Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer

Republican  •  9th District, Missouri  •  2nd Term  •  Sworn In 2009
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06/01/12
Even at 100, Alice Merrill Stays Involved in Politics

“She’s a long-term fighter,” he said. “We appreciate everything you’ve done.” U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer said Merrill “sets an example for the rest of us as she continues to be a supporter and works in the (Republican) organization.

Source: Washington Missourian
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06/01/12
Even at 100, Alice Merrill Stays Involved in Politics

“She’s a long-term fighter,” he said. “We appreciate everything you’ve done.” U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer said Merrill “sets an example for the rest of us as she continues to be a supporter and works in the (Republican) organization.

Source: Washington Missourian
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05/30/12
Community Celebrates Main Street Award

The downtown office also received a letter of congratluations from Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer. Washington Mayor Sandy Lucy, who attended the National Main Streets Conference, said it was a real honor to be there when the award was presented.

Source: Washington Missourian
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05/24/12
Federal contacts

Phone: 202-224-5721. Sen. Claire McCaskill (D), 717 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510. Phone: 202-224-6154. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R), 1740 Longworth HOB, Washington, D.C. 20515. Phone: 202-225-2956.

Source: Daily Gate City
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05/20/12
Luetkemeyer staff to meet with constituents

Seeking input from the people of the 9th Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer has announced that his staff will be hosting another round of Constituent Service Days throughout the district beginning Monday, May 21, and running through Thurs

Source: Hannibal Courier-Post
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05/18/12
Rep. Seeks To Ease Privacy Notification Rule For Financial Cos.

Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., along with co-sponsors Scott Garrett, R-N.J., and Lynn A. Westmoreland, R-Ga., submitted a bill that would grant exemptions from GLB's notification requirements to financial institutions that maintain the same privacy ...

Source: site.law360.com
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05/16/12
100th Anniversary: Mark Twain Museum marks centennial with gathering

Rep. Lindell Shumake, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, University of Missouri School of Journalism Dean Dean Mills and Jim Waddell, who portrayed the man everyone was celebrating in conjunction with the museum, Mark Twain. Accompanying all of them on stage ..

Source: Hannibal Courier-Post
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05/16/12
St. Clair to Ask Residents to Get Involved in Airport Closure Process

Specific officials targeted include state Rep. Dave Hinson, state Sen. Brian Nieves, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer and U.S. Sens. Claire McCaskill and Roy Blunt. Peter Henry, a representative of Blunt’s Washington office, attended the May 3 Growth ...

Source: Washington Missourian
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05/11/12
Civil Air Patrol Congressional Gold Medal bill unanimously approved by U.S. Senate

Sam Graves representing Missouri’s 6th District, and U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer representing the 9th District. Additional co-sponsors are sought, and those interested in helping with the effort can contact their congressional representative.

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch (blog)
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05/07/12
Federal Transportation Bill hearings begin Tuesday

He also wants to see it include revenues from domestic energy production as a funding source. U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-St. Elizabeth, Mo., also is hopeful that a compromise will be approved. "This legislation is vital to America's economy," Luetkeme

Source: Quincy Herald-Whig
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05/03/12
Historical documents placed on display as part of MU Libraries' 150th anniversary with FDLP

Scheduled guest speakers included 9th District, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer and assistants representing Missouri's U.S. Senators, Claire McCaskill and Roy Blunt. The MU library program is the 15th oldest in the nation out of more than 1,200 member librari

Source: Columbia Missourian
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05/03/12
Nixon endorses Clay

That in effect did away with Carnahan's current 3rd District. (The new 3rd District is largely the current 9th, which is represented by U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-St. Elizabeth.) Carnahan contends that Clay persuaded two St. Louis-area legislators to

Source: St. Louis American
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05/03/12
Schupp Says State Democrats Find Passing Priorities Difficult as Minority

Baker was a two-term state representative and lost a close election in 2008 to Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer for U.S. Congress. Additionally, a representative from Nixon’s campaign spoke as did Eric C. Mayer, Camdenton, the only Democrat running for the

Source: Washington Missourian
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05/02/12
Luetkemeyer Visits The Chest

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, left, visited The Chest in Washington Monday in his ongoing tour of 9th District industries and businesses to learn of their needs and missions. Also shown are, from the left of the congressman, Darren Lamb ...

Source: Washington Missourian
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05/01/12
Franklin County Honor Flight Visits Washington, D.C., April 25

At the World War II Memorial, Missouri legislators Sen. Roy Blunt and 9th District Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer greeted the party. Veterans were given ample time to explore the memorial most had never seen. From there, the group visited the Korean ...

Source: Washington Missourian
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04/30/12
St. Charles County Pachyderm Club schedules speakers

Speakers are scheduled as follows: May 4, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer; May 11, St. Charles County Circuit Judge Rick Zerr; May 18, St. Charles County Circuit Judge Dan Pelikan. No meeting is scheduled for May 25, but the club will meet from 6-7 ...

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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04/29/12
Luetkemeyer to Tour The Chest April 30

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer will tour The Chest Inc. in Washington and meet with employees Monday, April 30, at 12:45 p.m. The Chest Inc. is located at 2 Pauwels Drive, off Bluff Road in the west industrial park. He will discuss the company’s production

Source: Washington Missourian
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04/29/12
Labor Department withdraws controversial new farm rules

Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-St. Elizabeth, who represents Callaway County in Congress, was one of the leaders of the opposition during the last several months. The Missouri Farm Bureau also opposed the new rule. Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt and ...

Source: Fulton Sun
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04/28/12
Congress uses commemorative coins to circumvent earmark ban

...James Renacci (R-OH) introduced similar legislation for the Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH, a town he represents. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) introduced the Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act, which would steer a quarter of the surcharges to the

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04/27/12
Congress Using Commemorative Coins As New Earmark

Quickly, other post-earmark ban examples were flushed out: Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced the Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act, which would steer a quarter of the surcharges to the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum in his district.

Source: NewsMax.com
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04/26/12
Congress Uses Commemorative Coins to Circumvent Earmark Ban

Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) introduced the Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act, which would steer a quarter of the surcharges to the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum in his district. Another quarter would go to the Mark Twain House & Museum ...

Source: The Heritage Foundation
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04/26/12
Guest commentary: Mark Twain and the coin crusade

This corrosive partisanship was on display days before the House passed the coin bill, proposed by U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-St. Elizabeth, Mo., as unified Senate Republicans blocked debate over the Buffett Rule, a modest proposal that would ...

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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04/23/12
Graves touts small business work during first visit to Kirksville

Rep. Sam Graves (R-6), of Tarkio ... Northeast Missouri had been represented by Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer, who has filed to seek election from the 3rd District. Graves will face primary challenges from Bob Gough and Christopher Ryan.

Source: Kirksville Daily Express & Crier
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04/21/12
Minting Mark Twain

Missouri Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO-9) has accomplished a rare feat these days: the passing of a bipartisan bill.  And a bill that honors the very Mark Twain whose satirical barbs were frequently aimed at Congress, no less.

Source: Huffington Post
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04/20/12
Support for Ameren, Westinghouse nuclear plans crosses party lines

...and the energy executives on the front lawn to hear announcement. U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, D., Sen. Roy Blunt, and U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R., also weighed in Thursday afternoon, each saying they strongly support the company’s application pro

Source: PoliticMo
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04/19/12
Mark Twain on a coin? Congressman wants it

The bill is sponsored by Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer of Missouri's 9th Congressional District, which includes Twain's boyhood hometown of Hannibal. He says the writer is an important part of American history and that the coins would help preserve Twain's

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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04/19/12
Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Coming in 2016?

John Larson, D-1st District, said in a statement. U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, a Republican from Missouri, introduced the Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act and Larson was the chief Democratic sponsor. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.,

Source: Hartford Courant
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04/18/12
Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Coming in 2016?

John Larson, D-1st District, said in a statement. U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, a Republican from Missouri, introduced the Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act and Larson was the chief Democratic sponsor. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.,

Source: Hartford Courant
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04/17/12
ATM Disclosure Suits Target of New Bill in House

Credit union trade associations are praising legislation introduced Tuesday by House Financial Services Committee members Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.) and David Scott (D-Ga.) that would protect credit unions from frivolous lawsuits that occur ...

Source: Credit Union Times
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04/13/12
Union Boy to Join Arthritis Advocates During Summit

Logan will tell U.S. Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer that more needs to be done for people with arthritis — more research, more public health initiatives and better access to arthritis treatments.  “As far as I know, I am the only one from ...

Source: Washington Missourian
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Official website: http://luetkemeyer.house.gov/
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1740 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2956
Fax: 202-225-5712

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