I've thought from the start that a parallel federal investigation into the death of Michael Brown is important. I also believe that our state and local elected officials have been given a responsibility by the people who they work for to get to the bottom of this tragedy. Roy Blunt bottombrowndeath share on social
Hey, well, I've been a pretty conservative member of congress. Roy Blunt congressconservativehave Change image and share on social
There may be no issue that better illustrates the differences between Republicans and Democrats than energy. Consider it the 'all of the above' strategy for reducing gas prices, versus the 'all pain, no gain' plan for punishing those who emit carbon (like you). Roy Blunt carbondemocratdifference share on social
I'd be a lot more excited about eliminating earmarks if we reduced all of the spending by whatever the earmarks used to be, but nobody's, apparently, going to talk about doing that. Roy Blunt apparentlyearmarkeliminate Change image and share on social
I continue to be a strong believer in the life-saving importance of early detection, and I encourage everyone to be proactive about their preventive screenings. Roy Blunt believercontinuedetection Change image and share on social
More than anything else, a budget request is a statement of national priorities; a clear enumeration of what our country needs to grow its economy and remain in the future the first-rate power it is today. Roy Blunt budgetclearcountry share on social
I'm very much inclined to be a next-chapter guy instead of a last-chapter guy. Roy Blunt chapterguyincline Change image and share on social
You are more committed to things that you give money to - whether it is a church or a politician. Roy Blunt churchcommitgive Change image and share on social
When it comes to being a responsible steward of the economy, Congress needs to either lead by promoting a pro-growth economic agenda - or, better yet, get the heck out of the way. Roy Blunt agendumcongresseconomic Change image and share on social
Whether you're managing the finances for a household of one, a business of a thousand, or a government of several hundred million, there's no more important statement of fiscal intent you can make than putting together a responsible budget - one that acknowledges its available means, and makes a reasonable attempt to live within them. Roy Blunt acknowledgeattemptbudget share on social