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11/6/2008 - As returning and new state officials convene at Capitol, spirit of bipartisanship prevails:
"We need someone who plays chess instead of checkers. Victor is a chess player. Strategy is going to play a key part  in  this session. What looks like a simple move in checkers is two moves down the road in chess. He's pragmatic and a tough negotiator," said Wes Shoemyer, D-Clarence. 
10/20/2008 - College Affordability Becoming a Costly Decision:
When Governor Matt Blunt pushed for the sale of MOHELA assets in 2006 to pay for new construction for Missouri's public universities, some representatives, like Democrat Wes Shoemyer, were enraged:
9/4/2008 - Campaign contributions limit repealed:
Monroe County Democratic Senator Wes Shoemyer opposes the repeal of the limit and says it doesn't follow the wishes of Missouri citizens who voted 3 to 1 in favor of these limits in 1994.
5/17/2008 - Insure Missouri buried in last week of session:
"Well, I think it got Schaafted," said Sen. Wes Shoemyer, D-Clarence who voted for Insure Missouri. "Any expansion of health care I support. The good part of it not passing is I truly believe there is a better plan we can come out with," Shoemyer said , referring to better spending of Federal money.
4/8/2008 - Insure Missouri bill out of committee:
Sen. Wes Shoemyer, D-Clarence, has raised questions about the bill and how it addresses the uninsurable.
4/22/2008 - Amendments keep Insure Missouri in the Senate:
Sen. Wes Shoemyer, D-Clarence, said the size of the commission won't be a problem as it still has to report to the executive board.
3/13/2008 - Insure Missouri bill finally filed:
Sen. Wes Shoemyer, D-Clarence, said that going from a public insurance type to a private insurance type may create problems. The senator said he is concerned that people will not be able to get care from the same providers.
2/28/2008 - Rising flu cases spark concern in Missouri legislature:
"All those values and all those great ideas mean nothing unless there is meaning behind those three little words," said Sen. Wes Shoemyer, D-Clarence, as he unlined "subject to appropriations" on the bill. "Your values and priorities meet where your dollars are at," he said, adding he would not vote against the bill but doubts it would be funded.
2/22/2008 - Ad Campaign Against Flu:
Sen. Wes Shoemyer, D-Clarence, said his district north of Columbia has been hit particularly hard by the flu. "In northeastern Missouri there has been a tremendous amount of the flu. We've actually had some school districts that have closed down in response to the absentee level."
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