No Promise of Cooperation

November 7, 1996
By: Jennifer Horton
State Capital Bureau

While Missouri's new House Democratic leaders were extending an olive branch, newly re-elected Republican leaders were breathing fire. Jennifer Horton has details from Jefferson City.

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OutCue: SOC Despite the recent Republican failure to take control of Missouri's House of Representatives, The top Rebublican leader says they are ready to fight for their side in the upcoming legislative session.

Minority leader Mark Richardson says he can not promise cooperation between parties during the session.

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Contents: We are going to fight for the constituents he represents to make sure they are represented fairly and equitably. Mark Richardson was re-elected Missouri House Minority Leader during the Republican caucus... where Missouri House Republicans re-elected all of their leaders from the previous legislative session.

From Jefferson City, I'm Jennifer Horton.

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