MISSOURI WATCH: DEMOCRACY'S DISAPPEARING DREAM

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Sunday, April 12, 1998

Ask any candidate for a statewide office in Jefferson City whether he or she favors bringing government closer to the people and, chances are, the response will be one approaching unbridled enthusiasm.

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