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Liberty, MO) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves will visit Albany and Maryville as a part of his Main Street Listening Tour on Tuesday, August 23rd. Graves will visit several businesses informally that afternoon.

Graves will talk about issues that Congress has dealt with this session including the budget, Missouri River and job growth plans for this fall. Graves is the Chairman of the Small Business Committee and wants to hear from small businesses how Washington's actions are affecting them.

Space is limited, so to RSVP, please call 816 792-3976.

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(Liberty, MO) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves will visit Cameron and Smithville as a part of his Main Street Listening Tour on Thursday, August 18th. Graves will visit several businesses informally that afternoon.

Graves will talk about issues that Congress has dealt with this session including the budget, Missouri River and job growth plans for this fall. Graves is the Chairman of the Small Business Committee and wants to hear from small businesses how Washington's actions are affecting them.

Space is limited, so please call 816 792-3976 to RSVP.

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(Liberty, MO) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves will be a guest speaker at the Parkville Chamber of Commerce Dinner on Thursday, August 18th at 6:30 p.m.

Graveswill talk about issues that Congress has dealt with this session including the Budget and legislative plans for September. Graves is the Chairman of the Small Business Committee.

Graves is a six-term Congressman representing all of Platte County in Congress.

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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: