Luetkemeyer Statement on Vote to Permanently Cut Taxes for Hard-Working Americans

Washington, Jan 1 -

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today issued the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 8 to provide much-needed certainty to families and job creators by permanently cutting taxes for 99% of taxpayers:

“The fact of the matter is that on January 1, Americans were hit with the largest tax increase in history, and I believe it is critical to reverse this to the greatest extent possible so that hard-working families can keep more of their money. While this legislation is far from perfect, it provides permanent tax relief for 99 percent of taxpayers. In addition to permanently providing relief from higher tax rates, this bill provides certainty to farmers, ranchers and small business owners across Missouri and America by permanently fixing the estate tax exemption at $5 million per individual. It also prevents families from getting hit by the Alternative Minimum Tax by permanently fixing it, and also permanently extends the child tax credit and adoption tax credit. In addition to permanently cutting taxes, this bill also tackles a number of other issues on a more temporary basis, such as extending the expiring Farm Bill for the duration of the fiscal year – including reinstating expired livestock disaster assistance programs – and protecting seniors by staving off a 27 percent cut to Medicare physician reimbursements. Finally, this legislation stops members of Congress from receiving a pay raise and freezes congressional salaries through 2014. Although this bill provides certainty in many areas, Congress still must come together to make substantial spending cuts and true deficit reduction because we cannot afford not to do so. At the end of the day, I voted for this bill because it was critical to reverse the largest tax increase in American history to the greatest extent possible.”

Luetkemeyer Victory Statement in 3rd Congressional District Race

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Following is a statement from Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer on his election in the new 3rd Congressional District of Missouri after serving the previous two terms in the current 9th Congressional District seat:

“I want to thank the people of the new 3rd Congressional District for their overwhelming support and I look forward to continuing to serve as a commonsense, conservative voice in Washington D.C. and focusing on reducing out-of-control spending, holding the line on job-killing taxes and working to create jobs for our citizens. As a lifelong resident of the district, I share the same values of the hard-working folks of central and eastern Missouri and look forward to continuing to listen to their views, priorities and concerns. As always, I will spend the majority of my time back home in Missouri so I can best serve as a liaison between 3rd District families and their government in Washington, D.C. I truly appreciate the solemn trust that I have once again been granted and I am looking forward to facing the tough challenges ahead on behalf of the people of the 3rd Congressional District.”

The 3rd Congressional District consists of all or part of the following counties: Callaway, Camden, Cole, Franklin, Gasconade, Jefferson, Lincoln, Maries, Miller, Montgomery, Osage, St. Charles and Warren.

A Historic Election…

This is a historic election with a lot at stake for our country. Casting your ballot is a critical part of our democracy and I encourage you to play your part by voting on Tuesday, November 6. Polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can also visit this link to verify your registration, find your polling place location, view a sample ballot and get additional details.