Governor to veto education again

Thursday, June 19, 2003

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Insisting the Republican-controlled Missouri Legislature still hasn't adequately funded education, Gov. Bob Holden said Wednesday he again would veto the bills that provide state funding to local schools and public colleges and universities.

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