Dealing with our nation's fiscal challenges will require us to have the discipline to do what's right instead of taking the easy way out. Read more »

An oil pastel by Washington, Missouri's Madeline Paige Marquart titled "Firecracker" has been selected by U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer over 18 other submissions as the 9th Congressional District winner for the Annual Congressional Art Competition. Read more »

Life is a precious gift that deserves to be treated with the highest dignity and respect, and that is why I have spent my career fighting to protect the rights of the unborn. Read more »

The majority of the people who hired me as their representative have made it loud and clear that they opposed having the bitter pill known as government-controlled health-care forced down their throats. Read more »

In a clear sign that Congress is willing to cut government waste, an amendment sponsored by U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) that would prohibit funding for the redundant $25 million Missouri River Authorized Purposes Study (MRAPS) was approved as part of the federal budget for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2011. Read more »

Today we took the kind of action that Americans have been demanding for years by significantly cutting the amount of money taxpayers will have to shell out for government spending through the end of the fiscal year. I am pleased that the debate in Washington is now focusing on the size and scope of government. The conservative message of less spending is now driving the debate. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) recently re-introduced legislation that would allow the military to review the service records of qualified Jewish veterans of World War I who may be eligible for the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military honor. A previous version of the legislation passed as part of the House defense package last year but was not brought up for a vote in the Senate. Read more »

Continuing his efforts to repeal Obamacare, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today voted to eliminate a $17.75 billion slush fund that allows the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services to administer and spend taxpayer dollars without congressional approval. Read more »

By cutting $12 billion in spending now, House Republicans are honoring our commitment to hard-working American families that understand we have to slash government spending at every opportunity. However, as we work through the budget process, one issue is paramount – we must continue to support our men and women in uniform who are selflessly serving to protect our country in every way we can. Read more »

Continuing his efforts to reduce costly regulatory burdens forced on hard-working Americans by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today voted to strip the EPA of its new-found authority under the Clean Air Act to limit the emissions of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases from power plants, oil refineries and other sources. Read more »