Tax Day, the height of the year for the IRS, and probably an item on your spring-cleaning list, came and went last Monday, April 15th. As we all scrambled to meet the April 15th deadline, it’s …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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5/1/24
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It is widely known that Iran is the largest state sponsor of terror on earth. Through its proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah, it funds dozens of attacks on Israel and other U.S. allies every year. Over …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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4/24/24
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Whether you were helping your parents on the family farm, dreaming of carrying on the family tradition one day or bagging groceries at the local supermarket, I’m sure we can all think back to …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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4/10/24
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Mathew 28:6: “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.”
It’s Good Friday which means Easter is upon us. Easter marks the most sacred …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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4/3/24
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Imagine emptying your gas tank or kitchen cabinet to help fuel your toughest adversary, leaving you and your family without enough resources to get to work, school, or even feed your family. …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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3/27/24
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Three years ago, at President Biden’s inauguration, he told the country his goal was “Bringing America together, uniting our people, and uniting our nation”. Unfortunately, like …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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3/13/24
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You’ve likely heard the term swipe fees or interchange fees regarding the use of debit cards and credit cards. In short, interchange fees are small fees merchants pay to card companies or banks …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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3/6/24
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Our Chiefs are back in the big game! I’m sure you’re as excited as I am to watch the next milestone in what has become a true dynasty. The Super Bowl commercials have become a spectacle …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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2/14/24
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January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Of all the issues we face as a nation and society, the kidnapping and enslaving of our fellow Americans is the gravest. Like the fentanyl crisis, …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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1/24/24
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Happy New Year! I hope you’ve enjoyed time with loved ones and feel ready to take on 2024. Last week, I wrote to you reflecting on the past year. Today, I’d like to look ahead toward what …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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1/3/24
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Have you ever bought something because everyone said you had to have it? Then, once you try it, you wonder what all the fuss was about?
President Biden has staked much of his presidency and next …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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12/13/23
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Can you believe it? We’re already past Thanksgiving and hurdling toward the rest of the holiday season. I hope you were able to spend time with loved ones, enjoy some delicious home cooking, …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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11/29/23
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Last week, we discussed the many appropriations bills Congress needs to pass to keep the government running. We are in the middle of that process now and are debating everything from the funding of …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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11/8/23
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Much like learning a second language, exposure to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) at an early age prepares students for ongoing success in an increasingly technological world. …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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10/25/23
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The news coming from Israel is downright shocking. Horrific images and videos of heartless terrorists celebrating their destruction strike anger in our hearts and pain in our souls. Israel, our …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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10/18/23
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By now, you’re probably sick of hearing about the “Motion to Vacate,” the “looming government shutdown,” and how Congress can’t seem to get its act together. I …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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10/11/23
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As we’ve discussed several times, small businesses currently face record-high inflation, supply-chain disruptions, workforce shortages, and other disadvantages crippling their ability to …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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10/4/23
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Nothing the Chinese Communist Party does is a coincidence or an accident. It has carried out strategic moves to bolster its competitive advantages, build an elite military, and increase its influence …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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9/27/23
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This week, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy directed three House committees to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
The announcement follows alarming allegations and evidence …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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9/20/23
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Just about everything costs more nowadays. Each dollar in your pocket gets you less than last year, and gas prices in particular seem to rise with every trip to the pump. This week, AAA released data …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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9/13/23
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