Our great country stands as a shining example for all freedom-loving people and nations throughout the world because of the liberties we enjoy, including the religious freedom to peacefully assemble and pray. The National Day of Prayer is a great way for people of all faiths and traditions to come together and give thanks for living in a country where we can pray and worship freely and openly. Read more »

In recognition of his efforts in Congress on behalf of rural children's educational needs, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today was selected as the Save the Children's Congressional Champion for Real and Lasting Change Award for 2010. Save the Children is the leading independent organization dedicated to creating real and lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world. Read more »

Despite hopes that the President would confront head-on the concerns of hard-working Missourians during his visit to Northeast Missouri, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) said he was disappointed that the Administration failed to address staggering jobs losses that were supposed to end with the $862 billion stimulus package passed more than a year ago. Read more »

In recognition of his efforts in Congress on behalf of businesses that create jobs and spur economic growth, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today received the Spirit of Enterprise Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Read more »

As a longtime opponent of the President's national energy tax, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today said he was hopeful the President this week would address the serious concerns of family farmers and small businesses in the 9th District about the the devastating impacts of higher energy costs associated with his Administration's cap-and-trade legislation. The President is scheduled to visit the POET biorefining plant in Macon and tour a local farm on Wednesday. Read more »

It is important that the President has chosen to visit the hard-working people of Northeast Missouri so he can hear what I have been hearing for the past 15 months: folks are angry about the government takeover of health care, job-killing cap-and-tax legislation, endless bailouts and the failed stimulus package. Read more »

As part of his strong commitment to protecting floodplain and river communities, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer and Members of Congress from Illinois, Iowa and Missouri, and 32 other states and U.S. territories are calling on federal officials to improve the process of updating our nation's critical Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) that have caused concerns among river residents. Read more »

As part of his commitment to making sure that our government lives within its means, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) has signed onto a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi urging her to submit a budget resolution that will start the budget process, and open the door to cracking down on out-of-control spending that has the government borrowing 42 percent of the money we spend this year. Read more »

With tax day upon us, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) is reminding hard-working American families, small business owners and farmers to be on the lookout for impending tax increases caused by the flawed policies of the majority in Congress. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) is encouraging 9th Congressional District high school students to consider attending one of our nation's military academies. Read more »