Rep. Steve Gaw, D-Moberly, a member of the Education and Public Safety Appropriations Committee, questioned Russell during the meeting about what the future holds for University Hospital.
The morning-after pill fits the definition of abortion under other Missouri statutes, said Rep. Steve Gaw, D-Moberly, and thus would be covered by the counseling requirements without the amendment.
Rep. Steve Gaw, D-Moberly, described that bill as an important part of the debate on lobbyists. ``Are any gifts appropriate? I don't think they have a great influence on individual decisions,'' Gaw said. ``But the public perception is that influence exists and we need to address that.''
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