Press Releases

Sam Graves' role in KCI project called essential

By DAVE HELLING
The Kansas City Star
Sunday, August 25, 2013

Almost exactly a year ago, officials in Wichita broke ground on a new airport terminal, a $160 million project they had sought for more than a decade.

Graves touts need for flood control on river

By Marshall White
St. Joseph News-Press
Thursday, August 22, 2013

Congressman Sam Graves came to St. Joseph on Wednesday to listen. Chairman of the House of Representatives' committee on small business, Mr. Graves held a hearing on Missouri River management meeting the needs of small business.

Committee Field Hearing Highlights Economic Consequences of Missouri River Management Decisions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Small Business Committee, led by Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06), today held a field hearing in St. Joseph, Missouri, examining management of the Missouri River and the effects on small businesses.

Congressman Sam Graves Holds River-Use Hearing

By John P Tretbar
St. Joseph Post
August 21, 2013

Several dozen people turned out at St Joe City Hall Wednesday morning, as Northern Missouri Congressman Sam Graves held a hearing on management of the Missouri River as it pertains to small businesses.

No new KCI — but perhaps some upgrades, users say

By DAVE HELLING
The Kansas City Star
August 20, 2013

Opponents of a new single-terminal Kansas City International Airport lined up Monday to explain why they're fighting the $1.2 billion proposal.

It would be less convenient, they said. Too expensive. The area has other needs.

Public remains wary on terminal plan

By Ken Newton
St. Joseph News-Press
Tuesday, August 20, 2013

RIVERSIDE, Mo. — Congressman Sam Graves said he had yet to hear a convincing reason why Kansas City should build a new single-terminal international airport. After a public forum he hosted Monday afternoon, he still has not heard that reason.

Kansas City, MO– U.S. Congressman Sam Graves will be holding a series of Town Halls next Wednesday, August 21st. After conducting a House Small Business Committee field hearing in St. Joseph that morning, Graves will travel to Cameron, Hamilton, Gallatin, and Bethany for these public forums.

Rep. Graves Visits Brookfield
Q&A Session Focuses on Healthcare and Compromise

By Dustin Watson
Linn County Leader
August 16, 2013