State Employees Endorse Sam Page

April 22, 2008: "As employees of Missouri's Department of Social Services, the members of Communication Workers of America, Local 6355, know that access to affordable healthcare is one of the most important family needs. Quite simply, it is needed to survive." 

Page Critical of Missouri Housing Development Commission

April 17, 2008: An audit of the Missouri Housing Development Commission released today revealed that only 35 cents from every dollar spent on tax credits for the Low Interest Housing Tax Credit program goes toward constructing new housing. The remaining 65 cents goes toward administrative costs and other uses that don't build more housing for Missouri's poorest citizens. 

Legislation to Save Nurses' Backs

April 16, 2008: Three nurses from Lebanon went to the state Capitol on Tuesday to lobby on behalf of legislation sponsored by State Rep. Sam Page.  

Mandatory Autism Coverage Legislation Heard by National Audience NBC's The Today Show

April 15, 2008: Legislation presented today by Missouri State Rep. Sam Page would require that private insurance companies include coverage for autistic spectrum disorder. Hearing members were surprised when cameras from NBC's The Today Show showed up and caught all the action.  

UAW Endorses Sam Page for Lt. Governor

March 19, 2008: At a United Auto Workers (UAW) Retirees Meeting here today, it was announced that State Representative Sam Page is Missouri UAW's endorsement for Lt. Governor. Glenn Kage, Financial Secretary for UAW Local 136, called Page "... a true friend of the people who works to expand health care coverage for working families in the State of Missouri."  

Sam Page Fights Predators

December 5, 2007: Representative Sam Page (D-82) has filed legislation to block convicted sexual predators from living in college dormitories, House Bill 1352. Page: "Too often sex offenders are not rehabilitated. They are still susceptible to commit another crime. Students and parents of students deserve to know that the school dormitory is a safe environment."  

A New Kind of Lieutenant Governor - Dr. Sam Page

Excerpt: "The more you chat with Sam Page, the more you realize that he cares deeply for those in need, and is willing to do what needs doing."   

Page first in: Reports $350,000 on hand

Excerpt: "State Rep. Sam Page, D-Creve Coeur and a candidate for lieutenant governor, appears to be the first statewide hopeful to file the latest campaign finance report, due Monday."   

Page Raises A Half Mil for Lt. Gov. Bid

Excerpt: "Democratic State Representative Sam Page has raised about a half a million dollars this quarter for his campaign for Lieutenant Governor. Page is reporting having raised $503,480 as of September 30th."   

Page rakes in $121,738 for October quarter

Excerpt: "The three-term lawmaker has raised $503,480.24 in this election cycle and has $350,547.03 in the bank. His campaign spent $71,699.44 this quarter. Page has essentially cleared what had been a crowded Democratic field of contenders to run against Kinder."   

Page picks up half a rock

Excerpt: "Here's the latest press release out of the Sam Page camp . . . Apparently, the guy has bank and a lot of it: 'State Representative Sam Page reports that his supporters have given half a million dollars to fund his Primary candidacy'   

Springfield News-Leader Op-Ed:
Successful SCHIP Program Needs to Expand Despite Veto

October 4, 2007: Sam Page: "As a physician and a state lawmaker, I feel compelled to emphasize what children have at stake in this struggle over the next two months. Simply put, kids need to be as healthy as possible to learn and develop, academically and socially. They cannot delay treatment for chronic and acute illnesses for a couple of years until their parents happen to get a job with health insurance benefits. Such benefits are increasingly scarce for low-income workers."  

GoneMild.com:
Bad Sam, Good Sam, and Kids Hurt by Fear and Dogma

October 4, 2007: "In the face of Sam Graves' embarrassingly weak defense of denying kids health care, it's good to know that Missourians have Sam Page, a genuine doctor with a thorough understanding of the health care system. Not surprisingly, he disagrees with Sam Graves, and sent me a press release that calls him on his heartlessness."   

Blog CCP:
How to Win MO in 2008; Go Sam Page

September 27, 2007: "Dr. Page is a state representative from St. Louis. Sam is the only declared candidate for Lt. Governor. Here's what Sam brings to the table: we all know that women swing voters (who don't vote on abortion) put Sen. Claire McCaskill in DC. Sam is a married, a father of 3 and a real practicing doctor. He is an appealing candidate to swing voters. Jay Nixon gets elected with the help of Sam Page. Sam Page gets elected with the help of Jay Nixon."  

KC Blue Blog:
How to Win MO in 2008; Go Sam Page

September 26, 2007: "Missouri has to have change. Dr. Sam Page has the knowledge, leadership and ability to be that change. Missouri can go from an arrogant partisan jerk (Peter Kinder) that says "Democrats are like dumb animals" to an intelligent Doctor and State Representative (Sam Page) that will do the job correctly for the benefit of all Missourians no matter political party."