WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released a statement regarding the landmark ruling from the United States Supreme Court that will overturn the tragic 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
“The Supreme Court is charged with interpreting the law, not writing it. However, in Roe v. Wade, the Court inappropriately established law in the United States making… Read more »
After two summers without tours and very limited meetings due to the pandemic and Washington, D.C. being shut down, things around Capitol Hill are getting close to being back to normal. Capitol tours have resumed, museums have almost all reopened, and mask mandates and proof of vaccinations are no longer necessary to enter restaurants – finally. Summer is a great time to visit the… Read more »
When our nation was in its earliest days following the Revolutionary War, our Founding Fathers saw the importance of establishing a symbol that told not just England, but the entire world that we were our own, independent country. The war had been fought with each of the colonies operating under their own individual flags. But when then General George Washington led our young country to… Read more »
Driving home from the St. Louis airport last night, gas prices were over $4.60 at the first station I saw. As I drove through St. Charles and into central Missouri it wasn’t any better. I didn’t see a station with gas less than $4.59. If your truck runs on diesel, you’re likely paying over $5.15 per gallon. By now, high gas prices are not surprising but expecting bad news doesn’t… Read more »
From 1939-1945, the majority of developed nations on earth were involved in World War II. Following the instability caused by World War I in Europe and Adolf Hitler’s evil rise to power in Germany, the Allied forces – including the United States – fought for years in what remains the most devastating war to date. 40 to 50 million lives were lost over the course of World War II, tragically… Read more »
Memorial Day has come to be known as the unofficial kick off to summer. Families across Missouri will be barbecuing with friends, perhaps attending a baseball or softball game, or maybe taking a trip to the lake to enjoy the nice weather on the water. But Memorial Day means so much more than the start of summer. It is a day to remember the heroes who put country before themselves so we… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) joined 88 Members of Congress from both chambers in calling for an immediate audit into allegations of illicit fetal tissue research at the University of Pittsburgh. The letter urges Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Inspector General (IG) Christi Grimm to conduct an investigation into whether the… Read more »
Last week, almost 43% of America’s baby formula supply was out of stock in grocery stores across our country leaving millions of families scrambling to figure out how to feed their babies. According to the CDC, nearly 20% of infants born in this country are supplemented with formula in their first two days of life. By the age of six months, only 25% of babies are being fed solely by… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), top Republican on the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), top Republican on the House Financial Services Committee led a letter with House Financial Services Committee Republicans to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit… Read more »
Corporal Benjamin Cooper from Joplin dedicated his life to serving our country. Following his 8 years of service in the United States Army, he moved to Missouri and joined the Joplin Police Department. Corporal Cooper was shot and killed by an assailant in the line of duty on March 8 and is survived by his wife and two daughters. Officer Jake Reed joined the Joplin Police Department after… Read more »
