Archive - Dec 11, 2012Two killed and one seriously injured in Clackamas Town Center ShootingTue, 12/11/2012 - 7:42pm — Kaylin Bade-ReporterPortland, OR - According to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s office an adult male entered the Clackamas Town Center’s food court around 4:30 p.m. CST opening fire killing two people and leaving one victim with serious injuries. The shooter apparently died as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The suspect was an adult male. Tax increases on middle class - the wealthy - budget cuts - Congress can't decide as "fiscal cliff" nearsTue, 12/11/2012 - 6:07pm — Kyle Quick-Publisher
The nation will fall off the so-called “fiscal cliff” in less than three weeks unless Congress can reach an agreement on a combination of budget cuts and tax increases. But as the days draw nearer to 2013, when Bush-era tax cuts expire and rates stand to go up, Missouri’s congressional delegation seems as divided on the issue as the rest of the nation. “The clock is ticking, no question about that,” said Steve Walsh, Rep. Vicky Hartzler’s press secretary. If nothing is done the average American family’s tax bill stands to go up between about $3,000 to $4,000, depending on which study you believe. The Heritage Foundation said the average Missourian would pay $2,634 more in taxes next year. Navy Blue Angels to highlight return of Spirit of St. Louis Air Show coming 2014Tue, 12/11/2012 - 1:56pm — Kyle Quick-PublisherPhoto courtesy of Spirit of St. Louis Air Show The Blue Angels performances will headline the first air show to be held at Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield since 2007. |