Designated Oklahoma House leader downplays talk of ouster

 
BY MICHAEL MCNUTT mmcnutt@opubco.com
Published: February 8, 2012

State House Speaker-Designate T.W. Shannon said Tuesday he expects a noisy but productive session this year in the House of Representatives , despite speculation that social conservatives will be working to undermine the authority of House leadership.

“Some of it is paranoia,” Shannon told The Oklahoman . “Frankly, we've all pledged to support the speaker. There will be times that we disagree with any s...


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