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Missouri Capitol boosts security as lawmakers cite concerns

by David A. Lieb
| January 12, 2021 2:03 PM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House approved new police powers for its security staff Tuesday, and extra law enforcement officers were called to help at the Capitol amid concerns that recent violence at the U.S. Capitol could spread to statehouses nationwide.

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