Following weeks of work by Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) to secure a public meeting for Missourians to provide their input to the US Army Corps of Engineers on a proposed flood risk plan along the Upper Mississippi River, Luetkemeyer today noted that he was pleased that Gov. Jay Nixon has now finally become engaged on the issue. Read more »

There are many symbols that help remind us of the sacrifices of our veterans, and we see them all across our great nation. There are the long rows of white headstones that cover the sacred grounds at Arlington National Cemetery and the statutes and plaques that dot our small towns from coast to coast. Read more »

After meeting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and expressing his constituents' concerns over Mississippi River issues, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today announced that the Corps will host an informational open house and public discussion on the Upper Mississippi River Comprehensive Plan H (Plan H) on December 1, 2010. Read more »

In recognition of his efforts on behalf of small businesses, the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE) has designated U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) as a Champion of the Entrepreneur, which is the highest designation the organization can offer based on the group's scorecard for the 111th Congress. Read more »

In recognition of his pro-growth, pro-jobs voting record in the 111th Congress, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) honored U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) with the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence. Read more »

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) named U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) and U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (MO-6) as ARA's Legislators of the Year for their commitment to agriculture. Read more »

In a victory for hard-working farm families, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) and Congressman Sam Graves (MO-6) announced that they have successfully helped to secure a two year federal waiver that will ensure the timely delivery of agricultural supplies to farmers across the country. Luetkemeyer and Graves both serve on the House Agriculture Committee. Read more »

Reflecting the wishes of the American people and A Pledge to America, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today voted to support a proposal to terminate the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) prohibiting any additional bailouts, potentially saving taxpayers several billion dollars over the next ten years. The measure was the result of Americans speaking out to Congress through the YouCut website as well as the recently released A Pledge to America. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) and members of the Rural America Solutions Group today participated in a forum that focused on the destructive job-killing policies of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Democratic leadership in Congress. Read more »

In recognition of his efforts to create jobs by promoting opportunities for small businesses that drive our economy, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today received the Guardian of Small Business Award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the leading small business association representing small and independent businesses. Read more »