Senate Administrations Committee Announces Budget Cuts

October 4, 2001
By: Rachel Busacker
State Capital Bureau
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OutCue: SOC The Missouri Senate Administrations Committee has voted for the goal of a 10-percent budget cut. Rachel Busacker has the story from Jefferson City. While Govenor Holden announced a 2.5% budget cut, Senate Administrator Ron Kirchoff says the senate currently will be cutting 6-and a quarter percent. Actuality:Ron Kirchoff
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OutCue: ...if possible even more
Contents: Kirchoff says because the senate appropriates money, they thought they should do their part and would like to cut even more.

Kirchoff says it is likely the Senate will be able to cut an additional 4-percent from the same funds. Actuality:Ron Kirchoff
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OutCue: ...expense and equipment
Contents: Kirchoff says the cuts will come from not filling open vacancies and reducing expenses and equipment.

From Jefferson City, this is Rachel Busacker for KOMX.

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