Blaine hosts a Veterans' Benefits Workshop in Washington, Mo., in an effort to help veterans better understand requirements for filing service-related claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Blaine meets with students at the Four River Career Center in Washington, Mo. Blaine believes that centers like will help offer more opportunities for folks seeking jobs.
Blaine received the "Tax Fighter Award" from the National Tax Limitation Committee President Lew Uhler for his voting record in the 112th Congress.
Blaine receives the Guardian of Small Business Award from NFIB President and CEO Dan Danner.
Members of Growth Energy presented Blaine with the 2012 Fuel Growth Award for his support of ethanol. The award was presented on Sept. 12.
During a visit to the Missouri State Fair, Blaine participates in the "Stop the Flood of Regulation Initiative" that addressed the deluge of government regulations that are hampering America's farmers and ranchers. Also pictured are Missouri U.S. Reps. Vicky Hartzler and Sam Graves.
As part of his continuing work on issues affecting America's small businesses, Blaine participated in a small business roundtable discussion at Golden Eagle Distributing in Hannibal along with U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (MO-6), chairman of the House Small Business Committee. Blaine toured Golden Eagle prior to the roundtable event.
Blaine speaking at the Mark Twain Museum in Hannibal about the Mark Twain commemorative coin and how its passage will impact the local and regional economy and preserve the museum.
Following is a statement from U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) on his vote today in support of H.R. 6726 that would prevent members of Congress from receiving a pay raise and freezing salaries through 2014: "The president has attempted yet again to overreach his powers and raise the salaries of members of Congress during a time when hard-working Americans are struggling to make ends meet. I was... (...)
Following is a statement from U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) on his vote today in support of H.R. 6726 that would prevent members of Congress from receiving a pay raise and freezing salaries through 2014: "The president has attempted yet again to overreach his powers and raise the salaries of members of Congress during a time when hard-working Americans are struggling to make ends meet. I was... (...)
Looking back on 2012, I feel grateful to again have served as your voice in Congress. It has been a year of great turmoil in Washington but it also has been one in which several issues facing the people of the 9th District were tackled head on and I am proud of what we have accomplished for a wide cross-section of folks. Earlier this year, after months of negotiation and face-to-face meetings with... (...)
