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Doug Nelson Confirmed As Mo. Commissioner Of Administration, Despite Airplane Concerns

The Associated Press — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:48:35 +0000

Missouri senators have confirmed Gov. Jay Nixon's appointee to a key administrative post, despite concerns about his role in approving the purchase of a new $5.6 million airplane.

The Senate on Monday signed off on the appointment of Doug Nelson as Commissioner of Administration.

Nelson had been scheduled for confirmation last week.

Replogle Answers Questions About Mo. Hwy. Patrol's $5.6M Airplane

Marshall Griffin — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:31:38 +0000

The superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol is defending the agency’s purchase of a new airplane.

Colonel Ron Replogle told House budget writers that it was his idea to buy the $5.6 million aircraft. More than one committee member asked him about the quick timetable on the plane’s purchase, as the bid went out around December 6th and was awarded on the 17th. Replogle says Beechcraft was offering a discount on that particular King Air 250 because it was a year-old model.

Mo. Senate Delays Confirmation Of Nixon's O.A. Chief Over Airplane Purchase

Marshall Griffin and The Associated Press — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:43:17 +0000

Governor Jay Nixon’s (D) choice to head up his Office of Administration will have to wait a bit longer before permanently taking over.

Acting Commissioner Doug Nelson’s confirmation is being delayed in the Missouri Senate after news broke that the State Highway Patrol spent around $5.6 million on a new airplane, which has been designated for use by the Governor and other statewide officials. State Senator Kurt Schaefer (R, Columbia), who sponsored Nelson’s nomination, first wants to know who made the decision to buy the plane, and why.

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