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A rigged housing market puts the American Dream further and further out of reach
In real estate, as in every sector of our economy, opportunity should be visible and accessible to everyone willing to compete For generations, homeownership has been the foundation of the American Dream . It is how families build wealth, stability, and both memories and a future for their children. It is how communities grow stronger and more secure. Yet today, as housing grows more expensive and inventory more constrained, that dream feels increasingly out of reach.
'America First' means investing in smart global health
OPINION: When the Trump administration announced its America First Global Health Strategy in September, it sent an unmistakable message: U.S. global health investments must deliver real, measurable value for the American people. I couldn’t agree more. This strategy is designed to direct resources toward efforts that make America safer and stronger while expecting partner nations to step up as well. Although the strategy is sound in principle, it still requires robust funding.
FAIR model is America's best path forward on research funding
As the former chairman of the Senate funding committee for health research, I worked closely with the Trump administration on health research funding before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. I saw firsthand how President Donald Trump showed the world that the United States was No. 1 in health research through groundbreaking initiatives such as Operation Warp Speed and the RADx testing program.
Opinion | Check the Box for Secure Voting
After the Watergate scandal, Congress considered providing public funds for campaigns as a bulwark against corruption. Policymakers established the Presidential Election Campaign Fund tax checkoff program, which first appeared on tax forms in 1976 to give taxpayers the option to direct public money toward the campaigns of presidential candidates, who in turn agreed to spending limits. But as campaign costs increased, the program failed to keep pace.
Opinion | Check the Box for Secure Voting
The Presidential Election Campaign Fund is obsolete, but here’s a way to revive the idea behind it. American taxpayers have contributed more than $14 million to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund since January. They do so by checking a box on their income tax returns to allocate $3 (or $6 if filing jointly) of their taxes. Unfortunately, these donations go into a fund that does almost nothing to support elections.
Val Demings, Roy Blunt: Democracy works best across the aisle
Fitch’s recent lowering of America’s credit rating, combined with the coming spending battles this fall that could prompt a government shutdown, make it clear that we have reached a critical moment in our democracy. In a sense, it’s the culmination of trends that have been growing for more than a decade. Since as far back as 2010, more new members have come to Congress after promising voters what they won’t do (e.g., raise the debt limit, cut entitlements) rather than what they will.
Roy Blunt and Val Demings: Democracy works best when lawmakers work across the aisle
Fitch’s recent lowering of America’s credit rating, combined with the coming spending battles this fall that could prompt a government shutdown, make it clear that we have reached a critical moment in our democracy. In a sense, it’s the culmination of trends that have been growing for more than a decade. Since as far back as 2010, more new members have come to Congress after promising voters what they won’t do (e.g., raise the debt limit, cut entitlements) rather than what they will.
Patent trolls are stifiling American technological innovation
Technology and innovation have spurred a rapid shift in the health care landscape. In light of these changes, policymakers must reassess how they approach expanding access to quality care. Removing barriers that obstruct the development and spread of cutting-edge products, including at agencies like the U.S. International Trade Commission, is closely connected to the long-term outlook for expanded health care access, particularly in rural areas.
FORMER U.S. SENATOR ROY BLUNT TO LEAD STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Local News Tweet Share LinkedIn Email The State Historical Society of Missouri board of trustees has elected recently retired U.Senator Roy Blunt as president of the State Historical Society for a three-year term.The State Historical Society of Missouri is celebrating its 125th anniversary of founding by the Missouri Press Association in 1898 and its establishment as a trustee of the state a year later.The State Historical Society collects, preserves and shares with the public materials...
A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of the Reserve Officers Association, now known as the Reserve Organization of America. (S.Res. 820)
Add a note about this resolution. Your note is for you and will not be shared with anyone. Because you are a member of panel, your positions on legislation and notes below will be shared with the panel administrators. (More Info) Sponsor and status Roy Blunt Sponsor. Senior Senator for Missouri. Republican.
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to present the statue of Harry S. Truman from the people of Missouri. (S.Con.Res. 44)
Add a note about this resolution. Your note is for you and will not be shared with anyone. Because you are a member of panel, your positions on legislation and notes below will be shared with the panel administrators. (More Info) Sponsor and status Roy Blunt Sponsor. Senior Senator for Missouri. Republican.
A bill to amend section 301 of title 44, United States Code, to establish a term for the appointment of the Director of the Government Publishing Office. (S. 4791)
Add a note about this bill. Your note is for you and will not be shared with anyone. Because you are a member of panel, your positions on legislation and notes below will be shared with the panel administrators. (More Info) Sponsor and status Introduced Sep 6, 2022 117th Congress (2021–2023) Status Passed Senate (House next) on Sep 6, 2022 This bill passed in the Senate on September 6, 2022 and goes to the House next for consideration.
Biden Student Loan Proposal “A One-Two Punch for Hardworking Americans”
Posted Thursday, September 1, 2022 10:55 am By Roy Blunt U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement on the Biden administration’s plan to extend the student loan repayment pause and forgive loan debt for high-income Americans. “The administration’s student loan plan is a one-two punch for hardworking Americans,” said Blunt. “It’s a handout for high-income college and advanced degree graduates paid for by taxpayers who had no part in taking out these loans.
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Opinion: Increased access to mental health services is vital - Springfield Business Journal
Editor's Note: This opinion piece by U.S. Sens. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, and Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, first ran at USAToday.com. President John F. Kennedy signed a revolutionary piece of legislation into law on Oct. 31, 1963. No longer would Americans with behavioral health issues be warehoused in asylums. Instead, the Community Mental Health Act would fund clinics so that people with mental health issues and addiction could receive help right in their own communities.
Our clinics meet mental health needs and lighten the load on police. Let's go nationwide.
We know Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics get people the care they need. It's more important than ever that we expand them nationwide. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Roy Blunt Opinion contributors President John F. Kennedy signed a revolutionary piece of legislation into law on Oct. 31, 1963. No longer would Americans with behavioral health issues be warehoused in asylums.
Our clinics meet mental health needs and lighten the load on police. Let's go nationwide.
President John F. Kennedy signed a revolutionary piece of legislation into law on Oct. 31, 1963. No longer would Americans with behavioral health issues be warehoused in asylums. Instead, the Community Mental Health Act would fund clinics so that people with mental health issues and addiction could receive help right in their own communities. Less than a month later, Kennedy was tragically assassinated in Dallas. And, sadly, his goal never came to pass.
A resolution congratulating the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats men’s basketball team on winning the 2022 Men’s Division II National Collegiate Athletics Association National Championship. (S.Res. 649)
Add a note about this resolution. Your note is for you and will not be shared with anyone. Because you are a member of panel, your positions on legislation and notes below will be shared with the panel administrators. (More Info) Sponsor and status Introduced May 24, 2022 117th Congress (2021–2023) Status Agreed To (Simple Resolution) on May 24, 2022 This simple resolution was agreed to on May 24, 2022. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.
Roy Blunt, Ken Paxton, Kevin Miller, Hayden Ludwig
Roy Blunt Ken Paxton Kevin Miller Hayden Ludwig January 11, 2022 On today's show: Roy Blunt, U.S. Senator from Missouri and ranking member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, discusses the upcoming vote in the U.S. Senate to change the filibuster and pave the way for the elections takeover bill. Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, discusses President Biden’s Atlanta speech pushing the Democrats’ elections takeover bill.
System for liver transplants is rigged against those who live in the Midwest or South
U.S. Sens. Roy Blunt of Missouri and Jerry Moran of Kansas Imagine you receive a devastating diagnosis: You have stage 4 liver cancer. Your doctor tells you the only thing that will save your life is a liver transplant. You are not alone. Today, just under 100 Kansans and more than 140 Missourians are waiting on a national list to receive a liver. But as you wait, your name is never called.
Opinion: Saving America’s wildlife a bipartisan issue - Springfield Business Journal
Editor's Note: This opinion piece by U.S. Sens. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, and Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, first ran at FoxNews.com. At a time when it has become difficult to find many areas of agreement in Washington, the outdoors has proven to be a real uniting force.
Fox News OpEd By Sens. Heinrich, Blunt: Democrats And Republicans Can Work Together To Save America’s Wildlife
U.S. SENATE News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an op-ed published by Fox News, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) describe how their bipartisan Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA) of 2021 would invest in proactive, on-the-ground conservation work led by states, territories, and Tribal nations to support the long-term health of fish and wildlife habitat all across America.
Democrats and Republicans can work together to save America's wildlife Original
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! At a time when it has become difficult to find many areas of agreement in Washington, the outdoors have proven to be a real uniting force. The two of us were proud to help lead the bipartisan effort last year to pass the historic Great American Outdoors Act into law, which is already helping us tackle the longstanding infrastructure backlog at our national parks and public lands.
Democrats' tax-and-spend bill promises more economic pain for Missouri families
After the pandemic forced many families to alter or cancel plans for get-togethers last year, many of us were looking forward to a more traditional holiday season this year. Instead, people are realizing they’re either going to have to scale back their celebrations or be prepared to pay a lot more for them.
A resolution expressing support for the designation of “Public Radio Music Day” and deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States. (S.Res. 444)
History Nov 4, 2021 Introduced Bills and resolutions are referred to committees which debate the bill before possibly sending it on to the whole chamber. Nov 4, 2021 Agreed To The resolution was passed in a vote in the Senate. A simple resolution is not voted on in the other chamber and does not have the force of law. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. S.Res. 444 is a simple resolution in the United States Congress.
Expanding the Supreme Court Is a Bad Road to Go Down
In 1937, after a series of rulings undercutting his New Deal legislation, President Franklin Roosevelt proposed expanding the Supreme Court to as many as 15 justices. His attempt to use brute political force to seize control of the Supreme Court was and still is widely criticized. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg herself said, I think it was a bad idea when President Franklin Roosevelt tried to pack the court. She added: Nine seems to be a good number.
Blunt: Expanding the Supreme Court is a bad road to go down
In 1937, after a series of rulings undercutting his New Deal legislation, President Franklin Roosevelt proposed expanding the Supreme Court to as many as 15 justices. His attempt to use brute political force to seize control of the Supreme Court was – and still is – widely criticized. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg herself said, “I think it was a bad idea when President Franklin Roosevelt tried to pack the court.” She added: “Nine seems to be a good number.
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2021, as “Silver Star Service Banner Day”. (S.Res. 197)
History Apr 29, 2021 Introduced Bills and resolutions are referred to committees which debate the bill before possibly sending it on to the whole chamber. Apr 29, 2021 Agreed To The resolution was passed in a vote in the Senate. A simple resolution is not voted on in the other chamber and does not have the force of law. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. S.Res. 197 is a simple resolution in the United States Congress.
Roy Blunt: Don't pack the U.S. Supreme Court
1 of 2 FILE — In this May 17, 2016 file photo, Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo. participates in a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, with Senate Republican Leadership. A debate Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, featuring Blunt and his Democratic challenger, Jason Kander, could have ramifications far beyond the borders of Missouri. Control of the Senate is up for grabs in November, and polls show a close race in Missouri. FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2015 file photo, Sen.
Cape, Jackson cancel cleanup day for parks due to weather but offer alternatives
This weekend was supposed to be an opportunity for volunteers to help clean up the parks in Cape Girardeau and Jackson. But anticipated rain on Saturday has led organizers of both events to cancel. Still, there are ways to help out when it stops raining. Individuals and groups who would like to volunteer to help clean up the Cape Girardeau parks at another pre-arranged time should contact Brock Davis at 339-6340 or bdavis@cityofcape.org.
Cape, Jackson seeking volunteers for park clean-up days
If you enjoy being outdoors and helping beautify our community, there are a couple opportunities Saturday to help in Cape Girardeau and Jackson. The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department and Keep Cape Beautiful Committee are hosting Friends of the Parks Day and the Great Cape Cleanup from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are encouraged to come to Capaha Park shelter No. 3 at 8:30 in the morning.
Memorial mostly well received
The Missouri chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America created a traveling memorial for the 46 Missouri children who died by gun homicide in 2020. The memorial, which consists of 46 T-shirts and a banner, calls attention to the lives cut short and the grieving families left behind. It was displayed from April 8-18 at the First Presbyterian Church Peace Park in downtown Cape Girardeau. I want to publicly thank Rev.
Mad queen of the Anglo-Saxons abdicates her throne
Marjorie Taylor Greene was readying her assault, like that legendary Anglo-Saxon warrior Canute the Great at Assandun. The QAnon-friendly first-term Georgia congresswoman, who was banned from any committee assignments shortly after she was sworn in, was poised to launch her "America First Caucus" with Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), an anti-Semitic conspiracy theorist so odious that his siblings cut an ad in 2018 endorsing his opponent. They were going to be legends.
SEMO Cyber Defense program takes home ninth win at competition
The Southeast Missouri State University Cyber Defense Team members pose for a photo with their third-place trophy win in the virtual 2021 Erich J. Spenger Midwest Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition on Tuesday.
Risking Missourians' health care
The Missouri legislature returned from its annual spring break and wasted no time putting the health care of almost 1 million Missourians in jeopardy. The Senate recently added an anti-birth control amendment to a mandatory Medicaid spending bill, which prohibits the program from providing some forms of birth control.
Sen. Roy Blunt: Don't pack Supreme Court - here's the truth behind Democrats' radical push for 'reform' Original
Last year, prominent Democrats attempted to stop the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court by threatening to pack the court in retaliation to her nomination. Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., told his colleagues that "nothing is off the table next year." President Joe Biden made good on that promise with the creation of a 36-member commission to "reform" the court. The only thing Democrats truly think needs to be reformed is the number of liberal justices on the court.
Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt won’t seek re-election in 2022
Search Eedition Home Coronavirus Jobs Homes Legals Spaces KC Weddings Contact us Mobile & Apps Archives Government & Politics U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, a Missouri Republican, said Monday he won’t run for re-election. RELATED STORIES TRENDING Copyright Commenting Policy Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Personal Information Terms of Service
Biden kicks off administration with job-destroying energy moves
Affordable energy is important for our entire country, but it’s especially important where we live — for families, farmers, manufacturers and small business owners. Unfortunately, President Biden has started his administration off with a rush to reinstate some of the worst Obama-era energy policies. These are policies that will destroy jobs, raise costs and make us less competitive at a time when we’re fighting for our economy.
Opinion: Biden starts tenure with job-destroying energy moves
Affordable energy is important for our entire country, but it’s especially important where we live – for families, farmers, manufacturers and small-business owners. Unfortunately, President Joe Biden has started his administration off with a rush to reinstate some of the worst Obama-era energy policies. These are policies that will destroy jobs, raise costs and make us less competitive at a time when we’re fighting for our economy.
Former Missouri Lawmaker Scott Sifton Seeks U.S. Senate Seat Held By Roy Blunt
Scott Sifton, a former Missouri State Senator, is the first Democrat to announce plans to run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Roy Blunt. The environmental lawyer who lives in south St. Louis County made the announcement Monday via a video released on social media. “Missouri needs a senator who promotes truth, not conspiracy theories. And equality, not hate.
Ste. Genevieve: The rich history of Americas newest National Park
From left: Missouri State Representative Dale Wright, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt, Missouri Department of Natural Resources Director Carol Comer, National Park Service Midwest Region Director Bert Frost, and Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park Superintendent Chris Collins unveils the official sign for the Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park on Nov. 2. The story of Ste. Genevieve is an important part of who we are as a nation.
How you can help KC’s Negro Leagues Baseball Museum honor its great American legacy
The Negro Leagues’ story is a uniquely American one. Star file photo On a mild Chicago afternoon on Oct. 20, 1924, the Kansas City Monarchs baseball team took the field against the Hilldale Daisies in the final game of the first Negro World Series. Tied at four games apiece, both sides pitched shutouts for seven innings, until Kansas City exploded for five runs in the eighth.
Review of Coronavirus Response Efforts | United States Senate Committee on Appropriations
Subcommittee Hearing Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM Location: G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building Presiding: Senator Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) Hearing to review Coronavirus Response Efforts NOTE: Pursuant to guidance from the CDC and OAP, Senate office buildings are not open to the public other than official business visitors and credentialed press at this time.
NIH 'Shark Tank' on track to produce quick, inexpensive COVID-19 tests by fall: Senators Original
Imagine being able to take a test to find out whether you have COVID-19 and get the result in minutes, not days. Imagine also that the test costs $1 or $5 so that you could take tests as often as you want. Think how much easier that would make it for doctors to treat patients and for public health departments to track down and isolate those exposed to the virus.
Sen. Roy Blunt: Coronavirus vaccine - How Operation Warp Speed will enable us to quickly achieve our goals
This week the world reached a grim milestone in the coronavirus pandemic. More than half a million lives have been lost, and more than a quarter of coronavirus deaths have been in the United States. The pandemic also has taken a devastating toll on our economy and dramatically changed daily life for all Americans. The one thing that will get us back to where we want to be is a safe, effective and widely available vaccine.
Review of Operation Warp Speed: Researching, Manufacturing, & Distributing a Safe & Effective Coronavirus Vaccine | United States Senate Committee on Appropriations
Subcommittee Hearing Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Date: Thursday, July 2, 2020 Add to my Calendar Time: 10:00 AM Location: 106 Dirksen Senate Office Building Presiding: Senator Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) Hearing to review Operation Warp Speed: the researching, manufacturing, and distributing of a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine NOTE: For this hearing, the Senate Committee on Appropriations will follow guidelines developed in consultation...
COLUMN: Honoring our men and women in blue
You are here Home » COLUMN: Honoring our men and women in blue Published by admin on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 8:34am Every May, thousands of law enforcement officers make their way to Washington, D.C., for National Police Week. It’s an opportunity to spend time with our men and women in blue and to say thank you to them and their families. But due to the challenges of the coronavirus, this year’s Police Week was held virtually.
King of confusion Coronavirus response defies common sense
Corona means crown, which makes sense because it's definitely presented itself as the king of confusion. So many mixed messages, and I know I'm not alone when I say that enough is enough. I'm all about taking precautions and using wisdom, but I'm not into ridiculousness, and there's plenty of that right now. Let's start with the nonstop commercials ordering people to stay home. They're maddening, and I don't even watch television much.
Congratulations to Cape superintendent Neil Glass
Cape Girardeau School District superintendent Neil Glass was recently recognized with the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) New Superintendent Award for the Southeast District. The honor is reserved for superintendents in their second or third year. Glass has been in his current position since July 2017 and previously served the district as assistant superintendent for administrative services.
The dark side of quarantines, Covid anxiety and who's in charge
Suicides have bumped up locally along with drug hospitalizations. Saint Francis Healthcare System now offers antibody testing and a pathway for those who've recovered to donate plasma to aid others. And, contrary to some concerns voiced in online commentary, a group of local officials are, in fact, meeting daily to chart a course for Cape Girardeau County, analyzing local numbers while listening to guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control, White House task force and Missouri governor.
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