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Washington—Congressman Sam Graves released the following statement today on the United States Postal Service plan to end Saturday delivery.
"I do not support the United States Postal Service plan to end Saturday delivery. The USPS does need reform, however, reducing core services is not a long-term plan. I worry that reducing services will lead to other reductions like closing rural post offices.
Like a cat with nine lives, the Death Tax just will not go away. I believe it's incredibly unfair that after a lifetime of building up your farm or small business, the federal government taxes you one last time when you die.
The current estate tax was enacted in 1916 to help pay for World War I. Like many taxes, it was meant to be temporary. Initially, the top rate was just 10 percent, but it never did go away.
There is a saying that there is no such thing as a free lunch. If you want to get paid, you have to do your job. A lot of people ask me, why does Congress get paid if they don't do their job and pass a budget? It's a good question.
Last week the House passed a bill that will require both chambers to pass a budget by April 15th. If they don't, they won't get paid.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), House Small Business Committee Chairman, released the following statement regarding Small Business Saturday:
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(Washington, D.C.) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves issued the following statement today after the U.S. House passed the No Budget/No Pay act which requires both the House and Senate to pass budgets or not get paid.
"Passing a budget is one of the most basic responsibilities of any government. For the past four years the United States Senate has failed to do that. If they will not do their job, then they should not be paid.
One of the unique qualities of Americans is our willingness to help our neighbors in need. In North Missouri, we know when our neighbors are having a hard time or need help getting back on their feet. It's a part of our way of life.
In Washington, however, every disaster has become an excuse to spend money without worrying about the budget. That's what happened last week when the House passed a $50 billion aid package to help victims of Hurricane Sandy.
It is one of the great privileges of my job to be able to recommend a select group of individuals for admission to the United States Service Academies each year. The military academies offer a unique and rewarding experience for young men and women. And North Missouri continues to produce some of the most outstanding candidates in the nation.
I am both honored and proud to nominate nine students this year to serve their country:
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U.S. Congressman Sam Graves issued this statement after President Obama issued executive orders on guns:
"I do not support the President's push to weaken the Second Amendment today through executive orders and legislation. Guns have always been a part of our history and heritage. Our Founders considered them so critical to our freedom they enshrined a right to keep and bear them into the Constitution. I believe that right, along with the rest of the Bill of Rights, is the bedrock of our country's freedom.