Rep. Kennedy barred from communion in R.I. Nov 23, 2009
Kennedy barred from communion in R.I. - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room. Monday, November 23, 2009. (TheHill.com)
Sen. Gregg says Federal Reserve audit amendment panders to 'populist fervor' Nov 21, 2009
Gregg says Federal Reserve audit amendment panders to 'populist fervor' - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room. Saturday, November 21, 2009. (TheHill.com)
Sen. Wyden wins big healthcare concession Nov 21, 2009
Wyden wins big healthcare concession - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room. Saturday, November 21, 2009. (TheHill.com)
GOP determined to kill health care reform Nov 17, 2009
Roy Blunt of Missouri did recently. Under fire for not producing much in the way of solutions while heading up the GOP Health Care Solutions Group, he trucked out 10 bills proposing boilerplate Republican measures like caps on malpractice awards. (Albany Times Union)
Democrats Face Pros and Cons in Nationalizing 2010 Races Nov 12, 2009
For example, the Democrats best strategy to take over the open Senate seat in Missouri would seem to be making the race a choice between Carnahan, the secretary of state, and former House Minority Whip Roy Blunt (R) instead of a referendum on Obama, who lost the state narrowly last November. The 2010 midterms will be the White House s best opportunity yet to prove that Obama s appeal is transferable to other candidates without the president on the ballot. (Roll Call)
Wagner to head Roy Blunts Senate campaign Oct 27, 2009
Wagner to head Roy Blunts Senate campaign - St. Louis Business Journal ... Wagner to head Roy Blunts Senate campaign ... Ann Wagner, of the and the , will serve as chairwoman of Roy Blunt s campaign. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Price, Gingrey receive thousands in campagin contributions from doctors and health care lobbyists Oct 17, 2009
Joe Barton of Texas, Roy Blunt of Missouri and Price. A spokesman for Price said his large health sector donations shows that doctors and the industry support his views and his opposition to Democrats' plans. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Political Grapevine Oct 8, 2009
Missouri Republican Congressman Roy Blunt looks on the bright side: "Two and a half days a week is plenty of time to consider the ideas coming out of this Democrat-led House. Imagine the damage they could do with five-day workweeks.". But Majority Leader Steny Hoyer points to appropriations bills stalled in the Senate: "It takes a long time to do it.". (Fox News)
5 comments Sep 26, 2009
Roy Blunt (MO-7) and Sec y of State Robin Carnahan (D-we don t know where she is). The Rasmussen poll shows a dead heat - 46-46 between Blunt and Carnahan. (Human Events Online)
No comments posted. Sep 21, 2009
and former Missouri Secretary of State Roy Blunt (who is Matt Blunt's father), Ann Dickinson, Charlie Dooley, L.B. Eckelkamp, Sister Antona Ebo, Cynthia Brinkley, Stephen Bradford, Ann Wagner, James Talent, William H.T. Bush, Camilla Brauer and Ethelmae Humphreys. In 2008, James B. Anderson, Rex Sinquefield and Rudolph E. Farber were selected. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Sixth Republican making SW Mo. congressional bid Sep 12, 2009
The Information you need. Saturday, September 12, 2009. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
RedState Morning Briefing Aug 28, 2009
Roy Blunt has worked his way into the top ranks of Republican leadership in Congress ... As we fight to take back Congress, we need men like Roy Blunt on our side ... Today RedState is pleased to endorse Congressman Roy Blunt for the United States Senate. (Human Events Online)
With apologies to all Aug 26, 2009
Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele will be doing some damage control with one of the GOP s leading Senate candidates after agreeing with a talk show hosts diatribe against Missouri congressman Roy Blunt. On an interview last Friday with Missouri-based conservative talk show host Vincent Jericho, Steele agreed with the host s commentary that Blunt is emblematic of the Republican Partys recent woes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
RNC chair praises Blunt after radio criticisms Aug 26, 2009
Roy Blunt as "a solid leader on the issues" Monday after its chairman failed to defend him against harsh criticism in a recent Missouri radio interview. Party Chairman Michael Steele was a guest Friday on KSGF radio in Springfield when host Vincent David Jericho leveled a series of personal attacks on Blunt, who is running for U.S. Senate. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Blunt, Carnahan campaigning at Mo. State Fair Aug 22, 2009
Roy Blunt and Democratic Secretary of State Robin Carnahan both sought to appeal to rural voters at the Missouri State Fair's annual ham breakfast. They are seeking to succeed Republican U.S. Sen. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Top Democrats Stand Firm on Public Option Aug 19, 2009
"This new political demography holds true in the House of Representatives, where the leadership of each party hails from different worlds. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic leader of the House of Representatives, represents one of America's wealthiest regions. Her San Francisco district has more than 43,700 high-end households. Fewer than 7,000 households in the western Ohio district of House Republican leader John Boehner enjoy this level of affluence.The next rung of House leadership shows the same... (CBS News -- Politics)
We want things, we just don't want to pay for them Aug 7, 2009
Roy Blunt of Missouri asked last week, when suggesting GOP House members may not propose a health care bill. Sorry, but Republicans don t get off that easily. (Cameron Observer, MO)
AP: State Sen. Purgason Announces U.S. Senate Bid Jul 30, 2009
Roy Blunt, who already has amassed almost $1. 8 million and the endorsements of numerous Republican officials. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Emerson opens $50M center Jul 28, 2009
Emerson opens $50 million data center - St. Louis Business Journal. for free extra services. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Libertarian Mo. lt. gov. candidate joins GOP Jul 24, 2009
Roy Blunt in his campaign to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Kit Bond. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Purgason expected to make US Senate bid in Missouri Jul 24, 2009
Roy Blunt is already running for next year's GOP nomination to succeed Bond. Secretary of State Robin Carnahan is the lone Democrat in the race so far. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Blunt building GOP support in Mo. Senate race Jul 22, 2009
Roy Blunt has emerged as the leader -- the result of thousands of handshakes at local GOP luncheons, a furious fundraising drive and some behind-the-scenes negotiations that racked up endorsements from almost every Republican state officeholder. Although he may still face a primary, Blunt is turning his attention to an expected November 2010 matchup with Democratic Secretary of State Robin Carnahan. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Fundraising picks up for GOP hopefuls Jul 19, 2009
Fundraising picks up for GOP Senate hopefuls. Democratic dominance may be motivating Republicans to open their wallets. (MSNBC -- Politics)
At NAACP gala, fiery words from Obama Jul 17, 2009
Among the beneficiaries: $5,000 each from the PAC went to Senator Jim DeMint of South Carolina, second-ranking House Republican Eric Cantor of Virginia, and Representative Roy Blunt, who is running for US Senate in Missouri. Romney s PAC contributed the maximum $6,800 to Republican Chris Christie s New Jersey gubernatorial campaign. (Boston Globe)
Republican Rep. Mark Kirk to run for Senate Jul 17, 2009
right, talks with House Minority Whip Roy Blunt of Missouri earlier this month before a health care news conference. Kirk will announce Monday, July 20, 2009, he is running for the Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama and presently held by Roland Burris, an Illinois Republican told The Associated Press. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Campaign finances for Missouri candidates Jul 17, 2009
Roy Blunt Republican 1. 4 million 2 million 1. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Blunt outraises Carnahan in Mo. Senate race Jul 17, 2009
Republican Roy Blunt posted a strong fundraising quarter to pull ahead of Democrat Robin Carnahan in cash available for Missouri's 2010 Senate race. Financial summaries released Wednesday show Blunt raised more than 1. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Health Insurance Is Cost Prohibitive Jul 11, 2009
I read recently that Roy Blunt and numerous congressmen are opposing real reform through a public plan option. I would like to share my story with these congressmen. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Stimulus Funds Missing Poorest Areas Jul 9, 2009
Mr Hoyer's counterpart, minority whip Roy Blunt, hails from a rural Missouri district that has only 5,200 wealthy households and whose median income is only $33,000. Income disparity - to use the class warrior's favourite term - is greatest among the districts of lawmakers that lead each party's campaign arm. (CBS News)
The GOP's New Health-Care Alternative. Join the Line Jun 18, 2009
"There'll be lots of Republican plans. I think that many of our members will want to be part of this plan," Representative Roy Blunt, a Missouri Republican in charge of the House Republican Health Care Solutions Group, said upon leaving Wednesday's press conference. "And there will be Republicans who sponsor this plan and who sponsor other plans that have slightly different ideas than this plan. On health care, we are truly the party that brings the ideas to the table that are much more... (Time.com)
Schrdinger's Elephant Jun 16, 2009
Roy Blunt, the House minority leader, put it at a press conference last week: "About 83 percent of the American people think that their current effect coverage is either good or excellent; 83 percent." He also challenged the notion that more than 40 million Americans lack insurance. "That number may be 45 million, but an awful lot of them could get insurance at work if they wanted to. An awful lot of them are healthy people under 30. But we're not satisfied. Ten million people can't get to the... (Slate)
Obama appeals for fresh startto Muslims around the world Jun 5, 2009
Representative Roy Blunt, a Missouri Republican, said Obama's speech gives "credence to the Iranian effort to enrich uranium, while apologizing for our country's possession of the weapons Iran wants.". Obama appeared to redefine the "war on terror," months after he asked US officials to stop using the term. (Boston Globe)
Blunts ordered to pay back taxes May 29, 2009
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Mo. State to research energy production May 19, 2009
Missouri State to research energy production materials - St. Louis Business Journal. for free extra services. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
D.C. Officials Still Working on Blunt’s Tax Status May 17, 2009
county clerk s office registered Abigail Blunt as a voter in February 2006, and both she and Roy Blunt are listed at the Springfield, Mo. condominium that county real estate records indicate they purchased in August 2005. (Roll Call)
Blunt: Republicans Need Ideas, Not Leaders May 9, 2009
(CBS)The Republican party would benefit more from new ideas than it would from new leaders, according to Re 0000022C p. Roy Blunt (R-Mo. . (CBS News)
FEC scorecard: 10 reports to watch Apr 15, 2009
Roy Blunt, two candidates from prominent Missouri political families. Blunt is by no means assured the nomination he is likely to be challenged in the GOP primary by former state Treasurer Sarah Steelman. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Will Senate stop the 'unreasonable' pay bill? Apr 14, 2009
Roy Blunt of Missouri said during the floor debate. To try to tell these companies how to pay the people who work for them is not the right thing to do. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Obama's Tax Proposals Cap Economic Growth Apr 6, 2009
Roy Blunt of Missouri. "Their proposal will cost any family that turns on a light switch, drives a car, plugs in an appliance, or purchases an American-made item an extra $3,100 a year," he said. (Townhall.com)
Corps abandons plan for March rise on river Mar 26, 2009
Jo Ann Emerson, Roy Blunt, Sam Graves and Todd Akin sent letters to the Corps opposing the spring rise. Gov. Jay Nixon added his voice to the plea of members of Congress. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Dr. 'Zeke' Emanuel's challenge Mar 24, 2009
Roy Blunt, Missouri Republican. "Do you agree?" Dr. Emanuel asked pointedly. (Insight on the News)
Obama drops idea to have U.S. veterans finance care Mar 20, 2009
"Pushing combat injuries onto personal insurance plans could make service to our nation a pre-existing condition," which could be used to justify the denial of private coverage, said Representative Roy Blunt, Republican of Missouri. Mr. Obama has repeatedly called health insurance for all Americans one of his priorities. (International Herald Tribune)
Congressman Roy Blunt (MO-07) Delivers Weekly Republican Address Mar 8, 2009
WASHINGTON, March 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. Representative Roy Blunt (MO-07) delivers the weekly Republican address ... "Hello, I'm Missouri Congressman Roy Blunt. I serve on the House Energy and Commerce Health Care subcommittee and chair the Health Care Solutions Working Group here in the House of Representatives. "I attended President Obama's health care summit Thursday afternoon ... "This is Roy Blunt, thanks for giving me a moment of your time.". (PR Newswire)
Obama turns spotlight to health care overhaul Mar 7, 2009
Roy Blunt of Missouri said the same at one session: "That's clearly going to be a big area of contention.". But no one told Obama he or his group would stand in the way of significant action. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Obama tries to boost nation Mar 7, 2009
Roy Blunt, Missouri Republican, said his party will work with Mr. Obama on health care, but said they will also fight to keep government from running the system. "I'm concerned that if the government steps in it will eventually push out the private health care plans millions of Americans enjoy today," Mr. Blunt said. (Insight on the News)
Obama: Status quo not on table Mar 6, 2009
Roy Blunt of Missouri said the same at one session: "That's clearly going to be a big area of contention.". Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Obama looks to reform health system Mar 6, 2009
Republican Roy Blunt of Missouri said the same at one session: That's clearly going to be a big area of contention. But no one told Mr. Obama he or his group would stand in the way of significant action. (Globe and Mail)
GOP's Blunt: Obama's Healthcare Kills Competition Mar 4, 2009
Roy Blunt, a Missouri representative assigned to lead the Republican efforts on healthcare reform, disagreed. "If the government is one of the competitors, eventually there are no competitors left," Blunt told the same meeting. (Newsmax)
A Formidable Candidate Feb 25, 2009
Roy Blunt of southwest Missouri will be a candidate for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Kit Bond, who announced in January that he plans to retire. Blunt, 59, has been in the House since 1997 and is a former Missouri secretary of state. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Sources: Blunt to run for Senate in 2010 Feb 20, 2009
Roy Blunt to run for Senate in 2010 ... Roy Blunt , who has represented southwestern Missouri in the U.S. House of Representative for 12 years, is reportedly interested in moving over to the U.S. Senate ... - People close to Missouri congressman Roy Blunt say he is running for the U.S. Senate in 2010. (MSNBC -- Politics)
GOP's Roy Blunt To Run for U.S. Senate Feb 19, 2009
People close to Missouri congressman Roy Blunt say he is running for the U.S. Senate in 2010. People familiar with Blunt's intentions say the Republican will announce his candidacy Thursday. (Newsmax)
Blunt to run for Bond's senate seat Feb 19, 2009
Roy Blunt, R-District 7, plans to throw his hat in the race Thursday for the U.S. Senate seat Sen. Kit Bond will vacate in 2010, according to media reports. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Mo. to get $4B from stimulus package Feb 14, 2009
to get $4B from stimulus package - St. Louis Business Journal. for free extra services. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Former Missouri governor to work at Washington lobby firm Feb 9, 2009
Roy Blunt, who is Matt Blunt's father. Among the firm's former employees is Jared Craighead, who subsequently served as a policy adviser in Blunt's office and then as executive director of the Missouri Republican Party during Blunt's tenure. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
