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Rep. Luetkemeyer holds ‘Q and A session’ at C-SC
Friday, April 29, 2011

CANTON, Mo. – Culver-Stockton College students had the opportunity to get their questions answered by a U.S. lawmaker, as Rep.Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., took part in a forum on the C-SC campus.

The forum, which was held Thursday, April 28, was attended by more than two dozen students, as well as members of the C-SC faculty and staff. Several representatives from area media outlets were also on hand for Luetkemeyer’s visit.

During the visit, Luetkemeyer spoke in detail about his work on the House Financial Services Committee. He also answered questions posed by students on a variety of topics, including consumer protection legislation, economic growth and the economy. He also spoke openly about the country’s current economic state and the potential for recovery, “Overtime, I think our economy will pick-up. I’m an optimist, I think the glass is half-full, we just have to work to get the glass filled-up the rest of the way,” said Luetkemeyer.

The representative’s visit was initiated by Ken Salsman, senior history education major from Palmyra, Mo., who contacted the congressman’s office. C-SC Assistant Professor of political science Chad DeWaard also helped facilitate the visit.

Photos:
1) U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer speaks to a crowd of students, faculty and staff in Meaders Lounge on the C-SC campus.
2) U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo.