More on veterans’ health care in the Ninth District

Today we published a story about Ninth District candidates’ views on health care, with a sidebar about a debate between State Rep. Judy Baker, D-Columbia, and former state senator Ken Jacob. Although we didn’t have space to print it, we wanted to give you an idea of the other candidates’ stances about veteran’s health care.

Zweifel Earns Kansas City Star’s Endorsement

Clint Zweifel, one of the Democratic candidates for Missouri State Treasurer, will receive the endorsement of the Kansas City Star in Friday’s edition of the paper.

He’s got progressive ideas, and his record in the legislature shows he is not afraid to stand up against the status quo,” said the Star’s editors. “Zweifel is promoting ideas, for instance, to help make college education more affordable and he promises to be an advocate for affordable housing.

  He’s shown he is knowledgeable about fiscal issues in the legislature. Zweifel has been research and education director for Teamsters Local 688.

The state treasurer’s duties are somewhat limited by law, but Zweifel offers the best opportunity among the Democrats to make the most of them.”

“I am proud to have the Star’s endorsement and grateful that they recognized the need for a statewide official to speak out on the fiscal consequences of state actions like cutting Medicaid,” Zweifel said.