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 »

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 »

It’s not often that bumper stickers get my attention, but during a recent trip back home to Missouri three black and white words emblazoned on the back of a truck caught my attention: “Legalize the Constitution.” Read more »

Seeking to safeguard the conscience rights of all Americans, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today introduced the Religious Liberty Protection Act, legislation that would prohibit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from forcing employers with religious objections to provide coverage of sterilization or contraceptive services. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today voted to repeal the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act, an unfunded entitlement included in President Obama's health-care law that would, if formally implemented, explode the nation& Read more »

As the U.S. Supreme Court begins considering written legal arguments today on President Obama's health-care law, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) has signed onto a separate amicus brief challenging the health-care law's constitutionality. Read more »