"A Bible study in the Capital is possible, because we’re doing it outside the normal business hours, so, it is not interfering with the work of the legislators. Also, the room is reserved by one of the legislators and not by me," Meinsen added.Both leaders of the religious groups said they had not heard of any objections to having a Bible study or a prayer meeting in the state building. "Most people who know that we’re here, say it’s fine or it..
Rep. Rory Ellinger, D-University City, said he is strongly against the bill. He said in the case of a woman getting pregnant and deciding not to tell the father, that this bill would not only deprive the man of the right to be a father, but would also get him out of his duty to pay child support.
Rep. Rory Ellinger, D-St. Louis County, opposed the legislation, and that even now lawsuits against correctional facilities over inmate suicide are difficult for the family of the inmate.
Rep. Rory Ellinger, D-St. Louis County, opposed to the amendment. He said this amendment would set up a conflict between biological parents and the adoptive parents.
Rep. Rory Ellinger, D-St. Louis County, opposed to the amendment. He said this amendment would set up a conflict between biological parents and the adoptive parents.
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