FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 15, 2011

House Speaker Announces Panel for Terrill Investigation

House Speaker Steele announced yesterday the panel members who will be overviewing Rep. Randy Terrill’s investigation. The following is a statement from Todd Goodman, Chairman of the Oklahoma Democratic Party, regarding the matter:

“I applaud the Oklahoma House and Speaker Steele today for appointing a bipartisan panel made up of four Republicans and four Democrats. This is a great example of transparency, and I believe this will ensure a fair and thorough investigation into the charges. It is important this matter be resolved and if there is wrong doing on Rep. Terrill’s part, that the correct steps are further taken to continue to rid our State Capitol of corruption.”

The following is the list of the appointed panel members:

Rep. Fred Jordan (R-Jenks)

Rep. Jeannie McDaniel (D-Tulsa)

Rep. Ben Sherrer (D-Pryor)

Rep. Gary Banz (R-Midwest City)

Rep. Doug Cox (R-Grove)

Rep. Steve Kouplen (D-Beggs)

Rep. Harold Wright (R-Weatherford)

Rep. Purcy Walker (D-Elk City)

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