Press Releases

  • Rep. Graves Votes to Slash Spending, Take Aim at Big Driver of National Debt
    May 10, 2012 - Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) released the following statement today, after voting for HR 5652, the Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012. HR 5652 makes targeted spending reductions to mandatory programs, which is one of the key drivers of the national debt. This bill achieves these savings w... More
  • Rep. Graves Votes to Reaffirm America's Staunch Support of Israel
    May 9, 2012 - Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) released the following statement today, after voting for HR 4133, the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012. HR 4133 reaffirms the stalwart historic relationship between the two countries and strengthens security cooperation between the United State... More
  • Nation's Largest Taxpayer Group Honors Rep. Graves with "Taxpayers' Friend Award"
    May 8, 2012 - Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) today was recognized for his outstanding pro-taxpayer voting record last year. The 362,000-member National Taxpayers Union (NTU), a nonpartisan citizen group, has announced that Rep. Graves is among the distinguished recipients of the 2011 “Taxpayers’ Friend Award.” The awa... More
  • Rep. Graves Recognizes the Strength and Resilience of 9th District Citizens One Year after Tornadoes Devastate Four Counties
    Apr 27, 2012 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) released the following statement one year to the day after a series of devastating tornadoes swept through north Georgia. The storms struck Dade, Walker, Pickens, and Catoosa counties, killing 11 people and causing tens of millions of dollars in property damage. A tota... More
  • Rep. Graves Announces New Date for Town Hall in Hall County
    Apr 25, 2012 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) announced today he will hold a town hall in Hall County on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 for all interested 9th District constituents. Constituents will be able to pose questions directly to Rep. Graves about legislative issues in Washington, DC and other issues of importance... More
  • Rep. Graves Votes to Lower Taxes on Small Businesses to Spur Economic Growth and Job Creation
    Apr 19, 2012 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 9, the Small Business Tax Cut Act. The bill gives small businesses with fewer than 500 employees a 20% tax cut. Currently, small businesses pay up to 35% in federal taxes. The Small Business Tax Cut Act will ... More
  • Rep. Graves: It's Time to Pass the Fair Tax
    Apr 17, 2012 - Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) released the following statement today on tax day, urging Congress to pass the Fair Tax. H.R. 25, or the Fair Tax Act, would replace the complicated U.S. tax code with a simpler, streamlined tax system by shifting the federal government’s taxation system from income-based t... More
  • Rep. Graves' Town Hall in Hall County Postponed
    Apr 10, 2012 - Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) regrets to announce he will have to postpone the town hall in Hall County, previously scheduled for Wednesday, April 11, 2012, in order to attend a funeral. The event was to have started at 3:00pm in Flowery Branch. The event will be rescheduled for ... More
  • Rep. Graves to Hold Town Halls in Walker and Hall Counties
    Apr 3, 2012 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) announced today he will be holding town halls in Walker and Hall Counties for all interested 9th District constituents. Constituents will be able to pose questions directly to Rep. Graves about legislative issues in Washington, DC and other issues of importance to them... More
  • Rep. Graves Announces Conference on Small Business
    Mar 30, 2012 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) announced he will host a conference on small business called, “Government and Small Business: Moving Forward Together.” The event will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 for all interested 9th District citizens from 9:00am until 12:00pm at Dalton City Hall, 300 W. Wau... More

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