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Leadership Slot Demanded
January 3, 1996 By: Karen Fogg State Capital Bureau
The long-anticipated election for the new House Speaker was delayed -- due to a boycott by the Black Caucus. Karen Fogg has the story from the State Capitol:
Democrats were held hostage during the brief House session, reluctanct to hold a vote for House speaker until they heard the demands of the 12-member Black Caucus.
One member of the caucus, St. Louis Representative Russell Goward, says its time blacks were represented in more leadership positions.
Without the support of the Black Caucus, Democrats would be unable to elect their candidate for House speaker.
From the State Capitol, I'm Karen Fogg.
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