Mo. Senate endorses limit on government vacancies

Tuesday, February 4, 2014 ~ Updated 4:20 PM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri's lieutenant governor would be responsible for filling positions in state agencies and boards if the governor doesn't do so fast enough under legislation endorsed by the Senate.

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