Congressman Sam Graves

Hat tip:SmallBizRepublicans The House Committee on Small Business chaired by Rep. Sam Graves held a hearing titled LightSquared: The Impact to Small Business GPS Users. The purpose of the hearing was to examine the impact on small businesses that may result from LightSquared’s use of its spectrum to provide broadband service near the Global Positioning System (GPS). Small businesses, including farmers, construction contractors, surveyors, and the general aviation industry, rely on the...Read Full Story

The National Journal points out Jeff Roe will soon decide who to give his allegiance to in the 2012 GOP US Senate Republican primary. The long-time Republican strategist has been long connected to Sam Graves, who appears to be serious about announcing his candidacy against the GOP's blonde bimbo, Sarah Steelman. (See the blonde bimbo in action below:)The National Journal writes:On Wednesday, Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) indicated that he is actively looking at the race. "I certainly wouldn't want...Read Full Story

The Hill reports Missouri Congressman Sam Graves may be preparing to challenge Sarah Steelman for the 2012 US Senate Race."I certainly wouldn't want to close the door on it. It's something that I look at and kind of evaluate and we'll see what happens," he said in an interview. "There's a great opportunity to take back that Senate seat."It may depend on what Graves accomplishes this year. He currently serves on the House Small Business Committee."There's some things that I really want to...Read Full Story

More and more news is coming out about Sam Graves preparing to announce his bid for the US Senate in Missouri. Graves is throwing down the Gauntlet and sending a warning to Sarah Steelman, another GOP candidate who hopes to fool the GOP.With forcefulness, Graves reminded Missouri voters on Hotline on Call that he is absolutely considering a run sending a clear message to the Tea Parties. "I'm one of the very few members of Congress who has voted against every one of these bailout packages and...Read Full Story

As former Senator Jim Talent continues to decide if he wants to run for his old senate seat, northwest Missouri Congressman Sam Graves told The Hill  yesterday that he may be interested in a promotion. We believe Mr. Graves talk is more than idle, since according to the Sunlight Foundation, Graves has two fundraiser scheduled every [...]Read Full Story

Question-and-answer session conducted by Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) at the House Small Business Committee hearing: “The Looming Challenge for Small Medical Practices: The Projected Physician Shortage and How Health Care Reforms Can Address the Problem.” Hat tip:SmallBizRepublicans Related: KCMO POdcast: Chris Stigall talks with Congressman Sam Graves about health care [...]Read Full Story

Hat tip:SmallBizRepublicans Related: Rasmussen Reports: Most Voters Still Think Tax Cuts, Spending Decreases Benefit EconomySimilar Posts: Video: Rep. Eric Burlison on Repealing Personal Property Taxes Video: Luetkemeyer: Washington Uncertainty Makes Employers Hesitant to Create New Jobs Videos: Graves & Luetkemeyer Speak Out on Obamacare Quote of the Day: “Congressional Approval Rises a Point After Auto [...]Read Full Story

Constitutional-Tribune Photo / Catherine Stortz Ripley From K.C. Prime Buzz: Roll Call, the Capitol Hill newspaper, is raising questions today about Congressman Sam Graves’ use of an airplane owned by a prominent campaign contributor. Here’s the piece: Contractor Lends Wings to Graves By Paul Singer Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) has accepted perhaps thousands of dollars worth of free flight time in [...]Read Full Story

The Missouri Political News Service has obtained an eleven page letter that former U.S. Attorney Todd Graves has sent on his firm’s legal stationary to the Missouri Ethics Commission. The Commission meets today to decide the fate of millions of dollars in campaign contributions. Mr. Graves, brother of Rep. Sam Graves, writes in the letter that he hopes to “provide the Commission [...]Read Full Story