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Home State Record: Dick Gephardt

By Matt Sepic on Tuesday, December 30, 2003.

We continue our series on the home-state records of the Democratic presidential candidates.

Today, we look at Missouri Representative Richard Gephardt.

Gephardt's record from Alderman to US House Majority Leader is a matter of home-town pride.

But Gephardt's challenge has been to balance his leadership role with the needs of his district.

Matt Sepic, from public radio station KWMU in St. Louis reports.

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Renaming the Roads in Maine

By Irwin Gratz on Tuesday, December 30, 2003.

For years, travelers, especially first time visitors, have been frustrated driving through Maine. The interstate system there doesn't seem to make sense.

But next month, road crews will be out making adjustments. They'll be renaming roads and changing signs and, it's hoped, bring a little clarity to the system.

Maine Public Radio's Irwin Gratz reports.

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