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  • 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
  • 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

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