Mo. Sen. Purgason eyes U.S. Senate

Friday, July 24, 2009

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Republican state Sen. Chuck Purgason declared his candidacy Thursday for the seat being vacated by longtime U.S. Sen. Kit Bond and pledged to fight against spending earmarks and budget deficits.

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