Wrap: The bill denies the state, and any of its subsidiaries, from investing in companies contracting with states that support terrorist groups.

Democratic Floor Leader Joe Keaveny, from St. Louis City, said the bill could hurt Missouri's businesses. Boeing has a large presence in and around St. Louis County, and is reported to be competing for contracts with Iran Air.

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Description: If they bid on that contract and get it, then all of our state pension funds are going to have to divest themselves from this documented company if this passes? That is correct.

The bill sponsor who answered Keaveny, St. Louis County Senator Eric Schmitt, said the bill is necessary to prevent Missouri funds from helping terrorist groups.

From the state Capitol, I'm Jack Morrisroe.

 

Wrap: The bill would prohibit state government funds being involved with companies contracting with governments that support terrorism.

Republican St. Louis County Senator Eric Schmitt said the bill is a step to stop terrorism.

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Description: We are not supporting state sponsors of terror that are held on the state deparment's website, one of those three countries includes Iran.

Democratic Floor Leader Joe Keaveny, the only Senator to vote against the bill, said it would hurt Boeing's presence in St. Louis. The company is reported to be bidding for contracts with Iran Air.

From the state Capitol, I'm Jack Morrisroe.