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It's become a common sight now in most televised sporting events. In football, the referee goes into a booth to review the previous play. In basketball, an official may need to review the play on a television set to see if a shot went in before the buzzer.
The reason we need instant replay is because humans make mistakes. The replay allows a play to be slowed down so the referee can make the correct call.
WASHINGTON– A member of U.S. Congressman Sam Graves' staff is holding Mobile Office stops. Graves' Mobile Office will tour the district giving constituents the opportunity to speak with a member of his staff.
"I have always believed you learn more by listening than talking. My priority in Congress is constituent service and the Mobile Office is an additional opportunity for me to stay in contact with the people of the Sixth District. I encourage everyone to come by these informal sessions to discuss their views or receive assistance with federal agencies," said Graves.
WASHINGTON— House Small Business Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor reported that 80,000 jobs were created in October while the unemployment rate fell to nine percent:
This week I will take the federal oath of office on the floor of the United States House of Representatives. In doing so, I will swear to defend and bear allegiance to the Constitution. I will also affirm my intent to represent the people of the Sixth District to the best of my ability. The ceremony is an act and a pledge I take very seriously.
This week, my House colleagues and I will vote on two ‘jobs' bills: the Access to Capital for Job Creators Act (H.R. 2940) and the Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act (H.R. 2930).
Washington) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves, along with the other members of the Missouri River Working Group, has requested that the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hold oversight hearings into the management of the Missouri River this past summer.
Specifically the letter notes concerns over information that the Corps had and used in its decision-making process, the timing of their decisions and what actions should be taken to avoid a repeat disaster.
The 111th Congress has adjourned for the last time, something known in legislative-speak as Adjournment Sine Die. In Latin it means "without another day." For many Americans, that news comes with a sigh of relief.
There is little doubt that in the past two years, Congress passed some far-reaching legislation, whatever you may think of its merits. We have talked about those pieces of legislation in this space throughout the past two years and my views are well-known.
WASHINGTON, DC— House Small Business Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) issued the following statement on House passage of H.R. 674, legislation to repeal the 3% withholding requirement for contracting businesses:
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Rep. Sam Graves and U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) are lead sponsors on legislation that would clarify congressional intent regarding the Agriculture Hours-of-Service (AgHOS) regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).?
(Liberty) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves is seeking submissions for "An Artistic Discovery", the annual Congressional High School Art Competition.
The competition is a yearly event held in each of the 435 Congressional Districts, including the Sixth District of Missouri. It highlights the importance of art education by recognizing outstanding talented young artists in each district. The winning entries are exhibited for a year in the United States Capitol Building.