	Senators want to end some payday loans Saturday, July 08, 2006
	Ray Hickok went straight out high school and into the Army, headed for Vietnam. But the St. Joseph man, then 18, got sidetracked by someone waving money.
	Talent kicks off "Women for Talent Coalition" Thursday, July 06, 2006
	FRONTENAC, Mo. - Sen. Jim Talent, R-Mo., moved to shore up his support among women voters on Thursday, talking to supporters about the influence of his late mother and his efforts to promote family health care and combat meth abuse.
	Talent brings border security plan to county Thursday, July 06, 2006
	Sen. Jim Talent, R-Mo., is traveling across the state to discuss his bipartisan border security plan.
	Talent, Skelton Respond to Korean Crisis Thursday, July 06, 2006
	Missouri's men on the Congressional Armed Services Committees agree that China might be part of the solution to the current crisis with North Korea testing some long-range missiles.
	Talent and Bond Vote with Majority in Rejecting Iraq Pullout Timetable Thursday, June 22, 2006
	Two proposals dealing with the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq have gone down to defeat in the U.S. Senate. One would have required what was called a "redeployment" of troops starting immediately and to be completed by July 1st of next year. The second urged President Bush to begin pulling U.S. forces out of Iraq this year but did not set a deadline. Senators Jim Talent and Kit Bond sided with the majority in both votes. Talent says these votes send a clear message that the U.S. will not, in his words, cut and run. Talent says that when he hears people use the word "redeployment," in this context, it is another term for a pullout.
	McCaskill's criticism of Talent on Tyson donations misses the mark Sunday, June 18, 2006
	State Auditor Claire McCaskill came to Springfield this week to criticize Sen. Jim Talent over his position on illegal immigration.
	Spending bill keeps Boeing C-17 aircraft line going Thursday, June 15, 2006
	An emergency spending bill approved by the Senate on Thursday includes $227.5 million to continue production of Boeing's C-17 transport aircraft, which supports about 1,800 jobs in Missouri.
	Talent proposes rewards for e-waste recycling Sunday, June 11, 2006
	Sen. Jim Talent believes that giving consumers $15 tax breaks for properly recycling old computers could begin to tackle the growing problem of electronic waste dumped and exported to developing countries.
	Debate on estate tax brewing in Senate Wednesday, June 07, 2006
	The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote this week on a bill that would repeal the federal estate tax and end a 90-year standing levy on inherited wealth.
	Missouri's U.S. Senate Candidates Differ on Gay Marriage Ban Tuesday, June 06, 2006
	The U.S. Senate is expected to vote, Wednesday, on a Constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union between a man and a woman. And, Missouri's U.S. Senate race highlights differences of opinion on that effort. Republican incumbent Jim Talent backs the proposal. He believes marriage is a partnership between a man and a woman. And, he feels his position is strongly supported back here in Missouri.
	Talent announces bid for re-election Monday, June 05, 2006
	Announcing his bid for re-election, Missouri's junior U.S. Sen. Jim Talent finished a two-day campaign tour Saturday night with a rally in Hannibal. Talent faces Democrat Claire McCaskill in the November election and he used the rally in Hannibal to highlight his differences with his challenger. Talent also stressed his polices on Medicare, methamphetamines, renewable fuel standards and his ability to work with Democrats and Republicans alike.
	Sen. Talent kicks off re-election campaign Sunday, June 04, 2006
	Saturday's rally kicked off with remarks from Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, Cape Girardeau County Sheriff John Jordan, Cape Girardeau businesswoman Kathy Swan and New Madrid County farmer Gary Branum.
	Kickoff Tour News Clips Sunday, June 04, 2006
	News clips from Sen. Talent's campaign kickoff tour
	Talent’s kickoff cites pills, meth Saturday, June 03, 2006
	Two Columbia residents gave credit to U.S. Sen. Jim Talent yesterday for helping pass Medicare legislation they said would lower their annual drug bills by $3,600.
	Talent highlights experience while kicking off Senate campaign Saturday, June 03, 2006
	Republican Sen. Jim Talent kicked off his re-election campaign Friday by asserting the best way to change Washington was to send him back for more lawmaking and send his Democratic challenger packing.
	Talent portrays himself as agent for change Saturday, June 03, 2006
	Fourteen years after his first successful campaign to go to Washington, Sen. Jim Talent says he remains Missouri's best hope for changing the nation's priorities and policies.
	Talent launches re-election campaign Saturday, June 03, 2006
	U.S. Sen. Jim Talent officially mounted his re-election campaign Friday, with local supporters touting his record and affirming his support of what they called "common-sense, conservative values" during a stop in Joplin.
	Talent Says He's The Best Match For Missouri Values Saturday, June 03, 2006
	Rural Palmyra farmer Darryl Bode doesn't need to look further than his corn and soybean fields to know why he supports U.S. Sen. Jim Talent. LaGrange farmer John Schaffer sees the grain moving down the Mississippi River as another reason to vote for Missouri's junior senator. Both men told their stories Saturday night as Talent shared what he called the "worst-kept" secret in Missouri politics: He's running for re-election.
	Talent points to his record in campaign stop Saturday, June 03, 2006
	U.S Sen. Jim Talent, R- Mo., kicked off his campaign for re-election by touting his list of successes and accusing his opponent of playing partisan politics.
	Talent announces bid for re-election Saturday, June 03, 2006
	"The only real way to fight the darkness in Washington is to light the way," Talent said, adding his work with those senators did not compromise his values in any way.
	Talent kicks off campaign Saturday, June 03, 2006
	"We can control the borders and protect our people from terror, drugs and unlawful immigration," he said, to loud applause.
	Talent Redux Saturday, June 03, 2006
	Mrs. Douglas said that she has been so moved by Talent's interest and help that, "I made up my mind to help Sen. Talent get re-elected."
	Talent and Bond Pleased With Hayden Confirmation Friday, May 26, 2006
	By a vote of 78-to-15, the U.S. Senate has confirmed the nomination of General Michael Hayden to be next head of the Central Intelligence Agency. Senator Jim Talent was among those voting in favor of the career military man, pleasantly surprised that the process moved through Congress so quickly.
	Bond, Talent vote against Senate immigration plan Thursday, May 25, 2006
	WASHINGTON - Both of Missouri's Republican senators voted against a sweeping Senate immigration reform bill Thursday, saying it rewards illegal immigrants at the expense of those trying to enter the country legally. The measure, which passed the Senate 62 to 36, would provide funds to secure the nation's borders and give many of the nation's 12 million illegal immigrants a chance to become U.S. citizens.
	Lager visits Maryville Friday, May 19, 2006
	"Jim Talent's commitment to Missouri farmers and ranchers has been clearly demonstrated by his effectiveness in supporting ethanol and biodiesel," Lager said.
	Talent, Obama aim to add more ethanol fuel stations Wednesday, May 17, 2006
	WASHINGTON (AP) -- More than 5 million vehicles on the road can run on gasoline blended with ethanol, yet just over 600 retailers across the nation sell the fuel. Getting more gas stations to carry ethanol-based fuel -- known as E-85 -- is the goal of bipartisan federal legislation backed by Missouri and Kansas lawmakers. "I already have consumers back home saying, 'I'd like to get it. Why don't we have stations that are pumping it?"' said Sen. Jim Talent, R-Mo.
	Talent Calls for Waiver of Penalty for Seniors Enrolling in Drug Benefit Wednesday, May 17, 2006
	Senator Jim Talent is calling for waiving the financial penalties for senior citizens who missed Monday's deadline for signing up for the Medicare prescription drug benefit.
	$4 million earmarked for M-291 Thursday, May 11, 2006
	One day in the not-so-distance future, traffic at the interchange of M-291 and U.S. 71 highways may run a little smoother thanks to a $4 million allocation, which has been secured for improvements to M-291 Highway. U.S. Senator Jim Talent, R-Mo., worked to add the money as an earmark to the $286.4 billion federal Highway bill.
	Talent, Bipartisan Leaders Committed To Passing Unsolved Civil Rights Bill Friday, May 05, 2006
	When it comes to justice, Alvin Sykes won’t give up. The same for Missouri U.S. Senator Jim Talent. Ditto for U.S. Congressman John Lewis, who spent the early years of his life with the likes of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and others in the battle for civil rights in a segregated America. Last week, Senator Talent (R-Mo.) kept his word when it came to making sure those who suffered the most heinous of pain -- hate crimes, will someday get the justice they deserve.
	Bond, Talent urge action modernizing Midwest waterways Wednesday, May 03, 2006

	Bipartisan Group Supports Extension Of 2002 Farm Bill Wednesday, May 03, 2006
	A bipartisan group of eight senators led by Sens. Jim Talent, R-Mo., and Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., announced Tuesday that they had introduced a bill to extend the current farm bill until the World Trade Organization's Doha round negotiations are completed. The bill would also keep the current farm bill in place for at least one crop year after Congress has approved legislation to implement any Doha agreement. The current farm bill, passed in 2002, is scheduled to expire in 2007. "A farm bill extension, pending a fair agreement at the WTO, sends a signal to our trading partners," Talent said in a release. "We will not unilaterally disarm farmers and ranchers in Missouri without assurances that we will get real and meaningful reforms from them in return."
	Talent, others, pushing to solve civil rights-era murders Thursday, April 27, 2006

	Biodiesel Fuel Being Sold In KC Friday, April 14, 2006
	Fuel Costs About As Much As Regular Diesel Fuel
	Protecting a Symbol: Sen. Jim Talent rallies support for flag-protection bill Monday, April 10, 2006

	Talent applauds the accomplishments in Missouri agriculture Monday, March 20, 2006
	Missouri Senator Jim Talent was in his home district to address a group of constituents in Columbia, Mo. at the MFA Incorporated headquarters regarding his plans for Missouri agriculture. Agriculture is Missouri’s largest industry and the senator spoke on the importance of production agriculture throughout Missouri and the nation.
	Anti-meth measures aim at borders Thursday, March 16, 2006
	WASHINGTON –– In his efforts to fight the methamphetamine scourge, Sen. Jim Talent has turned his attention from local labs to the nation’s borders. Experts say international trafficking is the chief source of the meth consumed in this country.
	McCaskill Blasts Talent's Meth Bill Friday, March 10, 2006
	JEFFERSON CITY - Made in Missouri is a good thing, unless you're talking about methamphetamine. Now, Missouri's two major candidates in next year's U.S. Senate race disagree about a proposed anti-meth law.
	President Signs Talent's Combat Meth Act Thursday, March 09, 2006
	President Bush has signed the Combat Meth Act into law. The legislation, co-sponsored by Senator Jim Talent, will restrict access to cold medications containing pseudoephedrine and other ingredients essential to the making of methamphetamine.
	Sheriff applauds newest federal anti-meth legislation Sunday, March 05, 2006
	Ignoring a problem - whether it be at the local, state, or national level - will not make the problem go away. Which is exactly why Stoddard County Sheriff Carl Hefner said he is happy with some recent legislation to make its way through the U.S. Senate.
	Talent Honors Negro League Hall of Famers Wednesday, March 01, 2006
	Senator Jim Talent has taken to the floor of the US Senate to introduce a resolution recognizing the 17 Negro Leagues Baseball players who are being inducted into Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame.
	Highlights on Senator Jim Talent's Upcoming Election Friday, February 24, 2006
	"The U.S. Senate primaries are still several months away, and while polls show it to be a tight race, incumbent Talent has a major money advantage. Since taking office in 2002, he has raised more than $6.1 million to support his re-election efforts. State Auditor Claire McCaskill, his Democratic challenger, is now trying to catch up, having raised about $1.6 million since she declared her candidacy in August.
	Lincoln Day Highlights Friday, February 10, 2006
	"In a keynote speech at the Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Days celebration in Kansas City, Majority Leader Bill Frist praised Sen. Jim Talent, who’s facing a re-election challenge this year from Democrat Claire McCaskill, the state auditor.
	Anti-meth measure part of Patriot Act deal Friday, February 10, 2006
	The Patriot Act compromise agreed to Friday included a provision to combat illegal methamphetamine by limiting sales of cold remedies used to make the highly addictive drug. A number of states have already moved to curb the sale of cold pills containing pseudoephedrine, the ingredient used to cook meth in makeshift labs around the country. The federal measure would impose restrictions nationwide.
	Senator Talent's Fundraising Advantage Monday, February 06, 2006
	Talent has $4.66 million ahead of November... Talent, R-Mo., hauled in about $1.1 million from Oct. 1 to the end of the year, according to a report due to be filed Tuesday with the Federal Election Commission.
	Talent on health care Wednesday, February 01, 2006
	Senator makes a link The same week that Ford Motor Co. officials announced plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs and close 14 plants, U.S. Sen. Jim Talent visited the Reardon Machine Co. in St. Joseph. There is an important connection.
	Sen. Talent has big lead over McCaskill in fundraising Tuesday, January 31, 2006
	U.S. Sen. Jim Talent, R-Mo., maintains a strong financial edge over his Democratic rival, state Auditor Claire McCaskill, despite her improved money-raising in recent months.
	Talent touts insurance bill to help small businesses Tuesday, January 24, 2006
	A congressional proposal to help small businesses band together to buy insurance would take pressure off taxpayer-supported health-care programs, U.S. Sen Jim Talent said Monday. In a news conference at the JCS Tel-Link offices in Cape Girardeau, Talent promoted his bill to create association health plans.
	McCaskill says she would oppose Alito for Supreme Court Saturday, January 21, 2006
	WASHINGTON -- Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Claire McCaskill came out against Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito on Friday, saying he is not a moderate like Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, whose seat he would fill.
	Talent seeks to protect Pledge of Allegiance from federal judges Thursday, January 05, 2006
	U.S. Sen. Jim Talent says no one should be allowed to challenge the constitutionality of the Pledge of Allegiance in federal court. The Missouri senator is sponsoring legislation that would bar federal judges from taking up that issue.
	Drilling in ANWR has Senate support Wednesday, December 07, 2005
	Many lawmakers are optimistic that Congress can complete its budget reconciliation package before adjourning for the year. One provision included in the Senate's version of the spending cut bill includes language authorizing drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR.) U.S. Senator Jim Talent, a Missouri Republican and member of the Senate Ag Committee, is hopeful there will be enough votes in the House to pass the measure.
	Political savvy makes for formidable foe Friday, September 16, 2005
	Challengers to face senator who plays both sides of aisle
	Renewable Fuels Standard amendment added to Energy Bill Wednesday, May 25, 2005
	The Energy Bill has been amended to establish an eight billion gallon Renewable Fuels Standard, including ethanol and biodiesel. The amendment, added by Senators Jim Talent (R-Mo.) and Tim Johnson (D-S.D.), creates a phase-in for renewable fuels volumes over seven years.

Press Releases

	Missouri Newspapers Endorse Jim Talent for U.S. Senate Saturday, November 04, 2006
	Missouri newspapers have overwhelmingly endorsed Jim Talent for United States Senate. Senator Talent has been endorsed by the Hannibal Courier-Post, Jefferson City News-Tribune, Joplin Globe, Sikeston Standard Democrat, Southeast Missourian, Springfield News-Leader, St. Joseph News-Press and Rolla Daily News.
	More than 11,000 Talent Supporters Rally with the President in Southwest Missouri Friday, November 03, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent’s campaign got a big boost today as more than 11,000 supporters turned out in Southwest Missouri for rallies with President Bush.
	Black Firefighters Endorse Senator Talent Saturday, October 28, 2006
	African American firefighters want to send Jim Talent back to the United States Senate to fight for their interests.
	Talent Rally at Mill Shows Houston is not McCaskill Country Wednesday, October 25, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent today took his campaign to a familiar location – the same site as Claire McCaskill’s campaign kickoff. More than 60 Talent supporters gathered at the old feed mill in Houston, including its owner, Steve Drake, who is voting for Talent.
	Talent & Missouri Farm Bureau President Draw Distinctions with McCaskill on Agriculture Monday, October 09, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent and Missouri Farm Bureau President Charlie Kruse today traveled to Hannibal, Kirksville, Easton, Webb City and Springfield where they held Farm and Ranch Rallies with Talent supporters in the area.
	VFW Endorses Senator Talent Friday, September 22, 2006
	The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has endorsed Jim Talent, declaring him the best person to represent Missouri veterans in the U.S. Senate.
	Talent-McCaskill Accept Final Debate to be Held in Kansas City Thursday, September 21, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent and U.S. Senate candidate Claire McCaskill today accepted an offer by KMBC-TV, KCPT-TV, KCUR-FM and the Examiner Independence to debate in Kansas City on October 18. The Talent and McCaskill campaigns have agreed to debate five times before voters go to the polls on November 7.
	St. Louis Police Officers' Association Endorses Senator Talent Monday, September 18, 2006
	The St. Louis Police Officers’ Association has endorsed Jim Talent saying he is the best person to represent Missouri law enforcement.
	Talent & McCaskill Agree On Fourth Debate Wednesday, September 13, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent and U.S. Senate Candidate Claire McCaskill have accepted their fourth debate today, which will be held on October 11th at 8:00 P.M. at Clayton High School in St. Louis.
	Talent Goes Door to Door in Springfield & Joplin Saturday, September 09, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent understands that all politics is local.
	Sen. Talent Statement On President Bush's Visit To Kansas City Friday, September 08, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent today issued the following statement on President Bush’s visit to Missouri:
	Senator Talent Visits Fifty Counties in August Friday, September 01, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent traveled to 50 Missouri counties in the month of August sharing his views on the issues and listening to Missourians about their concerns. Sen. Talent has already traveled to each of Missouri’s 114 counties many times as a senator and a candidate and his return to 50 of those counties in a single month was one of the most aggressive schedules in recent memory.
	Veterans for Talent Launch Coalition in Columbia, St. Joseph & Springifield Saturday, August 26, 2006
	Missouri veterans said today they trust Jim Talent to continue keeping the commitment to those who served in America’s military.
	Talent-McCaskill Accept Debate In Southwest Missouri Thursday, August 24, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent and U.S. Senate candidate Claire McCaskill today accepted an offer by KYTV, Ozarks Public Television, KSMU and the Springfield News-Leader to debate during prime time on Monday, October 16.
	State Fair Straw Poll: It's Talent by a Landslide Monday, August 21, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent won a landslide victory in the Missouri Farm Bureau’s State Fair Straw Poll. Fairgoers cast 6,601 ballots and overwhelmingly selected Jim Talent for Senate giving him 61 percent of the vote to Claire McCaskill’s 39 percent.
	Sen. Talent Stresses Agricultural Accomplishments at Missouri State Fair Thursday, August 17, 2006
	Sen. Jim Talent today joined the many Missourians who are attending this year’s State Fair in Sedalia.
	Missouri Farm Bureau Endorses Jim Talent for U.S. Senate Friday, August 11, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent today earned the endorsement of the highly-respected Missouri Farm Bureau.
	Sen. Talent Wins Primary, Draws Distinctions With McCaskill on Key Issues Tuesday, August 08, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent (R-Mo.) today met with hundreds of Missouri voters in four regions of the state to thank them for their support in the Primary Election.
	Talent-McCaskill Accept "Meet the Press" Debate Monday, August 07, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent and U.S. Senate candidate Claire McCaskill today accepted an offer by NBC’s “Meet the Press” to debate on their program on Sunday, October 8.
	Missouri Dairy Farmers Endorse Senator Talent Saturday, August 05, 2006
	The Missouri Dairy Association today announced their endorsement of Senator Jim Talent for United States Senate. The organization, representing about 600 of Missouri’s dairy farmers, endorsed Senator Talent for his leadership on agriculture issues including his support for legislation to permanently repeal the death tax.
	Missouri Cattlemen Endorse Senator Talent Saturday, August 05, 2006
	The Missouri Cattlemen’s Association today announced their endorsement of Senator Jim Talent for United States Senate. The organization, representing around 5,000 Missouri cattle producers, endorsed Senator Talent for his leadership on agriculture issues including a full and permanent repeal of the death tax and his co-sponsorship of legislation that helped pressure Japan to reopen its domestic market to American beef.
	Missouri Pork Producers Endorse Senator Talent Saturday, July 29, 2006
	The Missouri Pork Association today announced their endorsement of Senator Jim Talent for United States Senate.
	Senator Talent Launches Farm and Ranch Team in Chillicothe Saturday, July 29, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent today launched his Farm & Ranch Team in Chillicothe, an important coalition of supporters who trust his leadership and want to send him back to the Senate.
	Sen. Talent Launches Farm & Ranch Team in Southeast Missouri Saturday, July 22, 2006
	In a farm shop overlooking a cornfield in Southeast Missouri, Jim Talent launched his Farm & Ranch Team, an important coalition of supporters who trust his leadership and want to send him back to the United States Senate.
	African-Americans for Talent Announce Coalition Saturday, July 15, 2006
	More than 300 African-Americans from the St. Louis region today joined Jim Talent to announce their support for his campaign for the United States Senate.
	Missouri Corn Growers Endorse Senator Talent Saturday, July 15, 2006
	At an event held today in an Adair County cornfield, Missouri corn farmers endorsed Jim Talent for U.S. Senate for his leadership in working to transform their field of dreams into fields of fuel.
	Missouri Soybean Association Endorses Senator Talent Friday, July 14, 2006
	Standing on the turn rows of a Mid-Missouri soybean field, producers of the largest field crop in the state endorsed Jim Talent for the United States Senate.
	Senator Talent Announces Women for Talent Coalition in Cape Girardeau Thursday, July 06, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent today announced his Women for Talent coalition together with women from Southeast Missouri who are supporting his campaign.
	Sen. Talent Outlines Border Security Plans in Five Missouri Towns Wednesday, July 05, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent (R-Mo.) today traveled to Warrensburg, Warsaw, Farmington, Potosi and Steelville to discuss his bipartisan border security plan to help secure America’s borders with additional manpower, new barriers and high-tech surveillance equipment.
	Sen. Talent Statement on President Bush's Visit to Missouri Wednesday, June 28, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent (R-Mo.) today issued the following statement on President Bush’s visit to Missouri:
	Remarks on the Senate floor on Iraq Wednesday, June 21, 2006
	I thank the Senate for allowing me to explain briefly, this evening, why I will be voting to stay the course in Iraq until the progress we are making there now ripens into complete victory. And I want to put that conflict in context.
	Sen. Talent Announces Sportsmen for Talent Coalition in Joplin Saturday, June 17, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent today announced his Sportsmen for Talent coalition with supporters who share his belief in the right to keep and bear arms, private property rights and other issues important to Missouri sportsmen
	Sen. Talent Launches Web Petition Against Amnesty Thursday, June 15, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent is asking Missourians to join him in saying “no” to amnesty for unlawful immigrants. Sen. Talent today launched a new online petition at www.talentforsenate.com that allows Missourians to express their views against amnesty and to show their support for border security.
	Cauthorn Praises Sen. Talent's Effectiveness In Supporting Ethanol & Biodiesel Thursday, June 15, 2006
	Missouri State Sen. John Cauthorn today discussed U.S. Senator Jim Talent’s effectiveness in supporting ethanol and biodiesel for Missouri farmers.
	Sen. Talent Focuses on Changing Washington for Missouri on Announcement Tour Friday, June 02, 2006
	“I’ve said I want to continue fighting to change Washington for Missouri values and that’s why I’m asking you to send me again to the United States Senate,” Sen. Talent said.
	Immigration Reform Must First Secure Our Borders Wednesday, May 31, 2006
	America has a proud history of immigration. We are a nation of immigrants, but we are also a nation of laws. Like all sovereign nations, America has the right to determine who may enter our country and who may not. The American people have chosen to strike a balance in their laws between their desire to provide opportunities to new residents of diverse backgrounds and the economic reality that too much immigration too fast will depress the wages and diminish the hopes of millions of our own citizens.
	Claire McCaskill Concealing Record on Amnesty, Border Fence Friday, May 26, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent’s campaign today said Claire McCaskill will be held accountable for supporting amnesty for illegal immigrants and opposing a border security fence.
	Sen. Talent Files for Missouri's U.S. Senate Seat Monday, March 20, 2006
	U.S. Senator Jim Talent (R-Mo.) today filed for re-election at the Missouri Secretary of State's office. He was joined by his wife Brenda and their three children, Michael, Kate and Chrissy.
	Campaign Update from Senator Jim Talent Wednesday, March 01, 2006
	We've had an historic year in the United States Senate. Think for a minute about what we've done to change Washington for Missouri's common sense, conservative values...

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