Frustrated by the abuses of taxpayer dollars by the infamous Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN), U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer today co-sponsored legislation to terminate all federal funding to ACORN and its affiliates. Read more »

Concerned about the serious lack of accountability of so-called government "czars" and in light of Green Jobs Czar Van Jones' resignation, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) has co-sponsored legislation to prevent funding for any office headed by individuals inappropriately appointed to such positions without consent of the U.S. Senate. Read more »

Eight years ago today we watched as our country was ruthlessly attacked by a group bent on destroying our way of life. That day showed the world that the people of the United States of America are not easily shaken and are prepared to protect our rights and freedom. Read more »

I had hoped that the President's address would mark the beginning of a truly bi-partisan effort to reform health care for all American families, but unfortunately those hopes were dashed by the cleverly disguised attempt to sell the American people a health care proposal they soundly rejected during the month of August in halls across America. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer's (MO-9) efforts on behalf of his constituents for a better, more efficient government has earned him an appointment to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The House Republican Conference recommended Luetkemeyer's appointment to this committee. Read more »

It is my hope that tonight's address marks the beginning of a truly bi-partisan effort to reform health care. Read more »

Despite countless warnings, this Administration moved forward with record spending, record deficits and as we can see, record debt, and it's not over yet. Read more »

The American people were told earlier this year that we needed to pass a huge debt-producing stimulus package because the President promised it would keep unemployment low and actually get Americans working again. Well, what a difference six months makes. Read more »

Governor Hearnes was a dedicated public official who served the people of Missouri with distinction and conviction. It is certainly a sad day for our state. Read more »

Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today announced that, after consultations with local stakeholders and members of the Missouri and Illinois Congressional Delegations, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has reversed a controversial policy issued in February 2009 regarding the availability of flood assistance to river communities. Read more »