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Washington Post: GSA failed to pay thousands of small government contractors since 2008
By J.D. Harrison
KANSAS CITY, MO – House Small Business Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) today hosted a Small Business Expo in Kansas City, Missouri, to highlight some of the opportunities and challenges for small business owners in this economy.
Rose Mitchell from Hy-Vee, Inc. was the keynote speaker, joined by panelists from both the federal government and the private sector to provide insight, training and information to small business owners.
River can be resource if managed properly
By Sam Graves
St. Joseph News-Press
Sunday, May 12, 2013
In decades past, barges would go up and down the Missouri River all the time. It was a common sight, and it made good economic sense for the towns along the river. Now, barge traffic has become increasingly rare.
In late February, news reports appeared saying that the Department of Homeland Security had released hundreds of illegal immigrants from custody. Some of these individuals had criminal backgrounds; others did not. But the common thread was that they had all entered the country illegally.
We all surely have a teacher from our childhood who inspired us to become what we are today. Whether it was because they were able to explain things easily or stayed after school to help us understand a subject, chances are that a teacher had a big influence in your life.
The Expo will be held May 13, 2012 from 8:00 am-1:00 pm at the KCPD Regional Police Training Academy, 6885 N.E. Pleasant Valley Road, Kansas City, Missouri. Please see the attached flyers for more information. To participate, please contact Shawna Searcy at (816) 792-3976 or shawna.searcy@mail.house.gov.
One of the best parts about my job is I am able to help people who are having problems dealing with the federal government. As many of you have discovered, it can be frustrating dealing with a federal agency. Sometimes it seems as if you are the only one who is interested in getting your problem resolved.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), a member of the House Aviation Subcommittee, released the following statement after today's vote by the House of Representatives to address the furloughs of air traffic controllers by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):
As many people know, the Boston Marathon is an opportunity for that city – and the entire nation – to welcome the world's elite athletes to our shores. It's a time-honored tradition that represents the best of America. Indeed, this year's Boston Marathon – which occurred on a local holiday known as Patriots' Day, commemorating the anniversary of the American Revolution's first battles – witnessed nearly 27,000 runners from 96 countries.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) received an update on the status of flooding in towns along the Mississippi River during a conference call with local officials, business owners, and farmers today. Representatives from Clark, Lewis, Marion, Ralls, and Pike counties, including Clarksville mayor Jo Anne Smiley, assessed current damage estimates in their regions and discussed their ongoing efforts to shield local communities, businesses, and farmland from additional flooding.