Missouri to lose congressional seat; drops from 9 to 8

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri's loss of one congressional seat will give the state its smallest delegation since the 1850 census and provide Republicans who control the state Legislature with an opportunity to redraw districts to solidify their party's power if they so choose.

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