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I'm committed to making sure that we take care of those at home who have protected and fought for our freedom abroad. It's a commitment we made and a commitment we must keep. That's why I was proud to support several veterans-related bills in this session of Congress.
John Marshall, the longest serving Supreme Court Justice in history, once noted that, "To listen well is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well." Indeed, throughout my time in Congress, I have believed you can learn a lot more by listening.
That's why I enjoyed travelling the Sixth Congressional District throughout the month of August. At every stop, dozens of people were ready with their suggestions and ideas on how to make things better in our country.
Congressman Graves' Town Hall Draws Crowd in Hannibal
By Wes Mitchell
KHMO-AM 1070
Aug. 30, 2013
(Hannibal) – U.S. Congressman Sam Graves held his third Town Hall Meeting of the day before a packed house at the Hannibal Nutrition Center.
Graves links budget impasse, federal deficits
By Doug Wilson
Quincy Herald-Whig
Aug. 30, 2013
Graves voices concerns over Syria
U.S. congressman for north Missouri answered constituents questions on Syria, debt limit and the federal health care law
By Taylor Muller
Kirksville Daily Express
Aug. 30, 2013
U.S. Congressman Sam Graves is waiting before taking a stance on whether the American military needs to intervene in the Syrian civil war, adopting a "wait and see" attitude ahead of any official word from the White House.
HANNIBAL, MO – U.S. Congressman Sam Graves will be holding a series of Town Halls tomorrow, August 29th, in Kirksville, Canton, and Hannibal.
Graves will talk about issues that Congress has dealt with this session including jobs and the economy, government reform, and cutting spending. Graves is the Chairman of the Small Business Committee and wants to hear from small businesses and individuals how Washington's actions are affecting them.
Graves, Torpey tour business incubator
By Jeff Fox
The Examiner
August 28, 2013
Independence, Mo. — Two legislators keenly interested in the fate of small businesses on Tuesday toured the business incubator in Independence, the Independence Ennovation Center.
"This is one of those tours that I just absolutely love," said Congressman Sam Graves, R-Tarkio, whose district includes parts of Independence.
Also on the tour was state Rep. Noel Torpey, R-Independence.
A candidate vying to be president of the United States once said: "For three long years I have been going up and down this country preaching that government – federal, state and local – costs too much….we must abolish useless offices. We must eliminate unnecessary functions of government. We must consolidate subdivisions of government and, like the private citizens, give up luxuries which we can no longer afford."
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.
But Wichitans won't pay the full cost. Instead, the federal government is expected to kick in $60 million, thanks in part to the city's congressional delegation.
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.