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Gov. Bob Holden remains undecided on a special session.

September 1, 2004
By: Laura McNamara
State Capital Bureau

Gov. Bob Holden remains undecided about calling a special legislative session. Laura McNamara has more from the state Capitol.

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Holden did not specify the topics considered for a special session. He says he's still unsure if convening before next January is necessary.

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Contents: " There's many issues coming up. I've not made a decision on whether we'll have a special session or not. And if we make that decision, then we'll look and see what will be on there."

Some legislators say the state's bankrupt unemployment compensation fund and the senior prescription drug program could be discussed in special session.

But, the governor says he has not recieved a great deal of interest from legislative leaders.

From Missouri's state Capitol, I'm Laura McNamara.

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Gov. Bob Holden says he hasn't received strong interest for a special session from legislative leaders. Laura McNamara is at the Capitol.

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A special legislative session could address issues like the state's bankrupt Unemployment Compensation Fund and the renewal of the SenioRx Program.

But, Holden says he is undecided on whether the special session is necessary.

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Contents: "We'll look and see if it's appropriate to have a special session, but, I'm not getting a great deal of interest on the part of a lot of the leaders on having a special session."

The special sesssion could be held later this month with a scheduled veto session.

From Missouri's state Capitol, I'm Laura McNamara.