In 2009-2010, Congressman Roy Blunt received the most donations of all House members from commercial banks. Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer was number 3 on the banks’ list (based on FEC data for 2009-10). Both Representatives voted against the house banking reform bill and its consumer protections.
LETTER: Banks need reform, but Blunt and Luetkemeyer won't sign on
Saturday, February 27, 2010 | 9:32 p.m. CST;
updated 9:32 p.m. CST, Sunday, February 28, 2010
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