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2009 Mo. Legislative Session Ends

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Jefferson City, MO – Governor Jay Nixon and the Republican-led general assembly pledged late last year to work together during the 2009 legislative session, which ended on Friday. Both sides came away with wins, especially when their interests coincided, as with the economic development bill. But both entities lost on some key issues as well. KWMU's Marshall Griffin reports.

Marshall Griffin is the Statehouse reporter for St. Louis Public Radio.
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