Other Republican candidates include state Rep. Brad Roark of Springfield and St. Louis businessman Tom Klein. House Minority Leader Mark Abel, a Festus Democrat, is competing with Arnold, Mo. mayor Mark Powell for the Democratic nomination.
Missouri officials say they have no plans to import drugs. House Minority Leader Mark Abel is on the board of directors of the state employee's health plan, he says the legal confusion about importing drugs is one concern, but he also said that while drug costs are high, they're only about ten percent of state health care spending, and they're are other places to look for savings.
"While we are cutting spending and talking about that, we have probably added about another hundred million (with new programs created by bills), depending on what fiscal notes you want to take a look at," said House Minority Leader Mark Abel, D-Festus.
House Democratic Leader Mark Abel, D-Festus, said his members decided not to offer amendments to give money to specific programs because their would not be enough money to fund all the individual projects.
House Minority leader Mark Abel says his party has been deceived because the combined bill takes power away from the legislature. He says the bill should be separated, so representatives can vote on specific funding.
House Minority Leader Mark Abel, D-Festus, was on the committee and spoke out against the first committee motion that would have looked into possible violations of the law.
JEFFERSON CITY - Democratic floor leader Mark Abel says although he has one possible term left in the House, it was time to consider his political future.
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