JEFFERSON CITY — Republican state Sen. Chuck Purgason declared his candidacy Thursday for the seat being vacated by longtime U.S. Sen. Kit Bond and pledged to fight against spending earmarks and budget deficits.
UPDATE: Missouri GOP's Purgason announces U.S. Senate bid
Thursday, July 23, 2009 | 8:31 p.m. CDT;
updated 9:00 p.m. CDT, Thursday, July 23, 2009
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