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First Known Use: 14th century
noun, often attributive \ˈbläk\
: a solid piece of material (such as rock or wood) that has flat sides and is usually square or rectangular in shape
: an area of land surrounded by four streets in a city
: the length of one city block
Full Definition of BLOCK
: a compact usually solid piece of substantial material especially when worked or altered to serve a particular purpose: asa : the piece of wood on which the neck of a person condemned to be beheaded is laid for executionb : a mold or form on which articles are shaped or displayedc : a hollow rectangular building unit usually of artificial materiald : a lightweight usually cubical and solid wooden or plastic building toy that is usually provided in setse : the casting that contains the cylinders of an internal combustion enginef : starting block
a : obstacleb : an obstruction of an opponent's play in sports; especially : a halting or impeding of the progress or movement of an opponent in football by use of the bodyc (1) : interruption of normal physiological function (as of a tissue or organ); especially : heart block (2) : local anesthesia (as by injection) produced by interruption of the flow of impulses along a nerved : interruption or cessation especially of train of thought by competing thoughts or psychological suppression — compare writer's block
slang : head 1 <threatened to knock his block off>
: a wooden or metal case enclosing one or more pulleys and having a hook, eye, or strap by which it may be attached
: a piece of material (as wood or linoleum) having on its surface a hand-cut design from which impressions are to be printed
a (1) : a usually rectangular space (as in a city) enclosed by streets and occupied by or intended for buildings (2) : the distance along one of the sides of such a blockb (1) : a large building divided into separate functional units (2) : a line of row houses (3) : a distinctive part of a building or integrated group of buildings
: a platform from which property is sold at auction
a : a quantity, number, or section of things dealt with as a unitb : bloc 2
— on the block
: for sale
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Examples of BLOCK
- a wall built out of concrete blocks
- We took a walk around the block.
- She lived on our block.
- The store is three blocks down on the right.
- Our hotel is a block from the ocean.
Origin of BLOCK
Middle English blok, from Middle French & Middle Dutch; Middle French bloc, from Middle Dutch blok; akin to Old High German bloh block
Related to BLOCK
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Rhymes with BLOCK
: to be placed in front of (something, such as a road or path) so that people or things cannot pass through
: to place something in front of (something, such as a road) so that people or things cannot go into the area
: to stop (someone or something) from moving through or going by
Full Definition of BLOCK
transitive verb
a : to make unsuitable for passage or progress by obstructionb archaic : blockadec : to hinder the passage, progress, or accomplishment of by or as if by interposing an obstructiond : to shut off from viewe : to interfere usually legitimately with (as an opponent) in various games or sportsf : to prevent normal functioning or action ofg : to restrict the exchange of (as currency or checks)
: to mark or indicate the outline or chief lines of <block out a design>
: to shape on, with, or as if with a block <block a hat>
: to secure, support, or provide with a block
: to work out or chart the movements of (as stage performers) —often used with out
: to make (two or more lines of writing or type) flush at the left or at both left and right
intransitive verb
: to block an opponent in sports
— block·er noun
Examples of BLOCK
- There's an accident blocking the road.
- The entrance was blocked by a gate.
- Blood clots have completely blocked one of his arteries.
- The protesters blocked the road with parked vehicles.
- The ambulance was blocked by cars in the road.
- An accident was blocking traffic.
- Could you move to the left, please. You're blocking my light.
- a shield that blocks the wind
- Several senators are trying to block the passage of the bill.
- His vote blocked the treaty.
First Known Use of BLOCK
biographical name \ˈbläk\
Definition of BLOCK
Herbert Lawrence 1909–2001 Her*block \ˈhər-ˌbläk\ Am. editorial cartoonist
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Office of Student ResearchChild Study Center: Yale Autism Program; Developmental Electrophysiology Lab; NIMH Research Training Program in Childhood-onset Neuropsychiatric Disorders; Albert J. Solnit Integrated Training; McPartland Lab
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- McPartland, J., Crowley, M., Perszyk, D., Mukerji, C., Naples, A., Wu, J. & Mayes, L. (2012). Preserved reward outcome processing in ASD as revealed by event-related potentials. Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 4:16. PMID: 22958616.
- McPartland, J., Reichow, B. & Volkmar, F. (2012). Sensitivity and specificity of proposed DSM-V diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 51(4), 368-383.

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ACT is a blood clotting test that is used primarily to monitor high doses of unfractionated (standard) heparin anticoagulant therapy. Heparin is a blood clotting inhibitor that is usually given either intravenously (IV) or by injection. In moderate doses, heparin is used to help prevent and treat inappropriate blood clot formation (thrombosis or thromboembolism) and is monitored using the partial thromboplastin time (PTT) test or the heparin antifactor Xa test. Monitoring is a vital part of the anticoagulation therapy because a particular quantity of heparin will affect each person a little bit differently. If the amount of heparin administered is insufficient to inhibit the body's clotting system, blood clots may form in blood vessels throughout the body. If there is too much heparin, the patient may experience excessive, even life-threatening, bleeding.
High doses of heparin are given before, during, and for a short time after, open heart surgeries. During these operations, the patient's heart and lungs are often bypassed. Their blood is filtered and oxygenated outside of the body using mechanical devices. The blood's contact with artificial surfaces activates platelets and coagulation, initiating a sequence of steps that results in blood clot formation. A high dose of heparin prevents clot formation but leaves the body in a delicate dynamic balance between clotting and bleeding. At this level of anticoagulation, the PTT is no longer clinically useful as a monitoring tool. The PTT test involves an in vitro clotting reaction and at high levels of heparin, it will not clot.
The ACT is a rapid test that can be performed at a person's bedside prior to surgery or other medical procedures and in or near the operating room at intervals during and immediately after surgery. Like the PTT, it measures the inhibiting effect that heparin and other antithrombotic medications have on the body's clotting system, not the actual level of heparin in the blood. ACT testing allows relatively rapid changes in heparin infusion, helping to achieve and maintain a constant level of anticoagulation. Once surgery is complete and the patient has been stabilized, heparin doses are typically decreased.
The sensitivity of the ACT test to heparin depends on the method used. Some ACT tests are designed to monitor lower levels of heparin while others are best at monitoring high levels of heparin. When heparin reaches therapeutic maintenance levels, the ACT is usually replaced as a monitoring tool by the PTT test.
The ACT test is sometimes used to monitor regular-dose heparin therapy in people with documented lupus anticoagulant (LAC). The PTT test cannot be used in those patients becuase LAC interferes with the PTT test.
The ACT test may also be used to monitor the inhibiting effect of a new class of drugs called direct thrombin inhibitors (e.g., bivalirudin, argatroban) on the clotting system.
How is the sample collected for testing?
A blood sample is obtained by inserting a needle into a vein in the arm.
NOTE: If undergoing medical tests makes you or someone you care for anxious, embarrassed, or even difficult to manage, you might consider reading one or more of the following articles: Coping with Test Pain, Discomfort, and Anxiety, Tips on Blood Testing, Tips to Help Children through Their Medical Tests, and Tips to Help the Elderly through Their Medical Tests.
Another article, Follow That Sample, provides a glimpse at the collection and processing of a blood sample and throat culture.
Is any test preparation needed to ensure the quality of the sample?
No test preparation is needed.
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If this goes down, I don't want to hear anyone complaining about Bower ANYMORE! This is grand larceny!
The Bobcats lost some $18M last year. I can see why they want to dump salary long term. It doesn't very little for them the next two years. I have a feeling Devin Brown may be added to even things out a little more.
If this goes down, I don't want to hear anyone complaining about Bower ANYMORE! This is grand larceny!
Emeka scored 28 points and had 9 rebounds in a game against the Clippers last year. All things being equal, can you imagine TC scoring 28 points under ANY circumstances AT ALL??????
Hornets need more strength underneath on both ends. This would be unbelievable.
Don't get me wrong, I really like this deal if it goes through. But, it's not going to suddenly elevate us to title contenders. Now, if Julian Wright can step up, along with elevated bench play led by the rooks, then we could have a nice little squad.Originally Posted by NBA Champs
You've repeated this sentiment all offseason and argued with everyone who would disagree with you about it. When will you concede the fact that the Hornets are not trying to dump salary. They want to improve and Chandler was no longer part of those plans after the many faults of last season.Originally Posted by Napoleon Solo
Oh trust me...Okafor is a great guy! He's definitely one of the many NBA players that give back to the community
2007-2008 G 82 GP 82Originally Posted by West Coast Hornet
We're good..he's turned into War-Machine!
i heard bobby hebert (i know this isnt a great source) on the radio today saying the hornets are still talking to Big Baby, what do yall think this trade means in terms to our interest in him or maybe Hakeem Warrick?
Before everyone gets carried away, check out Okafor's Roland Rating compared to Tyson's.
Okafor - +3.5
Chandler - +2.1
Now keep in mind, the highest on Charlotte's entire team is only 6 for Wallace while Paul had something insane like 17.
In 2007-2008, before being injured Chandler was a 3.1 and Okafor was a 0.
It's not nearly as one-sided as it appears.
The reason it's a good deal is not that the talent is so much different, it's that you either way you are paying one of these guys big money and the Hornets think Chandler is tainted goods, then go with the guy that still has a little more upside because he's never played on a winner with a great PG.
Good trade. If Okafor gets half the bump that Chandler did by playing with Paul, this will be a fantastic deal. If both were totally healthy, it's very debatable over who is better imo.
Bingo. The fact that he's played all 82 games the past two seasons is as important to me as anything else. Whether it's been BD, Mashburn, Tyson, Peja, etc., our high-salary guys ALWAYS seem to end up sidelined. Having a bigtime contributor who can also stay healthy would be golden.Originally Posted by West Coast Hornet
Boo-yah! Shinn said we wouldn't make any trades that would hurt the team to shed payroll. Some people just like to talk and not listen(or in this instance, read)Originally Posted by Saints Fan in A
I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it.
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"Still here dancing with the Googrux King, we'll be drinking Big Whiskey while we dance and sing..."
-R.I.P. LeRoi Moore(1961-2008)
I think you must have me mistaken for someone else.Originally Posted by Saints Fan in A
If the Hornets can still somehow get Big Baby, this will be a great off season. I say this is as a huge critic and hater of Shinn/Scott.Originally Posted by pjk481
But I will give credit where it's due.
the hornets don't need big baby or to overpay for him. a high reward value contract would help just as much.
Past 2 seasons, full 82 games. I suppose that's one of the key points when the front office was discussing the pros and cons of the deal.Originally Posted by West Coast Hornet
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Didn't you say that you wouldn't be surprised if we traded paul b/c of our cheap owner? I remember you saying that you would rather start a team with carmelo than paul as wellOriginally Posted by Napoleon Solo
I may. And if I do, I apologize. To be honest, it can be taken as a general statement to the other 50% of the board who insist on listening to the talking heads of ESPN instead of believing the ownership and management when they say that they will make moves to get better.Originally Posted by Napoleon Solo
To be fair though, I'd rather believe ESPN than Bower or Shinn
While our frontcourt would be pretty undersized, I think our team would have quality depth for the first time in a while. That would be great, and something that Scott and Co. have repeated over and over as their main mission this offseason.Originally Posted by ULsaint
Trading for Okafor also means we can sign a smaller big in free agency, not someone like a Mikki Moore who can play PF/C.Originally Posted by geaux hornets
President of the New Orleans Bucs Rebrand Campaign
And again, you'd be wrong. They said that they would keep the pick, even though ESPN speculated that they'd trade the pick. Bower was right, and ESPN was wrong. Not only that, we traded for another pick for Thornton. They don't have any "in's" with the Hornets. Hell, the local guys barely do. They always speculate because they don't know and can't find out. Again, egg on their face.Originally Posted by Napoleon Solo
I would love to get Warrick and Joe Smith with the MLE/Bi-Annual.Originally Posted by NIH
I'm still a little undecided but I think I like it.
Chandler's foot is garbage. It's a chronic condition. They'd have to pay him for the next two years and probably wouldn't get much production in return. With Okafor, they take on more money over more years, but they get a guy who will likely be more productive. They're going to get plenty of cap space in two years when Peja, Mo Pete, etc. are gone so I guess they figure try to unload Chandler and get quality back for him now. The only issue I have is that I know Okafor struggled with injuries once upon a time.
All in all, it definitely makes the Hornets better in the short term. We'll see what it does over the long term...
If we add Warrick on top of this I'll do a backflip...Originally Posted by Saints Fan in A
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Illinois Treasurer
|Illinois Treasurer
|General information
|Office Type:
|Office website:
|Official Link
|Term limits:
|Length of term:
|4 years
|Illinois Constitution, Article V, Section 1
|Selection Method:
|Current Officeholder
|Dan Rutherford
|Officeholder Party:
|Assumed office:
|January 10, 2011
|Next election:
|November 4, 2014
|Last election:
|November 2, 2010
|Other Illinois Executive Offices
|Governor • Lieutenant Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • Treasurer • Auditor • Comptroller • Superintendent of Education • Agriculture Director • Insurance Director • Natural Resources Director • Labor Director • Illinois Commerce Commission
The treasurer is responsible for maintaining the state funds and acting as the state's bank.
Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Dan Rutherford. He served previously in the Illinois State Senate, representing District 53 from 2003 to 2010 and serving as an Assistant Minority Leader. Before becoming a Senator, Rutherford was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1993 to 2003. Rutherford was first elected Treasurer in 2010, succeeding Alexi Giannoulias.[1] Rutherford's term as Treasurer expires in 2015.
Rutherford graduated from Illinois State University with his Bachelor's degree in 1978.[2] Rutherford also served as a Legislative Assistant for former State Representative Tom Ewing from 1978 to 1980 and was a Business Executive. [2]
The treasurer's office is authorized by Article V, Section 1 of the Illinois Constitution.
Article V, Section 1
|Officers: The Executive Branch shall include a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller and Treasurer elected by the electors of the State. They shall keep the public records and maintain a residence at the seat of government during their terms of office.
Here is a list of the standard qualifications necessary under Illinois State Law in order to be considered for the Office of Treasurer:
- To be eligible to hold the office of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller or Treasurer, a person must be:
- a United States citizen, at least twenty-five (25) years old
- a resident of this State for the three years preceding his election (Illinois Constitution, Article V § 3)
According to Article V, Section 2 of the state constitution, state treasurers shall hold office for four years beginning on the second Monday of January after their election and until their successors are qualified. The state treasurer be elected at the general election in 1978 and every four years thereafter.
Article V, Section 7 of the Illinois Constitution addresses vacancies in the office of the treasurer. If the Treasurer...fails to qualify or if his office becomes vacant, the Governor shall fill the office by appointment. The appointee shall hold office until the elected officer qualifies or until a successor is elected and qualified as may be provided by law and shall not be subject to removal by the Governor.
The specific duties of the treasurer are outlined in Article V, Section 18 of the Illinois Constitution.
Article V, Section 18, Treasuruer - Duties: "The Treasurer, in accordance with law, shall be responsible for the safekeeping and investment of monies and securities deposited with him, and for their disbursement upon order of the Comptroller."
The main duty performed by this office is investing the state money collected and distributing it as needed. The office offers programs to help state citizens with their own financial well being such as classes to help manage money. A college savings program is also run by the office to help students in need as well as keeping track and returning unclaimed property.
The main divisions within the office of Illinois Treasurer include:[3]
- Accounting
- Banking
- Bright Start College Savings Program
- Capital Litigation
- Cultivate Illinois
- Business Invest
- E-Pay
- Estate Tax Division
- Executive Inspector General
- External Affairs
- Finally Home
- Financial Education
- Fiscal Operations
- Illinois Funds
- Information Technology (IT)
- Internal Audit
- Law Division
- Legislative Affairs
- Opportunity Illinois
- Personnel
- Press Office
- Scheduling & Events Management
- State Treasurer's TDD Line
- Unclaimed Property Division
- Warrant Division
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
In 2012, the treasurer was paid an estimated $135,669. This figure comes from the Council of State Governments.
In 2010, the Illinois Treasurer was paid an estimated $130,800 according to the Council of State Governments.[4]
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Contact Information
Illinois State Treasurer's Office
219 Statehouse
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: 217-782-2211
Fax: 217-785-2777
See also
- Treasurer
- Dan Rutherford
- Illinois Governor Pat Quinn
- Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
- Illinois Attorney General
- Illinois Secretary of State
External links
- ↑ "New Ill. GOP comptroller, treasurer: no blank checks for Dem gov's borrowing," Illinois Statehouse News, November 10, 2010
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Illinois Treasurer "Meet Treasurer Rutherford" Accessed July 28, 2012
- ↑ Illinois Treasurer "Our offices" Accessed July 28, 2012
- ↑ The Council of State Governments,"The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," retrieved September 5, 2012
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Blaine Luetkemeyer
|Blaine Luetkemeyer
|U.S. House, Missouri, District 3
|In office
|Term ends
|January 5, 2015
|Years in position
|Kenny Hulshof (R)
|Base salary
|Elections and appointments
|Last election
|November 6, 2012
|First elected
|November 3, 1998
|Next general
|November 4, 2014
|Campaign $
|Term limits
|Prior offices
|Missouri Tourism Director
|Missouri House of Representatives from the 115th district
|Lincoln University
|Date of birth
|May 7, 1952
|Place of birth
|Jefferson City, Missouri
|Banker, Rancher, Business Owner
|Net worth
|Roman Catholic
|Office website
|Campaign website
- 1 Biography
- 2 Career
- 3 Committee assignments
- 4 Issues
- 5 Elections
- 6 Campaign donors
- 7 Analysis
- 8 Recent news
- 9 Personal
- 10 External links
- 11 References
Luetkemeyer began his political career as a Missouri State Representative in 1999 and remained in that seat until becoming Missouri Tourism Director from 2005 to 2008.[2]
Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Luetkemeyer is one of the most reliable Republican votes, meaning he can be considered a safe vote for the Republican Party in Congress.
Luetkemeyer was born in Jefferson City, Missouri. He earned a B.A. in political science and a minor in business administration from Lincoln University in 1974.[2]
Luetkemeyer operates a 160-acre farm. He has also been a small businessman, having been in the banking and insurance business. Luetkemeyer served as a bank regulator for the state of Missouri in his career before getting started in politics.[2]
Committee assignments
U.S. House
Luetkemeyer serves on the following committees:[3]
- United States House Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
- Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance
- United States House Committee on Small Business
- Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy and Trade
- Subcommittee on Healthcare and Technology
Luetkemeyer served on the following committees:[4]
- Financial Services Committee
- Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
Campaign themes
On his campaign website, Luetkemeyer lists nine issues. They are:[5]
- Health Care
- His campaign website says, "Blaine understands the struggles many of Missouri's hard-working families are going through to pay for health care. He believes that Congress should act to create solutions that encourage competition among healthcare providers and maximize personal choice for the individual recipient, not put a government bureaucrat in charge. Blaine would support this kind of market-based solution, as well as tax credits and deductions that level the playing field and encourage more competition in health care. Blaine will also support more legislation to encourage health savings accounts and small business plans. Just as important, Blaine will fight any efforts by liberals in Congress to create a one-size-fits-all socialized health care system."
- Securing our Borders and Combating Illegal Immigration
- His campaign website says, "Blaine believes we must stop the flood of illegal immigrants crossing our borders. He believes in the rule of law, which is why he staunchly supports efforts to crack down on illegal immigration including doing more to protect our borders. Any serious immigration proposal must ensure that all who wish to come into our country adhere to the rule of law, which is why Blaine has openly opposed amnesty bills considered by Congress. As a member of Congress, Blaine will vote for laws that punish businesses that knowingly hire illegal immigrants and he will vote to eliminate taxpayer funding of all benefits for illegal immigrants. Blaine also will support increase border security that not only prevents illegal immigration but also possible terrorists from entering the country."
- Job Creation
- His campaign website says, "Blaine believes the way to create jobs and increase prosperity for ALL Missourians is to cut taxes and reduce government red tape. He will continue to defend the historic tax cuts of 2001 and 2003 so that Missourians have more money in their pockets, which in turn will enhance our economy and lead to job creation. Additionally, Blaine will work to do away with the layers of bureaucracy and overzealous regulations that hinder economic growth and make it hard for small businesses to succeed."
- Getting the Budget Under Control
- His campaign website says, "Blaine knows that our nation cannot afford to continue with trillion dollar budget deficits and a $14 trillion national debt. To help make sure our nation is in solid fiscal shape for future generations, Blaine is committed to cutting spending, making government smaller, and balancing the budget. Blaine has pledged to end all Congressional earmarks so that taxpayer dollars go where they are intended rather than being redirected to costly pet projects."
- National Security
- His campaign website says, "In these tumultuous times, it is important for our nation to be able to defend ourselves and protect our citizens. Our nation must be ever-vigilant, and we must ensure that our intelligence and military capabilities remain the best in the world. We must ensure our military has the tools to deal with threats to our national security, and we must make sure we offer the utmost support to our troops. Every day, the brave men and women in our armed forces risk their lives to protect the freedoms we hold dear, and we owe them a debt of gratitude."
- Second Amendment
- His campaign website says, "Blaine is a staunch supporter of our Second Amendment rights. His support on Second Amendment issues has resulted in past endorsements from the National Rifle Association. Blaine was also a supporter of the ballot measure supported by the majority of Missourians that allows law-abiding citizens to carry weapons for protection against those that would threaten individuals and their families. Blaine is also a strong supporter of hunters' rights and believes Congress should stay out of the way of those who enjoy Missouri's wildlife and take advantage of their Second Amendment rights."
- Sanctity of Life
- His campaign website says, "Blaine's record of support for the unborn is solid. As a state legislator, Blaine supported a ban on the barbaric practice of partial birth abortion and took on two Democrat governors in the process. Blaine has always received a 100 percent pro-life rating from Missouri Right to Life. He also opposes life-destroying embryonic stem-cell research and has pledged to oppose the radical abortion-on-demand agenda of NARAL and its allies."
- Energy Independence
- His campaign website says, "It is more important than ever that we work to free ourselves from our independence on energy sources from foreign nations, many of which openly oppose us. The first step in energy independence is for us to harness all of our own resources, whether oil, coal, nuclear, solar, or wind. We must drill for oil in ANWR and off of our shores; we cannot afford to leave these resources untapped. Our nation needs to make nuclear energy development a priority. We also need to encourage the development of technologies that can help us provide energy for future generations like clean coal, biofuels, solar, and wind energy."
- Cap and Trade
- His campaign website says, "Our nation cannot afford an energy tax, and Blaine is committed to preventing liberals from enacting one – either through the legislature or by using the EPA. Cap and trade will do nothing but reduce our nation's ability to compete in the world economy and dramatically increase the amount that the average family pays for electricity - all at a time when government should be looking into ways to increase our economic strength and let families keep more of their hard-earned money. Blaine voted against this destructive bill, and he will continue to fight to keep liberals from implementing this irresponsible policy." [5]
Specific votes
Fiscal Cliff
Luetkemeyer voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 85 Republicans that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257/167 vote on January 1, 2013.[6]
Luetkemeyer won re-election in 2012. Due to redistricting, he ran in Missouri's 3rd congressional district.[7] Luetkemeyer ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 7, 2012. He was re-elected on November 6, 2012.[8]
|U.S. House, Missouri District 3 General Election, 2012
|Vote %
|Eric C. Mayer
|Blaine Luetkemeyer Incumbent
|Steven Wilson
|Total Votes
|Source: Missouri Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"
Full history
To view the full congressional electoral history for Blaine Luetkemeyer, click [show] to expand the section.
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Luetkemeyer is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Luetkemeyer raised a total of $5,103,208 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 17, 2013.[11]
|Blaine Luetkemeyer's Campaign Contribution History
|U.S. House (Missouri, District 3)
|U.S. House (Missouri, District 3)
|U.S. House (Missouri, District 9)
|Grand Total Raised
Luetkemeyer won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Luetkemeyer's campaign committee raised a total of $977,424 and spent $647,737.[12]
|U.S. House, Missouri District 3, 2012 - Blaine Luetkemeyer Campaign Contributions
|Total Raised
|Total Spent
|Total Raised by Election Runner-up
|Total Spent by Election Runner-up
|Top contributors to Blaine Luetkemeyer's campaign committee
|Diamond Pet Foods
|Independent Community Bankers of America
|Cash America International
|Jones Financial Companies
|Ameren Corp
|Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
|Commercial Banks
|Finance/Credit Companies
|Securities & Investment
|Agricultural Services/Products
2010U.S. House for a seventh non-consecutive term in 2010. His campaign committee raised a total of $1,358,842 and spent $737,857.[13]
|U.S. House, Missouri District 3, 2010 - Blaine Luetkemeyer Campaign Contributions
|Total Raised
|Total Spent
|Total Raised by General Election Opponent
|Total Spent by General Election Opponent
|Top contributors to Blaine Luetkemeyer's campaign committee
|Bank of St Elizabeth
|Diamond Pet Foods
|Bank of Washington
|AT&T Inc
|Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
|Commercial Banks
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Lifetime voting record
According to the website GovTrack, Luetkemeyer missed 30 of 3,353 roll call votes from Jan 2009 to Apr 2013, which is 0.9% of votes during that period. This is better than the median of 2.2% among the lifetime records of representatives currently serving.[14]
Ideology and leadership
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Luetkemeyer is a "far-right Republican".[15]
Congressional staff salaries
The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Luetkemeyer paid his congressional staff a total of $942,101 in 2011. Overall, Missouri ranked 21st in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[16]
Net worth
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Luetkemeyer's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between -$3,597,994 and $4,879,999. That averages to $641,002, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican Representatives in 2011 of $7,859,232. His average net worth decreased by 81.19% from 2010.[17]
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Luetkemeyer's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $-2,784,995 to $9,599,998. That averages to $3,407,501 which is lower than the average net worth of Republicans in 2010 of $7,561,133.[18]
National Journal vote ratings
- See also: National Journal vote ratings
Each year, National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted, as compared to other members in the previous year. More information about the analysis process can be found on the vote ratings page.
According to the data released in 2013, Luetkemyer was ranked the 118th most conservative representative during 2012.[19]
According to the data released in 2012, Blaine Luetkemyer was ranked the 45th most conservative representative during 2011. This is the most conservative ranking held by any of Missouri's representatives.[20]
Percentage voting with party
May 2013
Blaine Luetkemeyer voted with the Republican Party 99.4% of the time, which ranked 12th among the 233 House Republican members as of May 2013.[21]
Recent news
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Luetkemeyer and his wife, Jackie, have been married for over 30 years and are the parents of three children, Trevor, Brandy, and Nikki, and one granddaughter, Riley. He is a native of St. Elizabeth.[22]
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- ↑ State of Missouri, "Nov. 6, 2012 General Election," (accessed May 30, 2013)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 U.S. House of Representatives, "Blaine Luetkemeyer biography," (accessed May 30, 2013)
- ↑ CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress"
- ↑ U.S. House of Representatives Office of the Clerk "Committee Information"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Blaine Luetkemeyer for U.S. Congress "Issues" April 24, 2012
- ↑ U.S. House "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff" Accessed January 4, 2013.
- ↑ Roll Call "Luetkemeyer passes on Missouri's Senate bid" Accessed January 21, 2012
- ↑ ABC News "2012 General Election Results"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets "Blaine Luetkemeyer" Accessed May 17, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets "Blaine Luetkemeyer 2012 Election Cycle," Accessed May 17, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets "Blaine Luetkemeyer 2010 Election Data," Accessed November 10, 2011
- ↑ GovTrack, "Blaine Luetkemyer" Accessed March 26, 2013
- ↑ Gov Track "Blaine Luetkemeyer" (accessed May 30, 2013)
- ↑ LegiStorm, "Blaine Luetkemeyer," Accessed October 8, 2012
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Blaine Luetkemeyer, (R-Mo), 2011"
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO), 2010," Accessed October 8, 2012
- ↑ National Journal, "TABLE: House Liberal Scores by Issue Area," February 26, 2013
- ↑ National Journal, "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," February 23, 2012
- ↑ OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
- ↑ Blaine Luetkemeyer for U.S. Congress "About Blaine "
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I should have explained, but I didn't. Phagal, thankfully, didn't need an explanation.
Niger: The world seems to be upside down
Tajikistan: Through a Caring Lens
Uganda: Truly, skills for employment and skills for life
A few weeks ago, I was honored to serve as the Chief Judge at an interschool debate on HIV/AIDS prevention. Under a perfect blue Ugandan sky, youth from two neighboring schools prepared to deliver remarks on the importance of abstinence, safe sex, delayed marriage and healthy life choices.
Zimbabwe: My introduction


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