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This page will feature audio excerpts from Senator Shoemyer from various sources and are made available here to the public and the news media. Unless otherwise stated, clips will be in .mp3 format and podcast for your convenience.
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Sen. Wes Shoemyer, D-Clarence, says he thinks the budget went through smoothly this year. However, he adds, the Medicaid cuts from 2005 have still not been restored. Sen. Shoemyer says after the budget goes through conference committee, they can’t amend the bills before the final vote.
Q: the cost of
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May 8, 2008
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Sen. Wes Shoemyer, D-Clarence, says he wishes lawmakers would have put more money into the Department of Agriculture’s budget. He says farming is the largest industry in Missouri. However, less than 1/10th of 1 percent of the total is going into Agriculture. Sen. Shoemyer says ethanol could use more funding.
Q: right on up
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May 8, 2008
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Sen. Wes Shoemyer, D-Clarence, says he believes the Hancock Amendment led to issuance of tax credits. He adds those credits are redeemed against your tax liability. Sen. Shoemyer says tax credits have grown to around $700 million.
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May 8, 2008
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Sen. Wes Shoemyer, D-Clarence, says the state has to get a handle on tax credits soon.
Q: climbing each year
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May 8, 2008
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