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Ruestman: 'I've been promoted by men I felt were very strong & secure'

By Alexandra Nicolas

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - It's a good thing her office is so close to the House chamber. As the majority caucus secretary, Rep. Marilyn Ruestman (R-Joplin) keeps a busy schedule, often running back and forth between meetings in her office and voting when the House is in session.

Representative goes to bat for family rights, volunteer fire fighters, pool safety

By Alexandra Nicolas

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Of the number of bills she's had a hand in this session, Rep. Marilyn Ruestman (R-Joplin) said she's concentrated on four. When she took office she'd planned to stay away from family issues to concentrate on small business legislation, however some of her primary bills focus on family rights and swimming pool liability.

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