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Missouri Digital News
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Mo. Digital News
Missouri Digital News
MDN.ORG:
Mo. Digital News
MDN.ORG:
Missouri Digital News
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Democratic Representative Stephen Webber says Missouri is not doing enough to help state veterans. Allison Blood has more from Jefferson City. |
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Wrap: Stephen Webber says Missouri has a problem: Putting their money where their mouth is on many issues--especially veterans affairs.
Webber says the best leaders stand up for what they believe in.
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| Description: "I can't be afraid to take anything on, I can't be afraid of anybody. It may not be more ppower for me politically and just try and do what's right because I think that they're watching me and I try to live up to the example they set and try to live up what they expect from me." | |
Webber served two tours of duty in Iraq.
From the State Capitol, I'm Allison Blood.
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A Democratic representative Stephen Webber used to recount his experiences in Iraq and give students leadership advice. Scott Kanowsky has more from Jefferson City. |
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Wrap: Stephen Webber, currently the youngest state representative in Missouri, says his time in the military helped him establish a strong leadership style.
Webber encouraged students to lead others by standing up for their beliefs.
He says many politicians do not show as much courage as those in the military.
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| Description: "I've seen 19 year old kids, 19 year old marines, demonstrate far more courage than 90 plus percent of our political leaders." | |
Webber says Missouri's laws don't give veterans enough benefits.
From the State Capitol, I'm Scott Kanowsky, NewsRadio 1120 KMOX.
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Democratic Representative Stephen Webber took Veteran's Day as an opportunity to highlight the things Missouri can do for it's Veterans. Scott Kanowsky has more from Jefferson City. |
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Wrap: Stephen Webber says the best leaders are willing to stand behind their beliefs.
But he says the Missouri legislature is not standing behind its veterans.
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| Description: "I think the state of Missouri loves to talk about veterans' issues, I don't think the state of Missouri likes to put their money where their mouth is." | |
Webber served two tours of duty in Iraq.
He is in his second term in the Missouri House.
From Jefferson City, I'm Scott Kanowsky, Newsradio 11-20 KMOX.