Reflecting the wishes of the American people, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today voted to support a proposal to reduce government employment to 2008 levels, potentially saving taxpayers $35 billion over ten years. The measure was the result of Americans speaking out to Congress through the YouCut website that turns cost-cutting suggestions into legislation. Read more »

After months of hearing from Americans across the country who are tired of being ignored by Washington, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today embraced a bold new national governing agenda, A Pledge to America, that puts the immediate priorities of hard-working families first. The governing agenda was the result of suggestions and ideas proposed by the American people through the America Speaking Out website and town hall meetings. Read more »

In recognition of his efforts to fight job-killing tax increases, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) received the 111th Congress Tax Fighter Award from the National Tax Limitation Committee (NTLC) for "being a consistent fiscal conservative and friend of the taxpayer." Read more »

Small farmer and House Agriculture Committee member U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) has been awarded the American Farm Bureau Federation's "Friend of Farm Bureau" for his efforts on behalf of hard-working American farm families. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today announced that the City of Columbia has been selected by America's Promise Alliance as one of this year's 100 Best Communities for Young People based on the city's unique and effective efforts to ensure young people receive the resources necessary to stay in school and succeed. Read more »

As we mark Constitution Day and reflect on the rights and freedoms enshrined in this document, it is important to remember that our government, as Abraham Lincoln once said, is of the people, by the people and for the people. There is a reason why the words ‘We The People' are written larger than any others on the U.S. Constitution, and it has become increasingly clear that more and more Americans are embracing that notion at a time when government appears to be ignoring those precious words and the ideal behind them. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer today joined members of his GOP freshman class in a letter to Majority Leader Steny Hoyer urging the Democratic Leadership and Rules Committee to allow for an open rule when Congress debates the issue of impending Democratic tax increases. Read more »

Reflecting the wishes of the American people, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today voted to support a proposal to require the collection of unpaid taxes from federal employees. The measure was the result of Americans reaching out to Congress through the YouCut website that turns cost-cutting suggestions into legislation. Read more »

Nine years ago, our nation changed as we watched our freedom and way of life come under attack here at home. So as our nation marks Patriot Day, we should pause to remember both the victims of those horrific attacks and the loved ones who were left behind. We should also take a moment to thank members of our military who have served so bravely on the frontlines in the war against terrorism. Read more »

While our small business owners have always provided the spark for economic growth and job creation, they are now fearful to make investments and hire new people thanks to a litany of government regulations that have shut the door on innovation and job creation. Under Leader Boehner's bold proposal to freeze tax rates and cut spending, our hard-working small business owners will have the stability and a sense of certainty they need to grow. Read more »