"Federally, this discussion about spending and making an investment in the infrastructure of this country is something that is long overdue and some of that will pass down to the states," said incoming Senate Democratic Floor Leader Victor Callahan, D-Jackson County. "Clearly, in Missouri, if we rebuilt I-70 and our roads and bridges, 100 miles of highway construction produces about 36,000 jobs. All of the money stays here. They're all good jobs. And it's an in..
Incoming Senate Democratic Leader Victor Callahan said the role of all elected officials -- not just Peter Kinder -- is "to find real solutions" to certain problems in the state.
Selected Democratic floor leader was Sen. Victor Callahan from Independence. Callahan had voted for last year's bill to toughen regulation of abortion facilities and has voiced support for gun rights.
If Graham wins the race, a likely opponent would be one of the Senate's most conservative Democrats - Sen. Victor Callahan, D-Jackson County. Their choice will serve as the face of the caucus.
Opponents of the bill have kept it from passing for almost a month. Kansas City Democratic Senator Victor Callahan called it a "Ted Kennedy-esque" mandate, and Republican Senator Luann Ridgeway says the bill borders on socialism.
Graham would be running against Sen. Victor Callahan, D- Independence. The outgoing floor leader said Callahan represents the diversity of views within the Democratic party.
Graham would be running against Sen. Victor Callahan, D- Independence. The outgoing floor leader said Callahan represents the diversity of views within the Democratic party.
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