By David A. Lieb, The Associated Press, Kansas City Star
WASHINGTON -- Sen. Claire McCaskill accused Missouri officials of political dishonesty Monday for bashing big spending by Washington while using federal stimulus money to help balance the state budget.
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Eight state environmental groups sent a letter to Gov. Bobby Jindal last week asking the state stop acting "in an obstructionist manner on climate change."
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Gov. Jay Nixon (D) Elected: November 2008 Term expires: January 2013
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