Lipke wants to lead crime committee

Wednesday, January 12, 2005

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- As a former prosecutor, state Rep. Scott Lipke obviously has an interest in criminal law. If he wins appointment as chairman of the House Crime Prevention and Public Safety Committee, the second-term lawmaker will wield great influence on legislation that will shape Missouri's criminal code.

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