Today is Veterans Day, which is a federal, Missouri, county and municipal holiday. Banks and financial institutions are closed, and there will be no regular mail delivery. Most federal, Missouri, county and city offices are closed today to observe Veterans Day, which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs describes as a celebration “to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good." State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City), who is expected to chair the Missouri House Veterans Committee again in January, joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri." Griffith, a veteran himself, thanks veterans for their service. 939 the Eagle's Brian Hauswirth asked Chairman Griffith about the growing number of homeless veterans who are seen panhandling at Columbia intersections. Chairman Griffith tells listeners he wants to secure $1-million in state funding for Columbia's Welcome Home, to address that issue and get those veterans a safe place to be:

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