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Governor accused of trying to prop up poll numbers by selling student loans.

Missouri's Governor was accused during a Thursday Senate Session of trying to prop up sagging poll numbers by selling off half of MOHELA's portfolio.

Hillari Duthoo (Doo-thoh) has more from the capitol.

The charge came from Kansas City area Senator Victor Callahan who blasted the Governor for selling off parts of MOHELA's portfolio.

"And I'm very concerned that without checking with the legislature, without going through the people's legislature, that this governor has chosen to modify his proposal to shove pork in the barrel because of his sagging numbers."

On the other side of the isle, Senate Republican Leader, Charlie Shields asked Callahan why he supports building projects but wouldn't approve of spending the impending revenue on university buildings.