Small farmer and Agriculture Committee member U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today announced farmers in all 25 counties of the 9th District of Missouri are eligible for Agriculture Department disaster assistance due to losses caused by excessive rainfall, flash flooding, flooding and high winds that occurred between February 1 through July 15. Read more »

As a small farmer who remains concerned about the future of agriculture in our state, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) will travel to the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia on Thursday to hear from family farmers and agricultural leaders. He will participate in a variety of agricultural activities and attend the traditional Governor's Ham Breakfast. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) will be holding a series of We The People town hall meetings over three days next week in Fulton, Montgomery City and Bowling Green as part of his continuing efforts to listen to the concerns of the hard-working families of the 9th Congressional District. Read more »

The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste today named U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer a Taxpayer Hero for his work during the first session of the 111th Congress to protect the taxpayers hard-earned dollars. Read more »

As part of his continuing efforts to keep connected with the concerns of small businesses, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today announced that he will embark on a multi-stop Show-Me Small Business Jobs tour to meet and talk with small business people throughout the 9th District. Read more »

Reflecting the wishes of Americans fed up with reckless government spending, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today voted to support a bipartisan proposal to eliminate the Advanced Earned Income Tax Credit, which would save taxpayers $1.1 billion over ten years. The measure was the result of Americans reaching out to Congress through the YouCut website that turns cost-cutting suggestions into legislation. Read more »

As part of his commitment to providing troops with the resources they need while they put their lives on the line for freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2010 Supplemental Appropriations Act that provides critical funding for our ongoing military efforts. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today voted in favor of a measure suggested by Americans through the YouCut website that will save up to $1.2 billion by eliminating taxpayer-funded first-class passenger perks aboard Amtrak trains that include turn-down service, complimentary entertainment and pre-paid food. Read more »

Recognizing his commitment to job creation and economic prosperity, the Club for Growth today presented U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) with the prestigious "Defender of Economic Freedom Award." Read more »

A Hannibal businessman testified at the request of U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) about the impact on small businesses of potential EPA regulations of coal ash byproducts. Jeff Bross testified today before the House Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Entrepreneurship and Trade, of which Luetkemeyer is Ranking Member. Read more »