Sen. Rob Schaaf, R-St.Joseph, who voted against the 2009 effort, said he is unsure if issuing bonds is a good idea considering the state's public debt. Unlike Crowell, Schaaf will be returning to the legislature for the 2013 legislative session.
Sen. Rob Schaaf, R-St. Joseph, led the effort against the bill and said prescription drug monitoring by the government would be an infringement of a patient's right to privacy.
Sen. Rob Schaaf, R-St. Joseph, led the effort against the bill and said prescription drug monitoring by the government would be an infringement of a patient's right to privacy.
Wrap: Republican Senator Rob Schaaf of Buchanan filibustered the legislation, which would establish an electronic database to monitor all prescription drugs.
In addition to Lembke and Purgason, the fiscal conservative gang included Sen. Jason Crowell, R-Cape Girardeau, Sen. Jane Cunningham, R-St. Louis County, Sen. Will Kraus, R-Jackson County, Sen. Brian Nieves, R-Washington, Sen. Luann Ridgeway, R-Smithville, Sen. Brad Lager, R-Savannah, and Sen. Rob Schaaf, R-St. Joseph.
JEFFERSON CITY - On the Missouri Senate floor Thursday, the Senate's only licensed physician, Sen. Rob Schaaf, R-St. Joseph, blocked a bill that would reduce the number of agencies that could regulate state hospitals.
Sen. Rob Schaaf, R-St. Joseph - the only physician in the Missouri Senate - was added to the Senate Government Accountability for this investigation. Individuals may qualify for Medicaid 'spend down' and may not need these funds if he or she has other methods of payment such as private insurance or Medicare said Schaaf.
Wrap: Republican St. Joseph Senator Rob Schaaf introduced a bill that would bar Missourians receiving welfare from gambling. Schaaf says those on welfare are relying on taxpayer dollars to survive.
The health exchange would establish a website where consumers would be able to compare insurance company's rates before purchasing a plan. The bill sponsored by Sen. Rob Schaaf, R-St. Joseph, prevents the state executive branch from establishing such an exchange as mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as "Obamacare."
While the Chamber announced its support of the Medicaid expansion, many Republican legislators, such as Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder and Sen. Rob Schaaf have voiced their opposition.
While the Chamber announced its support of the Medicaid expansion, many Republican legislators, such as Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder and Sen. Rob Schaaf have voiced their opposition.
Sen. Rob Schaaf, R-St. Joseph, led the effort against the bill and said prescription drug monitoring by the government would be an infringement of a patient's right to privacy.
The health exchange would establish a website where consumers would be able to compare insurance company's rates before purchasing a plan. The bill sponsored by Sen. Rob Schaaf, R-St. Joseph, prevents the state executive branch from establishing such an exchange as mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as "Obamacare."
The health exchange would establish a website where consumers would be able to compare insurance company's rates before purchasing a plan. The bill sponsored by Sen. Rob Schaaf, R-St. Joseph, prevents the state executive branch from establishing such an exchange as mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as "Obamacare."
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