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Washington DC) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves told the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment that flood control should be the top priority for managing the Missouri River in a hearing on Wednesday.
"I believe that we are asking the Corps of Engineers to juggle too many priorities," said Graves. "We must make clear once and for all that the prevention of flooding has to be the number one priority."
(Washington) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves voted to end taxpayer funding of the Presidential Election Campaign Fund today. The fund provides matching taxpayer dollars to presidential candidates if they qualify and provides grants for party conventions. The amount of funding for the public financing system is determined by check offs on income tax returns that designate a portion of your tax liability for the fund. The voluntary earmarking of a portion of a taxpayer's liability does not affect the amount of tax owed to the federal government or the amount of any refund owed to that taxpayer.
(Washington, D.C.) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves issued the following statement after the President's State of the Union Address to Congress.
"The President has once again pledged a renewed focus on jobs, promising to ‘invest' in our economy. Whether it is called a stimulus, a bailout or an investment- it means more spending. With a record deficit of over one trillion dollars, we cannot allow the federal government to continue this out-of-control spending spree. Americans simply will not tolerate burying their children and grandchildren in more debt.
The Constitution says that the President shall "from time to time give to the Congress information of the State of the Union…" That time comes this week as the President will report on the condition of our country and outline his legislative goals for the year.
The State of the Union speech is full of pomp and circumstance. It was not always this way. Thomas Jefferson thought the speech made us look more like a monarchy, than a democracy. He sent a written address instead. However, in 1913, Woodrow Wilson decided to give his speech in person.
WASHINGTON, DC— House Small Business Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) is urging consumers to support their local small companies on Small Business Saturday, a national initiative that marks the Saturday after Thanksgiving as a day to support local businesses around the country.
Graves introduced H.Res. 468in the House last week to express support for the designation of a Small Business Saturday and increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.
(Washington) Today, the House of Representatives voted to repeal the controversial healthcare law on a 245-189 vote. U.S. Congressman Sam Graves voted with the bi-partisan majority because of the effect the law would have on small businesses and individuals.
"The health care law isn't about reforming our health care system, it's about a government takeover of the health care industry," said Graves. "Instead of reining in costs and improving access, this law would result in fewer jobs, higher taxes and more unconstitutional big government mandates."
(Washington) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves voted for a Constitutional Amendment today that would require the federal government to spend only as much money as it receives in revenue.
"Its a common sense way to get Washington overspending in check," said Graves. "Last year we spent $1.3 trillion more than we had. We have to say enough with the over-spending and make the tough choices required to balance the budget."
Our nation once again is dealing with the aftermath of a tragedy. Last Saturday, one of my colleagues was meeting with her constituents in Tucson. It's the type of event that every Member of Congress has done many times.
Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head and then the gunman turned the gun on others in the crowd. Modern day American heroes rushed toward the gunman and took him to the ground. Another bystander kicked away the ammunition so he could not reload.
By Chairman Sam Graves
November 17, 2011
(Washington, D.C.) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves issued the following statement in honor of Veteran's Day.
"Today, we celebrate and remember the service of our nation's veterans. Former President John F. Kennedy said, ‘A nation revels itself not only by the men it produces, but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers.' Across the nation we are once again revealing our character by pausing to honor and remember our veterans.