We owe much to the patriotic Americans who have worn and are wearing the uniforms of our nation's Armed Forces. Memorial Day is a special day that our country sets aside to remember the bravery and heroic actions of our military men and women. Read more »

Marking National Small Business Week, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today showcased the importance of small businesses in revitalizing our nation's economy and creating jobs. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives about the vital nature of starting the budget process in order to begin cracking down on out-of-control spending that has the government borrowing 42 percent of the taxpayer dollars Congress will spend this year. Read more »

Already seeing success with his own Make A Difference website that allows the people of the 9th District to voice their concerns about their government, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today joined his Republican colleagues' in supporting the America Speaking Out website that allows hard-working families nationwide to speak out about issues important to them in Congress. Read more »

Seeking to right potential wrongs committed out of prejudice against heroic Jewish Americans serving during World War I, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today introduced legislation that would give qualified Jewish military members the opportunity to receive the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military honor. Read more »

In an effort to protect hard-working Missouri families from tax increases during tough economic times, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today signed a letter calling on a presidential commission to reject calls for a Value Added Tax and instead focus on reducing government spending. Read more »

As a direct result of people's concerns about out-of-control government spending that are reflected through the new website YouCut, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today voted to eliminate the $2.5 billion Non-Reformed Welfare Program. YouCut is a website designed to give American families a say in what spending cuts they would like to see enacted through electronic voting and emails. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today announced that Rebecca Pfanner, a 12th grader from Monroe City R-1 High School, has been selected as the 9th Congressional District winner of the Annual Congressional Art Competition. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) and U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (MO-6) today demanded that congressional budget writers halt a study about the Missouri River that is wasting millions of dollars of hard-earned taxpayer dollars. Read more »

In recognition to his commitment to economic growth through lower taxes and reduced government spending, and his support of liberty, personal responsibility, traditional values and national security, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) received a top rating from the American Conservative Union (ACU) for his efforts in 2009. Read more »