Leading the opposition was Rep. Clint Zweifel, D-Florissant, who offered an amendment to remove all mention of the MOHELA sale, saying that the sale will be fiscally irresponsible.
"I don't think you've established that there's a real problem, but only taken a few high-profile examples," Rep. Clint Zweifel, D-St. Louis County, said to Cunningham. "It may give help to some folks, but problems to others, and that is now allowing for a free debate without being judged."
"This bill is an empty promise for every one of those under those (Medicaid) cuts," said Rep. Clint Zweifel, D-St. Louis County. "Everything we do has a cost."
After approval of Governor Blunt's proposed sale of MOHELA assets, Representative Clint Zweifel vows to petition moving decision to ballot in November of 2008.
Democratic Representative Clint Zweifel is the sponsor of a new preschool program.
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