New Life minister, Springfield clash over services for homeless

Thursday, December 17, 2009

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Springfield officials have threatened to close one homeless shelter because of neighbors' complaints and possible building code violations, even as they search for ways to help the city's growing homeless population.

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