Rep. Tom Graves

Republican  •  9th District, Georgia  •  2nd Term  •  Sworn In 2010
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06/01/12
Arizona: Cardon TV Ad Uses Questionable Image

...image to the one used in the ad. But instead of President Obama at the podium, the shot on the Kingston website has Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ga.) at a podium. Cardon today launched a television ad that criticized Flake on immigration. The spot began airing to

Source: Roll Call
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05/31/12
It's funny he now uses the name "Chip"

He's been criticized recently for having teamed up with tea party favorite Rep. Tom Graves, a Georgia Congress critter representing a district in the northern part of the state, in a business venture gone bad. Seems they obtained a loan from a ...

Source: DAILY KOS
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05/30/12
County by county news for Thursday

Joel Provano Rep. Graves reaches out to constituents Rep. Tom Graves has announced the 2012 spring/summer dates for his 9th Congressional District County Connection Program. The program positions members of Rep. Graves’ staff in the district ...

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution
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05/30/12
Chambliss, Graves say Congress must act to avoid big tax increase

We (the Senate) haven’t been doing a lot legislatively,” Chambliss said. Chambliss and Rep. Tom Graves, R-Ranger, spoke Tuesday at the Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce to local business and political leaders. “I can only imagine how frustrating it

Source: Daily Citizen-News
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05/29/12
Rogers calls media reports on his time on sports show ‘gutter politics’

However, the Cherokee Tribune reported in 2010 that Rogers signed over to Edens the deed for a Calhoun hotel for which he took out a $2.2 million loan to buy in 2009 with Congressman Tom Graves. The “Methamphetamine 6,” as it was called at the time ...

Source: Cherokee Tribune
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05/27/12
Rep. Graves visits MFG Chemical

MFG Chemical and its staff discussed key legislative and regulatory issues affecting not only its own company but the specialty chemical industry during a site visit Thursday with U.S. Rep. Tom Graves, R-GA, at the company’s Kimberly Park plant.

Source: Daily Citizen-News
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05/26/12
Candidates from northeast Georgia qualify for state- and federal-level offices

After recent redistricting, current 9th District Rep. Tom Graves decided to seek election to the newly created 14th congressional district for the state. The 9th District now includes Stephens County.

Source: Anderson Independent-Mail
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05/26/12
Candidates from northeast Georgia qualifyas candidates for state- and federal-level offices

After recent redistricting, current 9th District Rep. Tom Graves decided to seek election to the newly created 14th congressional district for the state. The 9th District now includes Stephens County.

Source: Anderson Independent-Mail
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05/26/12
… in which the Chip Rogers story gets more interesting

...has long been something mysterious and untold about the story involving Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers, U.S. Rep. Tom Graves and the failed hotel investment in North Georgia that they tried to shrug off onto a businessman with record fo financial tr

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05/25/12
Talk focuses on congressional race

Current Republican District 9 Rep. Tom Graves is shifting into District 14. The winner of this summer’s primary will face Democrat Jody Cooley, a Gainesville attorney who qualified Friday, in the November election. Thursday night, each of the Republican

Source: Forsyth County News
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05/25/12
Dollar Tree joining new Party City? Shorter provost steps down; will stay to teach. Bad air day today; record heat Saturday. Latest candidate updates. Weekend events.

...join our guests today including Al Thomas, head coach of Shorter Lady Hawks, the NAIA national softball champions; U.S. Rep. Tom Graves on the latest from Washington, the campaign and Memorial Day; and Elaine Armstrong with Goodwill on the Rome career c

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05/23/12
At least 13 incumbents, challengers sign lobbyist gift ban pledge

Among those already qualifying on the Republican side: incumbent U.S. Rep. Tom Graves, R-Ranger, running for re-election in the new 14th District. Martha Zoller qualified to run in the new 9th congressional district where her likely opponent.

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution
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05/23/12
Candidate qualifying goes manual as state website is down

Among those already qualifying on the Republican side: incumbent U.S. Rep. Tom Graves, R-Ranger, running for re-election in the new 14th District. Martha Zoller qualified to run in the new 9th congressional district where her likely opponent.

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution
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05/23/12
At least 13 incumbents, challengers sign lobbyist gift ban pledge

Among those already qualifying on the Republican side: incumbent U.S. Rep. Tom Graves, R-Ranger, running for re-election in the new 14th District. Martha Zoller qualified to run in the new 9th congressional district where her likely opponent.

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution
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05/23/12
10 Dumbest Members of Congress

Tom Graves, R-GA: Graves’ obsession with limiting government ... David Schweikert, R-AZ: Perhaps the poster child for this list is Rep. Schweikert, who was asked a question about the health insurance mandate provision in the Affordable Care ...

Source: AlterNet
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05/22/12
Congressional discourse getting dumber, study says

...: 8.09 5.) Rep. Tim Griffin (R-Ark.) : 8.13 6.) Rep. Todd Akin (R-Mo.) : 8.14 7.) Rep. Vicki Hartzler (R-Mo.) : 8.44 8.) Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ga.) : 8.60 9.) Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) : 8.61 10.) Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) : 8.62 Top Congressional Sp

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05/21/12
Report: Congress Using Smaller Words to Yell at Each Other This Year

...(R-WI) — 8.09 5. Rep. W. Todd Akin (R-MO) — 8.14 6. Rep. Tim Griffin (R-AR) — 8.13 7. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) — 8.44 8. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA) — 8.60 9. Rep. Dave Schweikert (R-AZ) — 8.61 10. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) — 8.62 Is there a tr

Source: Wonkette
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05/20/12
Graves: ‘NDAA amendment prohibits detaining Americans without due-process’

On Friday evening, Congressman Tom Graves (GA-9) spoke about the revised 2013 NDAA to some members of the Paulding County Republican Party, including the Paulding County Republican Examiner, who were attending a dinner in downtown Columbus ...

Source: Examiner
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05/18/12
Sandra Brewer Is New Chamber Member Services Vice President

“Senator Wyden and ... (click for more) Representative Tom Graves (R-Ga.-09) released the following statement Friday after voting in favor of HR 4310, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (NDAA). ... (click for more)

Source: Chattanoogan
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05/18/12
Bicknell racks up endorsements in congressional race

McCutchen compared Bicknell to Tom Graves, the popular tea party congressman elected to represent Northeast Georgia in 2010. Graves is moving to a Northwest Georgia district next year. Others who endorsed Bicknell include state Sen. Frank Ginn ...

Source: Athens Banner-Herald
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05/18/12
Bicknell racks up endorsements in congressional race

McCutchen compared Bicknell to Tom Graves, the popular tea party congressman elected to represent Northeast Georgia in 2010. Graves is moving to a Northwest Georgia district next year. Others who endorsed Bicknell include state Sen. Frank Ginn ...

Source: Athens Banner-Herald
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05/15/12
Walker County Clerk Carter Brown named clerk of year

Get breaking news from the Times Free Press on Twitter at www.twitter.com/timesfreepress or by visiting us on Facebook or Twitter at the right: New district lines appear to mean new challengers for U.S. Rep. Tom Graves in his bid for re-election ...

Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press
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05/15/12
Walker County Clerk Carter Brown named clerk of year

Get breaking news from the Times Free Press on Twitter at www.twitter.com/timesfreepress or by visiting us on Facebook or Twitter at the right: New district lines appear to mean new challengers for U.S. Rep. Tom Graves in his bid for re-election ...

Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press
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05/11/12
THP Names New Captain To Oversee Capitol Security & Executive Protection Units

Arrangements will be announced by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995. (click for more) U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) announced that his Dalton district office will hold an outreach event for senior citizens on Thursday ...

Source: Chattanoogan
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05/11/12
Rep. Graves To Hold Outreach Event For Senior Citizens May 24

U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) announced that his Dalton district office will hold an outreach event for senior citizens on Thursday, May 24,. The event will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Dalton Community Center, 218 N. Frederick Street ...

Source: Chattanoogan
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05/10/12
DesJarlais, Graves Back Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act

Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ga.-09) said, “As all Americans know, the debt is a serious problem, and it isn’t going away. Every bit of legislation Congress considers needs to address the following question: ‘Is this the most responsible use of the ...

Source: Chattanoogan
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05/10/12
Your morning jolt: Brandon Beach to challenge Chip Rogers

Beach, a former Alpharetta city councilman, declared that “we need leadership with integrity in the state legislature” – perhaps a signal that the challenger intends to bring up Rogers’ business partnership with U.S. Rep. Tom Graves ...

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
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05/10/12
George P. Bush Lifts Up GOP With Youths, Latinos

Aaron Schock, Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown, Georgia Rep. Tom Graves, Texas congressional hopeful Quico Canseco, and New Mexico Senate hopeful Heather Wilson each received $2,500. South Dakota Sen. John Thune and Texas Rep. Michael McCaul got ...

Source: RealClearPolitics
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05/10/12
Your morning jolt: Brandon Beach to challenge Chip Rogers

...the state legislature” – perhaps a signal that the challenger intends to bring up Rogers’ business partnership with U.S. Rep. Tom Graves, R-Ranger. The two men purchased a dilapidated Calhoun motel with a $2.3 million loan – which almost immedia

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05/09/12
Rep. Graves Votes Support For Israel

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 ...

Source: Chattanoogan
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Official website: http://tomgraves.house.gov/
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Phone: 202-225-5211
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