House Speaker, Steve Gaw, released a statement saying he's concerned about the public's confidence in government. House Republican Leader, Delbert Scott agreed.
"We will not support the expansion of a failed program," said newly-elected House Minority Floor Leader Delbert Scott, R-Lowry City. "The goal is personal responsibility."
Former Caucus Chairman Delbert Scott, a Lowry City Republican, was elected the new minority floor leader to replace Rep. Mark Richardson, R-Poplar Bluff. Richardson resigned his leadership slot after his arrest for drunken driving and child endangerment.
In fact, fiscal impact was the reason for the defeat of two amendments to Gunn's bill. Rep. Delbert Scott, R-Lowry City, proposed to include the state government phone system in Gunn's bill. "Our constituents complain they have to dial numerous numbers in order to get through several state departments, especially the department of Revenue. We have to fix that," said Scott.
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