Tele Town Hall Meetings A Success
Blaine has been reaching out to thousands of people through Tele Town Hall Meetings

Recognizing Family Values
Blaine's efforts on behalf of the unborn were recently recognized by supporters of the Human Life Amendment, who presented the Congressman with a symbolic box of red roses.

The Privilege of Serving
Blaine is joined by members of his family and Speaker Nancy Pelosi for his swearing in on January 6, 2009

Strong Opposition to Abortion
Blaine joins supporters at St. Anthony's Parish in Sullivan to voice opposition to the Freedom of Choice Act.

Backing Education in Steelville
Blaine discusses the importance of education with Steelville R-3 Superintendent of Schools Harvey Richards.

Focusing on Job Creation
Blaine discusses small business opportunities and job creation with Dennis and John Bell at Steelville Manufacturing

Promoting District Businesses
Nick Sanazaro, President of Meramec Electrical Products, gives Blaine an overview of the Cuba, Missouri, company's operations.

Supporting Small Businesses
Ms. Carol Gregg, president and owner of Flexible Staffing with offices in Chillicothe, Sedalia and Warrensburg, meets with Blaine and Congressman Sam Graves, members of the U.S. House Committee on Small Business after her testimony before the panel. Graves is the ranking Republican on the committee.

Blaine Talks to Missouri Cadets
Missouri Military Academy Cadets listen as Blaine discusses the importance of military service and our national defense.

Discussing District Needs
Getting out among Missouri workers is key to understanding their needs in Washington, D.C.

Opening District Offices
Blaine recently opened District offices in Columbia, Washington, Mo., and Hannibal. Here, Hannibal Mayor Roy Hark welcomes Blaine to the community.

Visit to East Central College
During a visit to East Central College in Union, Blaine discusses higher education with ECC Executive Dean of Finance and Administration John Bauer (left) and ECC President Dr. Ed Jackson (center).

Blaine Talks to Missouri College Republicans
Blaine meets with Missouri College Republicans from MU and Missouri State and talks about how they can become more engaged in the legislative process.

Focusing on Workers
Blaine visits GH Tool and Mold in Washington, Mo. to hear from workers about issues that affect their jobs and families.

Parents As Teachers
Stressing the importance of education, Blaine discusses the Parents As Teachers program during a stop in Washington, Mo. recently

Talking Health Care
Blaine talks with employees at St. John's Mercy Hospital in Washington, Mo., who are on the front lines each day providing care to Missourians.

Blaine Meets with North East Community Action Corp.
Blaine meets with Don Patrick, CEO of North East Community Action Corp., and Lyndon Bode, board chairman of North East Community Action Corp., to discuss affordable housing, home weatherization and the Community Services Block Grant.

Blaine Meets with Missouri Farm Bureau
Blaine meets with members of the Missouri Farm Bureau.

Blaine Honors Our Veterans
During a recent visit to the Mexico Veterans Home, Blaine discussed issues important to those who bravely served our country. Blaine also talked about the Honor Flight program that helps World War II veterans travel to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorial.

Blaine Works with Small Businesses
Blaine speaks with Sherry Stacey (right) and other local folks at Stacey's Hidden Treasure consignment shop in Kirksville.

US/Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Blaine meets with members of the U.S. and Columbia Chambers of Commerce to discuss issues facing businesses.

Quaker Windows & Doors Tour
Workers from Quaker Windows & Doors in Freeburg meet with Blaine to discuss challenges facing America's small businesses.

Supporting Hannibal
In Hannibal, Blaine discusses bipartisan legislation he is co-sponsoring that would create the Mark Twain Commemorative Coin. The bill would not cost taxpayers but would provide funding for the historic Hannibal home of the great American writer.

Communicating with The 9th District
Blaine speaks with the media regularly as part of his efforts to let the people of the 9th District know what he is accomplising on their behalf.

District Art Winner
Blaine and Kylee Marie Sears, a 12th grader from Scotland County R-1 High School in Memphis, display her portrait of father Lonny which was selected the 9th Congressional District winner in the Annual Congressional Art Competition.

Expanding Education Opportunities
Linn State Technical College President Donald Claycomb discusses plans for the school's Vehicle and Power Center with Blaine.

Honoring Westminster College
Speaking in front of Westminster College's Breakthrough Sculpture of the Berlin Wall, Blaine announces his resolution co-sponsored by every member of the Missouri House delegation recognizing the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library as America's National Churchill Museum.

Honoring Our Heroes
Paying tribute to our Greatest Generation, Blaine thanks Missouri World War II Veterans for their service. The Central Missouri Honor Flight program brought the group to visit their Memorial in D.C.

Remembering Our Firefighters
Blaine joins firefighters from across the state at the Missouri Firefighters Memorial in Kingdom City to honor those who lost their lives trying to help others.

Recognizing Accomplishments
Blaine speaks at a Congressional Awards ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda in Jefferson City honoring the accomplishments of young people from across the state.

Welcoming Our Nation's Veterans to D.C.
Blaine welcomes a group of World War II veterans to their memorial in Washington, D.C. The Central Missouri Honor Flight program brought the group to visit their Memorial in D.C.

Discussing Health Care Needs
Blaine visits with staff at Pike County Memorial Hospital to discuss the challenges facing those delivering important medical services to local communities.

We The People
About 200 people attend Blaine's We The People Forum in Westphalia.

Cap and Tax
Blaine discusses the cap and tax bill at the State Fair while Congressmen Sam Graves and Roy Blunt look on.

Talking Health Care
Blaine holds a health care forum at the Hannibal Clinic with all the doctors from the facility.

Tri-State Committee
Blaine listens to concerns during a meeting of the Tri-State Economic Development Summit.

Scotland County Health Care
Blaine holds a roundtable discussion with doctors, administrators & board members at Scotland County Hospital.

Talking Missouri Soybeans
Blaine speaks with Missouri Soybean Association President Greg Sharpe and Farm Bureau's Garrett Hawkins.

Lewis County Farm Bureau Meeting
Blaine speaking to Lewis County Farm Bureau members.

Meeting Columbia Officials
Blaine meets with Columbia Mayor Darwin Hindman and City Manager Bill Watkins.

Energy Policy Focus of Discussion
Blaine discusses power generation during a visit to Central Electric Power Cooperative's Chamois Plant.

Electric Power
Blaine discusses the production and use of electronic cars during a visit to Mexico, Mo.

Speaking with Farmers
Blaine talks about issues affecting agriculture during a meeting with members of the Warren County Farm Bureau.

Working with Agriculture
As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, Blaine had a lot to discuss at a meeting with board members and management of POET-Laddonia Ethanol Plant.

Honoring Our WWII Veterans
Blaine meets with Franklin County World War II Veterans in Washington D.C. as part of the Honor Flight program. The meeting took place at the World War II Memorial.

Missouri WASP
World War II pilots Mary Nirmaier of Columbia and Penny Ross of Mexico are recognized by Blaine for their efforts as members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.

International Relations
Blaine meets with officials from the Democratic Republic of Georgia in Columbia to discuss international relations between the U.S. and the former Eastern Bloc country.

Fall of the Wall
Blaine attends events at Westminster College to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Westminster is where Winston Churchill delivered his Iron Curtain speech.