Education

Rep. Luetkemeyer Secures Funding for Cancer Research at Mizzou

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Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer announced that the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) will receive $20 million from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to expand their cancer research capabilities. The funding, which Congressman Luetkemeyer secured in the FY23 Appropriations funding, will support construction of a new 20-megawatt research reactor…

Blaine’s Bulletin: Supreme Court Ruling Season

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Every year at the end of June, the United States Supreme Court session comes to a close and the Court’s long-awaited rulings are announced before the justices adjourn for the summer. This summer’s end of session docket is especially packed, and the Court has been busy deciding some consequential cases. Pro-life America celebrated a landmark Supreme Court anniversary last Saturday: one…

Luetkemeyer Introduces Protecting Education Privacy Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) introduced the Protecting Education Privacy Act to strengthen federal student privacy standards and empower parents by giving them more control over their child’s sensitive information. “Students in Missouri and across the country have the right to keep their sensitive information protected. Groups like trade unions…

Luetkemeyer Announces Academy Appointments

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WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) announced United States Service Academy appointments from the Third District for the Class of 2027. Congressman Luetkemeyer is able to nominate exemplary students from Missouri’s Third District to attend the U.S. Military Service Academies, including the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force…

Luetkemeyer Now Taking Service Academy Applications

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The office of Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) has officially opened its application process for the United States Military Service Academies for the Class of 2028. Congressman Luetkemeyer is able to nominate exemplary students from Missouri’s Third District to attend the U.S. Military Service Academies, including the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy,…

Blaine’s Bulletin: Biden Administration Student Loan Update

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I’m sure you remember President Biden’s summer announcement that he plans to cancel student debt for thousands of Americans. While student loan forgiveness had been discussed for several months, the announcement was somewhat of a surprise because it was widely believed that doing so was not constitutional. In my September 2nd bulletin, I highlighted the fact that both Speaker Nancy Pelosi…

Blaine’s Bulletin: Biden’s Student Loan Debt “Cancellation”

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Affordability should never stand in the way of American students’ ability to receive the highest education possible. There’s a reason our country is called the “Land of Opportunity.” Especially in today's highly competitive and global economy, it’s essential we create new opportunities for students. As the father of three children and grandfather of seven, I know first-hand the important…

Luetkemeyer on Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Announcement

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WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding the Biden Administration announcement on student loan forgiveness at the expense of the American taxpayer.  “During the Obama Administration, the General Counsel for the Department of Education was quoted saying, ‘if the issue is litigated, the more persuasive analyses…

Blaine’s Bulletin: Back to School

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Summer is winding down, and after a fun-filled few months of family trips, camps, summer jobs, and spending a little extra time together, it is time for Missouri students to return to school. Back-to-school season is always an exciting time of year. School sports start back up, the kids get to see friends they’ve missed over the summer, and, of course, the exciting challenge they face in…

Blaine's Bulletin: August in Missouri

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Summer is flying by, and now that we’re in August most members of Congress have headed back to their hometowns for the District Work Period. This time allows me to travel extensively around the district to meet with families, groups, and businesses and hear what is going well in the Third District and what areas can be improved upon. Your input is invaluable, and I always look forward to…