House Democrats want larger role/clout in look at investment scandal

[Algorem]

Wednesday, July 13, 2005

http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/news/1121247253130290.xml&coll=2

Columbus- House Democratic Leader Chris Redfern pitched a plan Tuesday to give his party a stronger voice in investigating a burgeoning state investment scandal.

Redfern, of Catawba Island, said Republican support for his proposal couldn't hurt in swaying pivotal Democratic votes for Gov. Bob Taft's stalled Third Frontier initiative.

House Chief of Staff Scott Borgemenke said Democratic votes are "extremely important" to getting the governor's high-tech bond proposal to November's ballot - and Republicans are listening.

He said that Redfern and Speaker Jon Husted, a suburban Dayton Republican, have had "several productive discussions" and that he hopes to negotiate a compromise before lawmakers return in August...