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Senator Says Governor's Plan May Cost Jobs

March 18, 2002
By: Chris Fink
State Capital Bureau A St. Louis city senator says the Governor's plan to let Mexican trucks travel through Missouri may cost Missouri jobs.

Chris Fink has more from Jefferson City.

Story:kennedy
RunTime:
OutCue: SOC Kennedy says he is willing to work with the Governor on his proposal allowing truckers to use special customs checkpoints in Kansas City and Monterey, Mexico while bypassing the usual border crossings.

Kennedy says he wants to make sure the same trucking rules would apply to Mexican truckers when it comes to training, log books and hazardous material declaration.

The Governor's proposal is designed to provide a economic boost in Missouri, but Kennedy is concerned about the proposal's effects.

Actuality:jobs
RunTime: 12
OutCue: "I don't think so."
Contents: Kennedy asks if trade will come at the cost of Missouri and American jobs.

Kennedy and Steelman are sponsoring a resolution asking the Governor to reconsider his proposal.

From Jefferson City, Chris Fink.