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December 13, 2006 - Decorating Capitol Christmas Tree

Gov. Matt Blunt and first grade students from Thorpe Gordon School decorate the Capitol Christmas tree with handmade ornaments. Gov. Matt Blunt and first grade students from Thorpe Gordon School decorate the Capitol Christmas tree with handmade ornaments.

December 8, 2006 - Commemorating Parents as Teachers

Gov. Matt Blunt and First Lady Melanie Blunt join in celebrating the grand opening for the Parents as Teachers new home. Gov. Matt Blunt and First Lady Melanie Blunt join in celebrating the grand opening for the Parents as Teachers new home.

“Parents as Teachers has been a valuable resource for our family and thousands of families across the state. I am honored to help them celebrate their local grand opening. They highlight the importance of learning from infancy and provide guidance for parents as they introduce their children to the world around them,” Gov. Blunt said.

December 4, 2006 - Blunt Visits St. Louis Following Winter Storm

Gov. Matt Blunt receives a briefing with St. Louis officials, the National Guard, Salvation Army and Red Cross on the state’s and the city’s ongoing response to last week’s deadly winter storm. (UPI Photo/Bill Greenblatt) Gov. Matt Blunt receives a briefing with St. Louis officials, the National Guard, Salvation Army and Red Cross on the state’s and the city’s ongoing response to last week’s deadly winter storm.

November 27, 2006 - Anderson Guest House Tour

Gov. Matt Blunt tours the destruction of the Anderson Guest House caused by an early morning fire. Gov. Matt Blunt tours the destruction of the Anderson Guest House caused by an early morning fire.

November 21, 2006 - Tree of Lights Campaign

Gov. Matt Blunt helps the Jefferson City Salvation Army by ringing a bell for the Army’s 2006 Tree of Lights Campaign. The goal for the 2006 campaign is to raise $165,000. Gov. Matt Blunt helps the Jefferson City Salvation Army by ringing a bell for the Army’s 2006 Tree of Lights Campaign. The goal for the 2006 campaign is to raise $165,000.

“I am grateful for the generous support offered by countless groups like the Salvation Army that reach out to Missourians during the holiday season and all year round,” Blunt said. “It is an honor to participate in the Salvation Army’s annual campaign and be a part of the memorable holiday tradition of outreach and care.”

October 17, 2006 - Tour of Missouri

Gov. Matt Blunt, Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder and St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay announce that the Show-Me State will host the Tour of Missouri in September 2007. The Missouri race is one of only five stage races in the newly-created USA Cycling Pro Tour, and will be one of the United States top three stage races behind the Tour of Georgia and Tour of California. Gov. Matt Blunt, Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder and St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay announce that the Show-Me State will host the Tour of Missouri in September 2007. The Missouri race is one of only five stage races in the newly-created USA Cycling Pro Tour, and will be one of the United States top three stage races behind the Tour of Georgia and Tour of California.

September 26, 2006 - Tour of Crosstown

Gov. Matt Blunt visits Crosstown in Perry County to get a first hand view of the destruction from recent storms and to ensure that the state is doing all it can to help impacted Missourians recover. "Mother Nature often throws its worst at us but brings out the best in Missourians," Blunt said. Gov. Matt Blunt visits Crosstown in Perry County to get a first hand view of the destruction from recent storms and to ensure that the state is doing all it can to help impacted Missourians recover. "Mother Nature often throws its worst at us but brings out the best in Missourians," Blunt said.

September 20, 2006 - Visit with Missouri Troops on the United States/Mexico Border

Gov. Matt Blunt traveled to Yuma, Arizona to visit with members of the Missouri National Guard involved with securing our border with Mexico. Blunt observed first hand the difference they are making to stop the flow of illegal immigration. Gov. Matt Blunt traveled to Yuma, Arizona to visit with members of the Missouri National Guard involved with securing our border with Mexico. Blunt observed first hand the difference they are making to stop the flow of illegal immigration.

September 13, 2006 - Expressing Support for the Lewis and Clark Discovery Initiative

Gov. Matt Blunt holds a press conference with university and college presidents who expressed support for the Lewis & Clark Discovery Initiative. "The Lewis and Clark Discovery Initiative enjoys the overwhelming support of our higher education leaders who recognize its great potential for students, their institutions, and working Missouri families," Blunt said. Gov. Matt Blunt holds a press conference with university and college presidents who expressed support for the Lewis & Clark Discovery Initiative. "The Lewis and Clark Discovery Initiative enjoys the overwhelming support of our higher education leaders who recognize its great potential for students, their institutions, and working Missouri families," Blunt said.

September 11, 2006 - 9/11: A Day of Remembrance

Gov. Matt Blunt participates in a ceremony honoring the memory of those who lost their lives in the attacks of September 11, 2001. Blunt talks about how that day gave us a chance to show a watching world that we are a great nation, and that our resolve is not easily shaken. Gov. Matt Blunt participates in a ceremony honoring the memory of those who lost their lives in the attacks of September 11, 2001. Blunt talks about how that day gave us a chance to show a watching world that we are a great nation, and that our resolve is not easily shaken.

August 17, 2006 - Missouri State Fair Governor’s Ham Breakfast

Gov. Matt Blunt and Branch visit with fellow Missourians during the annual ham breakfast at the Missouri State Fair. Gov. Matt Blunt and Branch visit with fellow Missourians during the annual ham breakfast at the Missouri State Fair.

July 24, 2006 - Tour of Red Cross Food Distribution Center

Gov. Matt Blunt tours a Red Cross food distribution center at Wohl Recreation Center. Roy Gillispie with the American Red Cross gives a demonstration on Heater Meals to Blunt, St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay and St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley and Sen. Jim Talent. Gov. Matt Blunt tours a Red Cross food distribution center at Wohl Recreation Center. Roy Gillispie with the American Red Cross gives a demonstration on Heater Meals to Blunt, St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay and St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley and Sen. Jim Talent.

July 20, 2006 - Blunt Pledges Assistance to St. Louis After Devastating Storm

Gov. Matt Blunt meets with Francis Sadler as he tours a cooling station in  St. Louis the day after a severe storm devastated the St. Louis area leaving hundreds of thousands without power. Gov. Matt Blunt meets with Francis Sadler as he tours a cooling station in  St. Louis the day after a severe storm devastated the St. Louis area leaving hundreds of thousands without power.

July 14, 2006 - Expanding Access to Affordable Health Insurance

Governor Blunt signs legislation increasing access to affordable healthcare for employees of small businesses. House Bill 1827 makes it easier for Missouri’s small employers to join with larger employers to form association health plans. Association health plans allow separate employers to join together to purchase group health care as a single employer. Governor Blunt signs legislation increasing access to affordable healthcare for employees of small businesses. House Bill 1827 makes it easier for Missouri’s small employers to join with larger employers to form association health plans. Association health plans allow separate employers to join together to purchase group health care as a single employer.

July 13, 2006 - Protecting Property Rights

Gov. Matt Blunt keeps his promise to fix eminent domain in Missouri by rejecting the Supreme Court’s Kelo v New London decision by signing House Bill 1944 prohibiting the use of eminent domain solely for economic development purposes. Gov. Matt Blunt keeps his promise to fix eminent domain in Missouri by rejecting the Supreme Court’s Kelo v New London decision by signing House Bill 1944 prohibiting the use of eminent domain solely for economic development purposes.

June 29, 2006 - Blunt Honors Commitment and Ultimate Sacrifice of Missouri’s Law Enforcement Officials

Gov. Matt Blunt signs legislation designating portions of Missouri’s highways in honor of law enforcement officials killed in the line of duty. Gov. Matt Blunt signs legislation designating portions of Missouri’s highways in honor of law enforcement officials killed in the line of duty.

June 22, 2006 - Promises Kept, Blunt Once Again Puts Education at the Top of the State’s Priority List

Young Jonas Glick approves of Governor Blunt’s signature providing $173.4 million, a 4.6 percent increase, in state funding to Missouri’s public school system. Blunt has promised to increase funding for education every year he is in office. Young Jonas Glick approves of Governor Blunt’s signature providing $173.4 million, a 4.6 percent increase, in state funding to Missouri’s public school system. Blunt has promised to increase funding for education every year he is in office.

June 21, 2006 - Blunt Signs Legislation Supporting St. Louis Police Officers

Gov. Matt Blunt signed Senate Bill 1086 giving the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners authority to establish police officer salaries without prior approval from the state. Pictured with Blunt is St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay. Gov. Matt Blunt signed Senate Bill 1086 giving the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners authority to establish police officer salaries without prior approval from the state. Pictured with Blunt is St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay.

June 19, 2006 - DREAM

Gov. Matt Blunt unveils the Downtown Revitalization Economic Assistance for Missouri (DREAM) initiative during a stop at the Maplewood Historic District. DREAM will help communities break down the barriers to redevelopment and revitalization and help attract private investments that will spur growth and jobs in selected Missouri communities. Gov. Matt Blunt unveils the Downtown Revitalization Economic Assistance for Missouri (DREAM) initiative during a stop at the Maplewood Historic District. DREAM will help communities break down the barriers to redevelopment and revitalization and help attract private investments that will spur growth and jobs in selected Missouri communities.

June 8, 2006 - Governors meet with President George W. Bush to Discuss Line Item Veto

Gov. Matt Blunt meets with President George W. Bush and Governors Riley (R-AL), Owens (R-CO), Bush (R-FL), Perdue (R-GA), Huckabee (R-AR), Blanco (D-LA) and Kaine (D-VA) to lend support to the president's effort to obtain line item veto authority over the federal budget. Gov. Matt Blunt meets with President George W. Bush and Governors Riley (R-AL), Owens (R-CO), Bush (R-FL), Perdue (R-GA), Huckabee (R-AR), Blanco (D-LA) and Kaine (D-VA) to lend support to the president's effort to obtain line item veto authority over the federal budget.

June 6, 2006 - Blunt visits St. Louis Area Foodbank on National Hunger Awareness Day

Gov. Matt Blunt meets with April Kupinski as she helps sort food at the St. Louis Area Foodbank on National Hunger Awareness Day. The governor visited the foodbank to sign legislation that offers new protections for grocery and convenience stores that choose to donate in good faith canned and perishable food items to charity and nonprofit organizations. Gov. Matt Blunt meets with April Kupinski as she helps sort food at the St. Louis Area Foodbank on National Hunger Awareness Day. The governor visited the foodbank to sign legislation that offers new protections for grocery and convenience stores that choose to donate in good faith canned and perishable food items to charity and nonprofit organizations.

June 5, 2006 - Blunt Fulfills Promise to Protect Our Children

Gov. Matt Blunt signs into law Missouri’s version of Jessica’s Law protecting Missouri's children from heinous sexual predators who prey on our children. Gov. Matt Blunt signs into law Missouri’s version of Jessica’s Law protecting Missouri's children from heinous sexual predators who prey on our children.

May 26, 2006 - Blunt Visits Afghanistan

Gov. Matt Blunt meets with President Hamid Karzai during his trip to Afghanistan. Gov. Matt Blunt meets with President Hamid Karzai during his trip to Afghanistan.

May 24, 2006 - Blunt Visits Missouri Troops at Camp Anaconda in Iraq

Gov. Matt Blunt visits with Missouri troops stationed at Camp Anaconda and watches Iraqi Security Forces training. Gov. Matt Blunt visits with Missouri troops stationed at Camp Anaconda and watches Iraqi Security Forces training.

May 23, 2006 - Blunt Visits with Missouri Troops Stationed in Kuwait

Gov. Matt Blunt poses with Missouri Army National Guard members during a visit to Kuwait. Gov. Matt Blunt poses with Missouri Army National Guard members during a visit to Kuwait.

May 3, 2006 - Improving Student Achievement in Math and Science

Gov. Matt Blunt continued his visits to Missouri’s schools today, meeting with Holman students and education leaders to discuss improving student achievement in the areas of math and science. Gov. Matt Blunt continued his visits to Missouri’s schools today, meeting with Holman students and education leaders to discuss improving student achievement in the areas of math and science.

April 19, 2006 - Lesterville Fire Department Recognition Ceremony

Gov. Matt Blunt presents Ben Meredith, chief of the Lesterville Fire Department, with a small token of appreciation for the department’s selfless and courageous response following the failure of the Taum Sauk Reservoir last December. Gov. Matt Blunt presents Ben Meredith, chief of the Lesterville Fire Department, with a small token of appreciation for the department’s selfless and courageous response following the failure of the Taum Sauk Reservoir last December.

April 10, 2006 - Dedication of the New Busch Stadium

Governor Blunt participates in the dedication of the new Busch Stadium. The governor talks about how St. Louis Cardinal’s baseball is a strong and vibrant tradition, pastime and love in our state, and how great it is to see the completion of this new home for the team and the fans. Governor Blunt participates in the dedication of the new Busch Stadium. The governor talks about how St. Louis Cardinal’s baseball is a strong and vibrant tradition, pastime and love in our state, and how great it is to see the completion of this new home for the team and the fans.

March 8, 2006 - Parents As Teachers Session

Governor and Mrs. Blunt participate in a Parents As Teachers session. Debra Smith, a parent educator, explains Branch’s one year evaluation. At a young age children’s minds are eager to learn, and Parents As Teachers gives parents the opportunity to foster that desire. Governor and Mrs. Blunt participate in a Parents As Teachers session. Debra Smith, a parent educator, explains Branch’s one year evaluation. At a young age children’s minds are eager to learn, and Parents As Teachers gives parents the opportunity to foster that desire.

March 7, 2006 - Missouri Child Resource and Referral Network PSA

Governor and Mrs. Blunt tape a public service announcement for Missouri’s Child Resource and Referral Network. Governor and Mrs. Blunt tape a public service announcement for Missouri’s Child Resource and Referral Network.

February 23, 2006 - Missouri Pandemic Planning Summit

Governor Blunt discusses how important it is for every level of government and every level of emergency responders to be prepared to work together to form an effective response in event of an influenza pandemic in Missouri. Governor Blunt discusses how important it is for every level of government and every level of emergency responders to be prepared to work together to form an effective response in event of an influenza pandemic in Missouri.

February 22, 2006 - E-10 Standard in Missouri

Governor Blunt touts the benefits of requiring all gasoline sold in Missouri to contain 10 percent ethanol (E-10). An E-10 standard will benefit Missouri’s farm families, provide a boost to the state’s economy and improve air quality. Pictured with the governor is Charlie Kruse, president of Missouri Farm Bureau. Governor Blunt touts the benefits of requiring all gasoline sold in Missouri to contain 10 percent ethanol (E-10). An E-10 standard will benefit Missouri’s farm families, provide a boost to the state’s economy and improve air quality. Pictured with the governor is Charlie Kruse, president of Missouri Farm Bureau.

February 16, 2006 - Governor Encourages Math and Science Education

Governor Blunt worked on a math problem with students from Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Jefferson City. Governor Blunt worked on a math problem with students from Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Jefferson City.

February 7, 2006 - Dedication of the George Washington Carver State Office Building

Governor Blunt signs Executive Order 06-08 renaming the Missouri Boulevard State Office Building, which houses the Missouri Department of Agriculture, in honor of George Washington Carver. Governor Blunt signs Executive Order 06-08 renaming the Missouri Boulevard State Office Building, which houses the Missouri Department of Agriculture, in honor of George Washington Carver.

January 21, 2006 - Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Meeting

Governor Blunt and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Mike Leavitt met to discuss the implementation problems of the new Medicare prescription drug plan and what steps are currently underway to ensure that Missourians will continue to have access to their prescriptions. Governor Blunt and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Mike Leavitt met to discuss the implementation problems of the new Medicare prescription drug plan and what steps are currently underway to ensure that Missourians will continue to have access to their prescriptions.

January 11, 2006 - State of the State Address

Governor Matt Blunt outlines his vision and goals for Missouri for 2006. Governor Matt Blunt outlines his vision and goals for Missouri for 2006.

January 6, 2006 - Child Advocate of the Year Award

Governor Blunt received the Our Love for Kids Just Keeps on Growing award for his work on behalf of the health care needs of Missouri’s children during the Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Legislative Reception. Governor Blunt received the Our Love for Kids Just Keeps on Growing award for his work on behalf of the health care needs of Missouri’s children during the Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Legislative Reception.

January 5, 2006 - Press Conference following Meeting with Ford Executives

Governor Blunt briefs reporters after meeting with Ford Motor Co. executives in Detroit regarding the future of the Hazelwood plant. Pictured with the governor are St. Louis County Executive Charlie A. Dooley and Hazelwood Mayor T.R. Carr. Governor Blunt briefs reporters after meeting with Ford Motor Co. executives in Detroit regarding the future of the Hazelwood plant. Pictured with the governor are St. Louis County Executive Charlie A. Dooley and Hazelwood Mayor T.R. Carr.


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