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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 Discusses Interest Rates, Continued Bank Failures in Subcommittee on Financial Institutions

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today in a Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy hearing entitled, “Uncertain Debt Management: Treasury Markets and Financial Institutions” Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) discussed our nation’s continued inflation, increased interest rates, and bank failures. Click HERE to watch. Rep. Luetkemeyer: In today’s Wall Street Journal,…

Blaine's Bulletin: The Debt Ceiling

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I hope you had a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. In St. Elizabeth we had a very nice Memorial Day service honoring the men and women who have given their lives for all of us. It is extremely humbling to reflect how many Americans have answered the call to serve this nation, and it is extremely rewarding to remind their families how much their sacrifice is honored and appreciated. My…

Blaine's Bulletin: Memorial Day 2023

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Across Missouri this weekend, families and friends will be having barbeques, attending sports tournaments, perhaps heading to the lake for some fishing or boating, and students celebrate the school year coming to a close. It’s always an exciting weekend across our state as life for many Missourians shifts into summer mode. But it’s critical we don’t forget what the word “memorial” means.…

Luetkemeyer on House Passage of Bill to Protect Americans from Deadly Fentanyl

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WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), released a statement following House passage of the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act. This legislation would make the temporary class-wide scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances permanent and ensures law enforcement has the tools they need to keep these extremely lethal and dangerous drugs off our…

Luetkemeyer Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on International Financial Institutions in an Era of Great Power Competition

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Chairman of the National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions Subcommittee led a hearing entitled, “International Financial Institutions in an Era of Great Power Competition.” Chairman Luetkemeyer’s opening remarks can be found below.  Click HERE to watch. “First, thank you to our…

Missouri Veteran, Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Burks Testifies in House Small Business Committee

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) and the House Small Business Committee held a hearing entitled, “Saluting Service: Supporting Veteran Owned Small Businesses.” The committee hosted veteran small business owners from across the country including Boone County, MO-native, Navy Lieutenant Commander Taylor Burks, President and General Manager of Rost…

Luetkemeyer Questions FHFA Director Thompson in House Financial Services Committee

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) questioned Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Sandra Thompson in a full House Financial Services Committee hearing entitled, “FHFA Oversight: Protecting Homeowners and Taxpayers.” During their exchange Congressman Luetkemeyer pressed the Director on her failure to protect homebuyers from the Administration’s…

Blaine's Bulletin: National Police Week 2023

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In the U.S. we are fortunate to have more than 800,000 sworn law enforcement officers. These men and women sign up to put their communities before themselves every single day. In most areas of our country, American families are able to have their kids ride bikes around the neighborhood, walk their dogs, and sleep soundly at night because we have the peace of mind knowing these brave…

ICYMI: Luetkemeyer Questions Prudential Regulators Following Bank Failures in House Financial Services Committee

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, in a full House Financial Services Committee hearing in the wake of recent bank failures entitled, “Oversight of Prudential Regulators,” Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) questioned Michael Barr, Vice Chair for Supervision for the Federal Reserve, Martin Gruenberg, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Todd Harper, Chairman…