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(Liberty, MO) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves is looking for young men and women interested in public service to serve as interns. Graves said he is accepting applications for internships and would welcome talented individuals who share his passion for public service.

"It's a great way to learn more about your government and gain experience," Graves said. "I am looking for those who share my passion for service and are dedicated to serving our friends and neighbors of the Sixth District."

WASHINGTON— House Small Business Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor reported that 117,000 jobs were created in July while the unemployment rate fell slightly to 9.1%:

"Today's unemployment report is better than expected, but still below levels that are consistent with a healthy recovery. Unemployment above 9% and .4% quarterly GDP growth is unacceptable for the most powerful economy in the world.

Whether it's the uncertainty of the new health care provisions, the plethora of proposed regulations included in Dodd-Frank, or the current budget and debt debate — one thing is for sure: small business owners are faced with an unprecedented amount of uncertainty.

This is why the Budget Control Act of 2011, signed into law by the President on Tuesday, is good for small businesses.

(Washington, D.C.) Congressman Sam Graves today issued the following statement on the Budget Control Act of 2011:

"I believe it is time for Washington to act and avoid default. This bill cuts spending now, caps future spending and will require votes on a balanced budget in both chambers.

(Washington, D.C.) Today, the House of Representative voted on the Budget Control Act of 2011 to reduce spending by $917 billion and increase the debt ceiling by $900 billion. In addition, the bill would create a commission to identify a further $1.6 trillion in savings by the end of this year and require both houses of Congress to vote on a Balanced Budget Amendment.

Graves released this statement on his vote for the bill:

Washington, DC— House Small Business Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) today held a full committee hearing to examine the National Export Strategy and the effect that bureaucratic obstacles are having on small exporters. With over 20 federal agencies involved in the exporting process, many small firms have voiced concern about the difficulty of maneuvering through the bureaucracy and regulations.

WASHINGTON, DC— House Small Business Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) issued the following statement after the House passed the Small Business Program Extension and Reform Act (H.R. 2608) by voice-vote.

"As we continue to work toward a full and complete reauthorization of the SBA, the Small Business Program Extension and Reform Act will ensure that these vital programs are still available to provide the assistance small business owners need to create jobs.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sam Graves today announced that he, and a bipartisan group of tencolleagues from Missouri and Kansas, will serve on a five-state congressional working group that will provide lower basin river communities with a united voice when it comes to management of the Missouri River.