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Washington—Congressman Sam Graves released the following statement today on the United States Postal Service plan to end Saturday delivery.

"I do not support the United States Postal Service plan to end Saturday delivery. The USPS does need reform, however, reducing core services is not a long-term plan. I worry that reducing services will lead to other reductions like closing rural post offices.

Obamacare Delays, Glitches, and Mismanagement Continue To Add Up

(Washington, D.C.) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves issued the following statement today after the U.S. House passed the No Budget/No Pay act which requires both the House and Senate to pass budgets or not get paid.

"Passing a budget is one of the most basic responsibilities of any government. For the past four years the United States Senate has failed to do that. If they will not do their job, then they should not be paid.

Local entrepreneur discusses impact of startups on economy

U.S. Congressman Sam Graves issued this statement after President Obama issued executive orders on guns:

"I do not support the President's push to weaken the Second Amendment today through executive orders and legislation. Guns have always been a part of our history and heritage. Our Founders considered them so critical to our freedom they enshrined a right to keep and bear them into the Constitution. I believe that right, along with the rest of the Bill of Rights, is the bedrock of our country's freedom.

Washington Post exposure of fraud confirms the need for reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Following passage of the Keep Your Health Plan Act (H.R. 3350) by the House of Representatives, Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) issued the following statement: