The American people know that if you tax job creators more, you get less job creation. Similarly, if you tax investment more, you get less investment. Time and again, the House has passed solid proposals to create jobs and boost our economy, but the president and Senate Democrats have instead continued to pursue a tax-and-spend mentality that will not help us grow our way out of these difficult economic times. Read more »

As our nation celebrates the 224th Anniversary of our Constitution, we should all take a moment to reflect on the importance of this revered document. Our Constitution gives the power to the people of this great country and not to the government; the government exists to serve and protect the interests of the people. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) voted today in favor of the Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act, legislation that would prohibit the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from ordering any employer to relocate, shut down, or transfer employment under any circumstance, and would provide employers with the certainty they need to invest in our economy and put Americans back to work. Read more »

Today we remember those who lost their lives a decade ago. I encourage all Americans to take a moment to honor the victims and families affected by this unspeakable act of terrorism and to honor the brave first responders who lost their lives trying to save their fellow man from this atrocity. Read more »

Our economic recovery is still stalled and unemployment has leveled off at an unacceptably high level. Spending even more of taxpayers' dollars is not going to jumpstart this country's sagging economy; taxing our way to prosperity won't work, either. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) is encouraging families in the 9th District to make their voices heard through the America Speaking Out website on the issue of a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Read more »

When this debate first started, the president requested another blank check to continue spending money without any spending cuts or budget reforms. As the process progressed, the president and his allies focused on raising taxes in order to have more money to spend. Read more »

We do not have a revenue problem; we have a spending problem. Unsustainable government growth crowds out the private sector and leads to negative economic consequences, such as higher tax rates. That is why I believe this legislation is an important step toward getting our nation's fiscal house in order. Read more »

With the average price of gasoline in Missouri at $3.57, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today supported efforts to strengthen America's energy security and create thousands of new jobs by voting in favor of the North American-Made Energy Security Act (NAMES Act). Read more »

Today I honor the supreme sacrifices made by the thousands of Americans who fought and died on the Korean Peninsula to prevent the spread of communism. We owe a great deal of gratitude to all the men and women who selflessly protected our freedom. Read more »