Activists release Oklahoma legislator rankings
Activists release Oklahoma legislator rankings

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By John Greiner
Published: October 1, 2008

State Senate Republican leader Glenn Coffee got the lowest rating in the Legislature on Tuesday from a group tracking legislation that it says involves personal, financial and medical safety of Oklahomans.

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Coffee's ranking was 43 percent on legislation monitored by the Oklahoma Foundation for Consumer & Patient Rights. Coffee was unavailable for comment Tuesday.

The foundation unveiled its legislative scorecard at a news conference at the state Capitol.

The lowest rating in the House of Representatives went to Rep. Trebor Worthen, R-Oklahoma City, who received 53 percent.

Worthen did not run for re-election this year, instead becoming a Republican political consultant. He declined comment, saying he hadn't reviewed the information.

Legislation that was part of the scoring system included Steffanie's Law, which would have required insurance companies to pay for routine medical expenses incurred by patients undergoing clinical trials for new treatments. Other bills in this rating included one to prohibit uninsured drivers from receiving noneconomic damages in car wrecks and another to require nursing homes to carry liability insurance.


 

Related Topics: U.S. Government, Politics, U.S. Politics, U.S. Congressional News, Political Parties, U.S. Republican Party Politics

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Still waiting for a list!
Harold, McAlester - Oct 3, 2008 at 5:04 pm
These "activists" are the shills for the odious trial lawyers.This "Oklahoma Foundation' is a front group for trial lawyers and their evil interests.
charles, tulsa - Oct 2, 2008 at 7:56 pm
Uh.....so, where's the rankings of ALL the legislators? The story tells us of the worst; the "More Info" tells us the best -- but neither allow me to see how MY legislators ranked. And, no link to another website that might have it. Editors? Hello?
Michael, Norman - Oct 1, 2008 at 10:32 pm

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