"We are basically going to hire a lawyer for something that might happen," said Sen. Victor Callahan, D-Independence. He introduced an amendment, which was passed, that would keep the legislature from asking Koster to challenge any part of a congressional health reform bill until it actually is signed into law by Obama. An amended resolution then was passed through the full Senate, which is dominated by Republicans.
Senate Minority Leader Victor Callahan, D-Independence, also introduced a bill which would have set a $40,000 cap on all state campaign contributions from one individual or corporation, which was also rejected on a voice vote.
Only one amendment, filed by Minority Floor Leader Victor Callahan, D-Jackson County, was adopted during Wednesday's session. It would add the positions of treasurer, secretary of state, auditor and lieutenant governor to the list of officials restricted under the bill from receiving campaign contributions during legislative sessions.
Nixon's proposal would eliminate the movement of money between committees, a move supported by Senate Minority Leader Victor Callahan, D-Jackson County.
Wrap: Senator Victor Callahan says the Governor's State of the State raised his hopes about Missouri's future.
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But Senator Victor Callahan, D-Independence, the Senate Democratic Leader, says the rules don't go far enough.
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Re-elected is Sen. Victor Callahan, D-Jackson County, who openly describes himself as a conservative on some issues including abortion and gun rights.
But Senate Minority Floor Leader Victor Callahan remained optimistic. He said the Governor wasn't creating all new tax credits, but rather, re-arranging them.
But Senate Minority Floor Leader Victor Callahan remained optimistic. He said the Governor wasn't creating all new tax credits, but rather, re-arranging them.