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Economy main concern of Missouri lawmakers as 2009 session begins

St. Louis Public Radio

Published January 5, 2009 at 9:26 AM CST

By Marshall Griffin, KWMU

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Jefferson City, Mo. – Lawmakers in Missouri are gearing up for the start of the 2009 legislative session, which begins Wednesday.

This year will be a bit different, as the Republican-led General Assembly will face a Democratic governor for the first time in five years.

Foremost on the minds of legislators is Missouri's economy.

KWMU's Marshall Griffin reports.