When I pick my subcommittee chairmen, I look for people that understand what it's like to run successful businesses, who know what it's like to sign the front of the check instead of the back of the check: somebody that gets it. Sam Graves backbusinesschairman share on social
Improving small business opportunities through federal contracts creates jobs and saves taxpayer money. Sam Graves businesscontractcreate Change image and share on social
Saying that you are advocating on behalf of small business does not grant a license to spend at will on more and more programs without congressional input, oversight, or statutory authority. Sam Graves advocateauthoritybehalf Change image and share on social
Walt Disney grew up in Marceline, but almost every child has grown up with his beloved characters. Sam Graves belovedcharacterchild Change image and share on social
In order to help small businesses gain access to the credit and capital they need to run their business successfully, Congress must adopt policies that support functional capital markets without imposing undue restrictions on providers of debt and equity capital. Sam Graves accessadoptbusiness share on social
The recession's high unemployment rates may have encouraged people to start sole proprietorships, but there are many obstacles in the way of growing a company to create jobs. Sam Graves companycreateencourage Change image and share on social
Bringing buyers and sellers together through a single platform is not a new idea - most of us know about eBay's success - but with advancing technology comes new innovative methods for businesses to connect customers with those who want to offer services. Sam Graves advancebringbusiness share on social
Time and time again, small businesses testify before the Committee on Small Business that they simply want the government to 'get out of the way.' Sam Graves businesscommitteegovernment Change image and share on social
There are 12 million illegal immigrants in this country - drawing welfare benefits, sending their children to public schools, and pushing down wages for American workers - but the problem extends well beyond amnesty and open borders. Sam Graves americanamnestybenefit share on social
