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Governor Holden appoints the final two republicans to the redistricting commission

May 2, 2001
By: Seth Bachelier
State Capital Bureau

Governor Bob Holden put an end to a one month old issue Wednesday. Seth Bachelier has more from Jefferson City...

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Governor Holden appointed Norman B. Harty and Allison London Smith to the House and Senate redistricting committees.

The vacancies existed because Holden's original appointee, Representative Mark Richardson, withdrew his name from consideration.

And although it took a month, Democratic Senator Stephen Stoll says he supports Holden's actions.

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OutCue: "with the process."
Contents: Stoll says Holden took the right actions and said the choice was difficult because the Republicans played politics with the process.

These appointments don't need Senate confirmation, but the attorney general is suggesting it to avoid further conflict.

From Jefferson City, I'm Seth Bachelier.


After a month of accusations and faulty appointments, Governor Bob Holden put a rest to the redistricting issue Wednesday.

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Governor Holden appointed Norman B. Harty and Allison London Smith to the House and Senate redistricting committees.

The position were open because Holden's original appointee, Representative Mark Richardson, withdrew his name from consideration.

St. Louis Senator, Republican Mike Gibbons, says he's ready to move on.

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OutCue: "satisfied with that."
Contents: Gibbons says that now that both committees are in tact, he is ready for them to get to work after the session adjourns.

These appointments don't need Senate confirmation, but the attorney general is suggesting it to avoid further conflict.

From Jefferson City, I'm Seth Bachelier, KMOX News.