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Rep. Graves Votes to Put America on Path to Prosperity
Mar 29, 2012 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the House Republican Budget for fiscal year 2013. The budget cuts spending by $5 trillion relative to the President’s budget, simplifies the tax code, clears out special interest loopholes, and brings deficits bel... More

Rep. Graves Receives "Spirit of Enterprise" Award from U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Mar 29, 2012 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) was honored today to receive the "Spirit of Enterprise" award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Chamber President and CEO Thomas Donohue gave the award to Rep. Graves in a ceremony this morning. The award is given annually to lawmakers who support legislation critical... More

Sec. Geithner Tells Rep. Graves Will Have to Raise Debt Ceiling After Election, Blames Past Congress for Fiscal Crisis
Mar 28, 2012 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) questioned Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner in a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing today. During that hearing, Secretary Geithner told Rep. Graves that President Obama will request an additional increase in the debt ceiling before the end of the year, but a... More

Rep. Graves Votes to Keep Federal Bureaucrats from Making Decisions about Americans' Medical Care
Mar 22, 2012 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) issued the following statement after voting in favor of HR 5, the Protecting Access to Healthcare (PATH) Act, which cancels part of Obamacare. It repeals the part of the health care law which establishes a powerful board of unelected bureaucrats called the “Independen... More

Rep. Graves Announces Spring/Summer 2012 County Connection Days
Mar 21, 2012 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-9) has announced the 2012 spring/summer dates for his 9th Congressional District County Connection Program. A Constituent Services Representative from Congressman Graves’ office will be available to meet with constituents on the following dates and locations. The program, ... More

Rep. Graves Votes to Save Taxpayer Dollars by Selling Federal Properties
Mar 20, 2012 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 665, the Excess Federal Building and Property Disposal Act. This bill speeds up the federal government’s sale of excess federal properties. An analysis by the Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill wo... More

Rep. Graves Disappointed Senate Votes Against Lowering Federal Gas Tax
Mar 13, 2012 - Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) released the following statement today in response to the Senate’s vote on Amendment 1756, the Transportation Empowerment Act. The amendment, sponsored by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC), would lower the federal gas tax and devolve the power of the Federal Highway Trust Fund back to... More

Rep. Graves Votes to Spur Jobs Growth and Slash Government Red Tape
Mar 8, 2012 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 3606, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act). This legislation will increase capital formation, spur the growth of startups and small businesses, and pave the way for more businesses to go public ... More

Rep. Graves' Dalton Office to Hold IRS Outreach Event
Mar 5, 2012 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) announced today his Dalton district office will hold an outreach event on Thursday, March 15, 2012 with the IRS. The event will be held from 10:00am until 3:00pm at Dalton City Hall, 300 W. Waugh Street, Dalton, GA 30720. Officials from the IRS will be there to hold a ... More

Attorney General Holder Tells Rep. Graves His Department Will Defend Controversial Obama Contraception Mandate
Feb 29, 2012 - During a hearing of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Tom Graves (GA-09) questioned Attorney General Eric Holder about the Obama Administration's controversial contraception mandate. The Attorney General told Rep. Graves the Department of Justice would defend the mandate, even after testifyin... More

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