U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today met with Gov. Jay Nixon in Jefferson City seeking support for the Congressman’s call for a “complete fix” to a confusing and unnecessary federal requirement that would compel up to 29 Missouri school districts to convert their entire accounting systems. 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 was honored with the Spirit of Enterprise Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Read more »

Since the president and Democrats in the Senate have refused to focus seriously on avoiding the debt-fueled crisis our nation faces, the House of Representatives stepped up again today by advancing a bold plan of action that will help lift our crushing burden of debt and spur job creation and economic opportunity, while strengthening health and retirement security. Read more »

With as many as 29 Missouri school districts and their affiliated career centers facing the threat of higher costs due to confusing, unnecessary federal accounting requirements, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) met face-to-face this week with U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan and called for a “complete fix” to the requirement that would compel entire school districts to convert their entire accounting systems because of an affiliated career center. Read more »

As a strong longtime opponent of President Obama’s health-care law, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today announced that he will be voting tomorrow to eliminate a board of unelected bureaucrats, created by the health-care law, that would have decision-making authority over the quality and accessibility of health-care for America’s seniors and could lead to the denial of care for them. Read more »

Continuing his national role opposing proposed government rules restricting the ability of young Missourians to consider agricultural-related careers and limit farmers’ options when hiring young people, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) is calling on a congressional committee to prohibit funding for those rules. Read more »

In an effort to better communicate with constituents throughout the sprawling 9th District of Missouri, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer today unveiled an enhanced website designed to respond to the needs of the hard-working families in the district. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today voted for the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, legislation that comprises six bipartisan bills that would cut red tape, provide opportunities to create jobs and allow small businesses to grow. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today announced the opportunity for young artists living in the 9th Congressional District to display their talents as part of the 2012 Congressional Art Competition. Read more »

Concerned about the adverse effects of federal overreach into historically state and academic issues, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today voted in favor of legislation that would overturn two federal regulations pertaining to higher education that, if left in place, could lead to increased tuition costs for students. Read more »