We are aware that many national farm organizations are putting forth various plans to provide both short- and long-term relief to our nation's agricultural producers. While we believe long-term solutions are essential, the current situation demands a more immediate response.

It was a heated and intense campaign in which Carnahan traveled all over the state to garner support in what was a very close race. He received a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri School of Law in Columbia Missouri in 1959. In 1984 he risked his political career by taking a public stand against Missouri ballot issues Amendments 5 and 7 which would legalize parimutuel betting and create a state lottery.

Senate. S. A Democrat he served as the 51st Governor of Missouri (1993-2000) and was elected posthumously to the U.