House speaker says budget delay part of January deal

Sunday, March 21, 2004

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- By tradition, the House of Representatives tries to pass its version of the state budget before the legislature adjourns for its annual spring recess. In years when that arbitrary deadline is missed, the chamber typically finishes the job shortly upon returning from the break.

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