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Legislation would make it easier for long haul trucking industry to utilize natural gas as fuel
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 President Obama will report on the condition of our country and outline his legislative goals for the year.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– On Thursday, January 23rd, students who participated in the annual Congressional Art Competition gathered at a reception in St. Joseph, where Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) applauded their work. At the gathering, which was held at the Northwest Missouri State University St. Joseph Center, Graves recognized several of the young artists for their work, noting three honorable mentions and announcing the first, second, and third place winners.
The following works were selected for awards:
Earns "A" grade from NumbersUSA
Graves helps retrieve Purple Heart medal
By Ken Newton
St. Joseph News-Press
January 24, 2014
Sue Winslow believes her late husband would not have enjoyed the ceremony held on his behalf Thursday.
"He wouldn't have been happy for this spotlight," the St. Joseph woman said.
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:
Will meet with veterans in Platte City and Blue Springs; will also tour Excelsior Springs CBOC
KANSAS CITY, MO – U.S. Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) today announced he has nominated several Sixth District students to the United States Service Academies. Each year, members of Congress are responsible for selecting very highly qualified students to attend one of our nation's five prestigious military academies. Graves said many very qualified students applied for a nomination through his office this year.
Graves nominated the following area students:
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) today praised a decision by the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) concerning the treatment of volunteer firefighters and other volunteer emergency responders under Obamacare's employer mandate.
The second session of the 113th Congress officially convened this past week. And while it may be a new year, I intend to continue finding commonsense solutions to the problems facing our nation using Missouri values as my guiding principles. That starts with our nation's debt and unemployment.