Source: Lynn Bonner, NEWS & OBSERVER, 1/21/17


Sen. Bill Rabon steps into a pivotal role this session as the senator who controls the flow of legislation in his chamber.
The 65-year-old Southport veterinarian, a Republican, is succeeding former Sen. Tom Apodaca as Senate Rules Committee chairman. Apodaca was a colorful floor manager who stepped in at critical moments to shut down opposition with parliamentary

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