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NewsBook: Missouri Government News for the Week of October 11, 2004

 


. Missouri's Transportation Department suggests charing tolls on I-70 (10/15/04)

JEFFERSON CITY - The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that the Transportation Department is considering a plan to impose tolls on I-70.

The department's chief engineer said the proposal under review would cost drivers approximately $20 for a round trip between St. Louis and Kansas City.

Voter approval of a constitutional amendment would be required to authorize tolls.

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    . The executive director of the Columbia Al Qaeda linked charity works for the state (10/15/04)

    JEFFERSON CITY - In addition to serving as the executive director of the Islamic American Relief Agency, Mubarak Hamed also works for the Missouri Natural Resurces Department.

    Hired in 2002, Mubarak is an economist in the department's water resources program.

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    . Survey of Missouri Hospitals Highlights Vaccine Shortage (10/12/04)

    JEFFERSON CITY - A new survey by the Missouri Hospital Association pinpoints hospital flu vaccine shortages. The Department of Health will use these surveys to help distribute any additional vaccines.

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    . The state of Missouri can't ensure emergency first responders receive flu vaccinations (10/12/04)

    JEFFERSON CITY - The CDC recommends that all emergency first responders get flu vaccinations but the state of Missouri can't enforce the guideline. All vaccinations are handled by health care providers on a case by case basis.

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    . Kerry campaign announces plan to fight methamphetamine (10/12/04)

    JEFFERSON CITY - Noting that Missouri leads the Nation in labs uncovered, the Kerry campaign unveils a plan to fight methamphetamine.

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    . The shortage of flu vaccinations has officials concerned for the health of Missouri school children. (10/12/04)

    JEFFERSON CITY - Education officials have expressed concern that the shortage of flue vaccine could contribute to outbreaks among school children.

    However, the state Education Department says it has no plans to issue formal guidelines for handling the shortage.

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    . Lt. Gov. Maxwell cries foul over new Blunt campaign advertisement (10/11/04)

    JEFFERSON CITY - In a short press conference on Monday, Lt. Gov. Joe Maxwell defended Democratic gubernatorial candidate Claire McCaskill's record on nursing home reform. The action by Maxwell follows the production of a new campaign advertisement for Republican candidate Matt Blunt that claims McCaskill did not put forth enough effort towards nursing home reform as state auditor.

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