U.S. Rep. Roy Blunt Speaks to RCGA


Issue: 1031 Date: 5/27/2010
U.S. Rep. Roy Blunt Speaks to RCGA



Congressman Blunt discusses the importance of small business growth to the nation's economic recovery.

On May 18th Congressman Roy Blunt (R-MO), Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, spoke to a large crowd of regional business leaders at the RCGA as part of our 2010 Public Policy Speaker Series. Rep. Blunt discussed many of the pressing issues affecting both Missouri and the nation, including cap and trade, health care reform, national security and transportation funding. He lauded the Midwest China Hub Commission as a unique opportunity for the region to leverage its strategic location and establish meaningful trade relations with China. Congressman Blunt also responded to a wide variety of questions regarding his campaign for U.S. Senate, saying that he thought a majority of Missourians support his views on important federal issues. About Roy Blunt Served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1997 representing Missouri's 7th Congressional District, which includes the Southwestern region of the state. Served as House Republican Whip from 2003 to 2009 Second ranking Republican on the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Member of the Select Committee on Intelligence. Missouri Secretary of State from 1984 to 1992 Former President of Southwest Baptist University Graduate of Southwest Baptist University and Missouri State University Born in Niangua, Missouri


A full house was on hand to hear Congressman Blunt's presentation, with similar attendance expected for Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan on June 4th.	Rep. Roy Blunt discusses airport issues with RCGA Public Policy Council member Don Morrison, consultant for American Airlines. (in background) RCGA Board member Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge, Airport Director for Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, speaks to Steve Johnson, RCGA's Senior Vice President of Economic Development, about the Midwest China Hub Commission.

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