Legislators debate future of indicted house member
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Legislators debate future of indicted house member

Date: February 6, 2007
By: Sarah D. Wire
State Capitol Bureau

Intro: Indicted St. Louis County  Representative John Bowman returned to the Capitol Thursday with his powerful committe position still intact.

Bowman returned to the Capitol Thursday for the first time since news of his indictment for bank and credit fraud surfaced earlier this week. He declined to elaborate on the details of his case or his plans for the future.  

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Bowman currently sits on two House Committees. House Speaker Rod Jetton said Bowman would remain on the powerful House Budget Committee unless objections were raised by House Minority Leader Jeff Harris.

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Description: Minority Leader Harris hasn't said a word to me about any of it. So, unless Harris has some reservations or problems... I mean, like I said the man is innocent until proven guilty. This is America.

Harris declined to comment about Bowman's continuing role on the committee which manages Missouri's $20 billion budget, saying Bowman is innocent until proven guilty.

Under Missouri Law, legislators are allowed to continue to hold office despite any pending litigation.

From the Capitol, I'm Sarah Wire.


 

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