House Republican Leader Sam Smith and Republican Appropriations Chair Mario Civera offered their thoughts this afternoon on areas for potential budget cuts, on the possibility of reopening the budget itself, and the likelihood of a Special Session being called before Swearing In day in January. They also denied accusations of malfeasance by the Republican Caucus related to the Bonusgate scandal made by Attorney General candidate John Morganelli earlier in the day, and criticized the Democratic candidate for his statements. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story.