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In advance of President Barack Obama’s trip to Missouri this Sunday, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) sent the following letter to the White House today calling on the federal government to reimburse qualified expenditures at 100 percent in Joplin, Mo. * * * * * May 27, 2011 The Honorable Barack ObamaPresident of the United StatesThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NWWashington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: Thank you for the trip you will be making to Joplin, Missouri, this... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON D.C. – As the government prepares to max out the federal debt limit, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) and his Senate Republican colleagues joined together to unanimously sponsor a Balanced Budget Amendment, which would force the federal government to live within its means. Under the proposed Balanced Budget Amendment, the President would be required to submit a balanced budget to Congress that limits outlays to 18 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) prior to each fiscal... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) joined 43 of his colleagues in signing an amicus brief with the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals Wednesday in support of the multi-state challenge to the federal health care law enacted by Democrats last year. “Voters in Missouri and nationwide sent a clear message last fall that they wanted their leaders in Washington to repeal and replace this law,” said Blunt. “I’m deeply disappointed that my colleagues across the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) co-sponsored “The Southeastern Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2011,” legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (Ala.), which will provide tax relief to aid in the recovery from the tornadoes and flooding that have devastated parts of the Southeast United States in recent months. This legislation will provide much-needed tax relief to Missouri for both the flooding that occurred in the Southeastern part of the state and the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement today after being awarded the Springfield Regional Arts Council 2011 Ozzie Leadership Award. “The arts education programs led by the Creamery, the Springfield Regional Arts Council, the Springfield Art Museum, and the Springfield Public Schools have a dramatic impact not only on children but for everyone in our community. “One of my favorite events as a Congressman was sponsoring the annual... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) joined U.S. Senator Carl Levin (Mich.) today to introduce legislation that will create a new U.S. Department of State special envoy for religious minorities in the Middle East aimed at promoting and protecting religious freedoms. In a letter to President Obama, Senator Blunt stressed the importance of the Middle East as the birthplace of three of the world’s major religions and that as change takes place in many of these countries, they... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) cosponsored a joint resolution introduced today by U.S. Senators John McCain (Ariz.) and John Kerry (Mass.) to authorize the limited use of U.S. Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya. “President Obama is not exempt from the War Powers Act, and our military’s continued engagement in Libya clearly requires congressional authorization,” said Blunt. “While I disagree with President Obama’s disregard... Continue Reading »
JOPLIN, Mo. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) joined former U.S. Senator John Danforth (Mo.) today at the Joplin Chamber of Commerce to announce the “Joplin Tomorrow Foundation,” a new non-profit organization that will provide low or no-interest loans to businesses that want to locate in the vast area destroyed by the tornado. The organization plans to raise $10 million from individuals, companies, and foundations to assist businesses that want to build in Joplin for the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the wake of excessive rainfall and flooding in the Missouri Bootheel, U.S. Senators Roy Blunt and Claire McCaskill along with U.S. Representative Jo Ann Emerson expressed great concern regarding the Birds Point-New Madrid Floodway Operations Plan and called on President Barack Obama to identify alternatives to this “severe” proposal. “This plan, not used since 1937, is, in effect, untested under modern conditions,” wrote the Members. “We... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) issued the following statement today regarding the ongoing budget battle in Washington and the U.S. House of Representatives’ short-term proposal to avoid a government shut-down this week: “A government shutdown is not the answer. Senate Democrats’ unwillingness to come to the table to make real budget cuts is not a responsible solution. “Make no mistake - we’re in this predicament because Senate Democrats... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) issued the following statement today after voting to pass H.R. 4, the 1099 repeal bill, which would repeal the onerous mandate in President Barack Obama’s onerous health spending bill: “By passing this amendment, we have taken the first major step toward dismantling ObamaCare. If left intact, this burdensome mandate would impose onerous and costly reporting requirements on an estimated 40 million job creators nationwide, stifling... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. - One year after President Barack Obama signed his job-crushing health spending bill into law, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released a video today featuring Missourians impacted by the costly new law. Click Here to Watch the Video Senator Blunt released the following statement marking the anniversary today: “As we mark the first anniversary of the passage of ObamaCare, it’s clear that Missourians have rejected this onerous and costly law. The President and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) offered an amendment on the U.S. Senate floor today that would require the federal government to approve the use of private security screeners within 30 days of a request and preserve airports’ ability to choose the screening that they determine to be the best fit for the need of their airport and passengers. The amendment, which was introduced under the FAA Reauthorization Bill, ends the Transportation Security Administration’s... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) issued the following statement today after the U.S. Senate failed to pass the U.S House of Representatives’ proposed budget cuts and the Democrat majority’s substitute to maintain the status quo in Washington: “Once again, we’re at an impasse thanks to the Senate Democrats’ unwillingness to lead or support real and substantive budget cuts. Their plan to cut only $4.5 billion when our government is borrowing about... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) introduced the “Gas Accessibility and Stabilization” (GAS) Act today, which will help lower gas prices for Americans by improving the reliability, flexibility, and affordability of so-called “boutique fuels.” Current mandates require that special blends of gas are used in different states and cities, and special blends complicate the supply chain and often cause unexpected price hikes if a boutique blend is in... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) issued the following statement today regarding the two-week budget extension compromise, which Democrat Senate Leader Harry Reid (Nev.) has agreed to move for a vote this week: “This short-term solution represents a reasonable approach and a good start, but the fact remains that Washington is simply spending more than the federal government is taking in. “Washington is the only place where we measure how much we care... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) issued the following statement today marking the second anniversary of the passage of President Barack Obama’s $816 billion stimulus: “As we mark the second anniversary of the passage of President Obama's so-called stimulus plan, it's clear the President’s pledges about this taxpayer-funded spending were not pledges that could be kept. "Instead, our children and grandchildren are now saddled with over $800 billion in new... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Working with his colleagues from both sides of the aisle, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) passed his first amendment in the U.S. Senate tonight, ensuring that the Springfield-Branson National Airport and other airports nationwide can choose the screening process that best meets their needs while maintaining security. Blunt’s amendment – which was unanimously adopted into the FAA Reauthorization Bill by voice vote – ensures that all airports that were... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee announced today that U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) will serve as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. “Growing up on a dairy farm, I understand personally just how critical agriculture is to Missouri’s economy,” said Blunt. “I’m honored to serve as the Ranking Member for the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) issued the following statement after the vote on repealing ObamaCare, which was defeated by the Democrat majority in the U.S. Senate today: “Very rarely do we have the chance to fix a mistake like we did today with this vote on the repeal of President Obama’s burdensome health care bill. “Voters in Missouri and nationwide sent a clear message last fall that they wanted their leaders in Washington to repeal and replace this... Continue Reading »
