"Working in the House is a rewarding experience because it teaches you pretty quickly how to manage relationships when you have 163 state representatives, both parties, from different parts of the states," Zweifel said. Zweifel said elected state office holders should bring values and ideas to the table. If the treasurer was a non-political office where the sole duty is to manage the books, the job should be appointed. "He does view it as a bully pulpit and he does want to en..
Sen. Jeff Smith, D-St. Louis County, who said he's donated a considerable amount to Lager's opponent, Rep. Clint Zweifel, D-St. Louis County, also described Lager as hardworking.
Because of Loudon's absence, the bill was presented to the committee by Sen. Jeff Smith, D-St. Louis. It would allow Missouri elections to function similarly to caucuses that have been held so far this primary season in other states.
One proposal, sponsored by Sen. Jeff Smith, D-St. Louis, would establish a system for government financing of campaigns similar to the presidential system.
One proposal, sponsored by Sen. Jeff Smith, D-St. Louis, would establish a system for government financing of campaigns similar to the presidential system.
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