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Missouri Association Of Veterans Organizations Honor Sen. Gary Nodler

JEFFERSON CITY………Senator Gary Nodler, R-Joplin, was presented with the Missouri Association of Veterans Organizations Legislator of the Year Award for his dedication to representing Missouri veterans’ best interests. He accepted the award on Monday, February 1^st, in Jefferson City.  Senator Nodler, a veteran served in the United States Army and Missouri National Guard as a member of the 203^rd Engineers Battalion in Pierce City and Joplin. He is a member of Robert S. Thurman American Legion Post 13 in Joplin.

“I am both honored and deeply humbled by this award. I’ve had the unique opportunity to work for veterans since 1973 when Congressman Gene Taylor asked me to learn as much as I could about veterans programs and benefits and to be of service when veterans needed the Congressman’s assistance. For 35 years I have been able to work at the state and federal level of government for veterans. I have worked with many people who have the veterans’ best interest at heart to recognize and remember the service and sacrifice those men and women have given to our nation and the world. I will continue to work and to stand by our commitments to veterans to provide the benefits of education, job training, health care services, pensions and final internment when requested.” states Senator Nodler.

“I am accepting this award for those who dedicate their time as Post Commanders for VFW and American Legion, the DAV, and all of the other organizations now representing those who have served our nation and who currently stand at duty stations around the world,” Nodler continues.

“I’m grateful for the work of the medical staffs at the Veterans Outpatient Clinic in Branson and the Gene Taylor Clinic in Mt. Vernon; for the outstanding dedication of the Veterans Service Officers who work daily throughout the state to assist veterans. In Southwest Missouri, David Schad, John McLean, Janeene Pierce, Bob Wilson, Clayton Cooper and Mike Hopper as veterans’ service officers represent the Veterans Commissions dedication to serving veterans.

I appreciate Chuck Wooten who worked tirelessly with many others to get the Missouri Veterans Cemetery located in Springfield where Director Steve Maples and his staff are providing a final resting place for our fellow veterans and comfort to their family and friends. It is a beautiful, peaceful place,” concludes the Senator.

The Missouri Association of Veterans Organizations is a coalition of 22 federally chartered veterans organizations and associations that represent the more than 550,000 Missouri veterans.

Spending Freeze Is Not The Dramatic Change We Need

“The President promises to freeze spending at the highest levels in history. First we should cut spending, and then freeze it.”

"President Obama's proposed 'spending freeze' doesn't represent the kind of dramatic change we expect and need to see out of Washington. His scheme is short-term in duration and small in proportion. I have been saying for months that we need to dramatically cut government spending; not cut the rise in government spending, but cut spending in real terms. If there is going to be any spending freeze, it should take place only after real spending cuts.

The only way to provide for long-term economic growth is to lower government spending, cut taxes and put money in the hands of Americans so we can create jobs. My experience as a public servant means I know how to enact this kind of reform and I'm asking the people of the 7th congressional district to send me to Congress because I understand how to get it done.

Victory In Massachusetts

When I  said I was looking forward to 2010, I never expected it would begin with a major Republican Victory in Massachusetts. Congratulations to Senator Scott Brown for his resounding victory.
Now is the time for Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and all the rest of the members of the majority party to scrap the current health care reforms bills and begin to work with the Republicans to address the real problems in health care. This should cause them to drop consideration of government-run health care. No back room deals, no parliamentary maneuvering. They need to make government-run health care go away.
Southwest Missouri has developed into one of the major medical service providers in the Midwest. People travel from Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and from throughout Missouri to seek medical services because of the quality of care.
The hospital administrators and medical professionals I visit with have grave concerns about the direction of health care being proposed in Washington. I believe it is time to get the actual medical community involved in developing the recommendations needed to reduce the cost of medical services without threating the ability to pay for these medical services.

Looking Forward To 2010

Once again we have made it through another year and as we get ready to enter 2010, I want to take a moment to thank you for the encouragement and support that you've given Joncee and I as we have been traveling the district in our effort to represent you in Congress... Read More


Merry Christmas from Gary & Joncee Nodler!

We are very grateful for your kindness, encouragement, support, and prayers.

At this time of year, families gather together to celebrate. We are a diverse country with many different religious traditions. For our family, the focus is the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

We hope that the next year brings you good health, prosperity, and opportunity. Have a merry Christmas, a joyous holiday season, and a very happy new year. 


Happy Thanksgiving from Gary Nodler

On this Thanksgiving Day, I wanted to take a few moments to share a special message of thanks to you and your family for all the blessings you have given to Joncee and me.  It has been a great honor to have served you and to now have the opportunity to run for Congress in Missouri's 7th Congressional District. The 7th District is one of the most unique Congressional Districts in the country where faith and family are still recognized as the bedrock of American society. Read More


Nodler ties Moore for Lead in Latest Poll

Among voters who have already decided who they will vote for next August, the survey found Nodler and Greene County Prosecutor Darrell Moore are tied at 26 percent of those polled. Approximately 22 percent of the likely voters who have their minds made up said they were voting for state Sen. Jack Goodman, while 21 percent said they were committed to Long.



Sen. Nodler Resigns As Budget Panel Chairman

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Sen. Gary Nodler is resigning as chairman of the Appropriations Committee to focus on his congressional campaign.

The Republican from Joplin has led the Senate budget-writing panel the past two legislative sessions and has served on it all seven years he has been in the Senate. He said Friday that he would step down as chairman effective Nov. 30.    Read More