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Two opposing views on Missouri labor bill


The Missouri General Assembly’s veto session begins Wednesday in Jefferson City.
The Missouri General Assembly’s veto session begins Wednesday in Jefferson City. File photo

The Missouri General Assembly meets Wednesday to consider affirming or overturning Gov. Jay Nixon’s vetoes, including one that rejected a right-to-work law. Here are two opinions on right to work from Missouri legislators. Rep. Jake Hummel writes in support of sustaining Nixon’s veto. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Eric Burlison, argues for overriding the veto.

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