Columbia State Representative to Propose Veteran Legislation
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Columbia State Representative to Propose Veteran Legislation

Date: November 11, 2010
By: Scott Kanowsky
State Capitol Bureau

Intro: 
Democratic Representative Stephen Webber says Missouri is not doing enough to help state veterans. Allison Blood has more from Jefferson City.
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Wrap:  Stephen Webber says Missouri has a problem: Putting their money where their mouth is on many issues--especially veterans affairs.

Webber says the best leaders stand up for what they believe in.

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Description: "I can't be afraid to take anything on, I can't be afraid of anybody. It may not be more ppower for me politically and just try and do what's right because I think that they're watching me and I try to live up to the example they set and try to live up what they expect from me."

Webber served two tours of duty in Iraq.

From the State Capitol, I'm Allison Blood.

Intro: 
A Democratic representative Stephen Webber used to recount his experiences in Iraq and give students leadership advice. Scott Kanowsky has more from Jefferson City.
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Wrap: Stephen Webber, currently the youngest state representative in Missouri, says his time in the military helped him establish a strong leadership style.

Webber encouraged students to lead others by standing up for their beliefs.

He says many politicians do not show as much courage as those in the military.

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Run Time:  00:10
Description: "I've seen 19 year old kids, 19 year old marines, demonstrate far more courage than 90 plus percent of our political leaders."

Webber says Missouri's laws don't give veterans enough benefits.

From the State Capitol, I'm Scott Kanowsky, NewsRadio 1120 KMOX.

Intro: 
Democratic Representative Stephen Webber took Veteran's Day as an opportunity to highlight the things Missouri can do for it's Veterans. Scott Kanowsky has more from Jefferson City.
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Wrap: Stephen Webber says the best leaders are willing to stand behind their beliefs.

But he says the Missouri legislature is not standing behind its veterans.

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Description: "I think the state of Missouri loves to talk about veterans' issues, I don't think the state of Missouri likes to put their money where their mouth is."

Webber served two tours of duty in Iraq.

He is in his second term in the Missouri House.

From Jefferson City, I'm Scott Kanowsky, Newsradio 11-20 KMOX.