EX-23.0 8 ex23.txt CONSENT OF EXPERT Exhibit 23.0 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our reports included or incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001, into the Company's previously filed Registration Statements, File Numbers 33-91088, 333-24921 and 333-83397. ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP St. Louis, Missouri March 26, 2002