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WASHINGTON, D.C.–U.S. Rep. Sam Graves inserted several provisions into the 2012 Highway Bill that was introduced today. Graves took direct aim at the type of regulations that increase the amount of red tape, but slow job creation.
WASHINGTON— House Small Business Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) today introduced legislation that will help create jobs by providing more contracting opportunities for small firms and reforming small business federal contracting policy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Rep. Sam Graves and U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) led a successful effort to get language clarifying congressional intent regarding the Agriculture Hours-of-Service (AgHOS) regulations written into the Highway Bill.
The language would clarify that Agriculture Hours of Service exemptions apply to all movements of critical farm supplies: from source to retail, source to farm and retail to farm. The exemption is limited to within a 150 air mile radius from the source of the commodities or the distribution point for the farm supplies.
WASHINGTON— The Republican Steering Committee recommendation to re-elect Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO) as Chairman of the Committee on Small Business for the upcoming 113th Congress was ratified today by the House Republican Conference.
What do small-business owners want from the government? The short answer: Move out of the way.
Eight out of 10 small-business owners say they want the government to stay out of the way instead of providing a "helping hand," according to a recent U.S. Chamber of Commerce survey. Eighty-six percent said they would rather have more certainty than more assistance.
WASHINGTON— House Small Business Committee Chairman Sam Graves today issued the following statement on the Obama administration's decision to deny a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline project:
WASHINGTON– A member of U.S. Congressman Sam Graves' staff is holding Mobile Office stops. Graves' Mobile Office will tour the district giving constituents the opportunity to speak with a member of his staff.
"I have always believed you learn more by listening than talking. My priority in Congress is constituent service and the Mobile Office is an additional opportunity for me to stay in contact with the people of the Sixth District. I encourage everyone to come by these informal sessions to discuss their views or receive assistance with federal agencies," said Graves.
By Sam Graves
Published by Townhall.com
(Washington, D.C) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves today introduced legislation that would elevate flood control as the top priority for the management of the Missouri River and delete fish and wildlife as an authorized purpose.
"We should not give the Piping Plover or the Least Tern the same weight as people," said Graves. "We need to make it crystal clear that the number one priority is flood control. The damage of this past summer is something that no one wants to repeat."
(Washington, D.C) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves today introduced legislation that would elevate flood control as the top priority for the management of the Missouri River and delete fish and wildlife as an authorized purpose.
"We should not give the Piping Plover or the Least Tern the same weight as people," said Graves. "We need to make it crystal clear that the number one priority is flood control. The damage of this past summer is something that no one wants to repeat."