The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, multiple grants. Details of funded projects include $377,650 to clinical research of neurological disorders. Additionally, $764,572 will support mental health research of depression. Also, $513,812 will go to pancreatic cancer treatment research.
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U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, delivered on multiple opportunities to raise awareness on health care issues facing the United States.
Chairman Griffith continued the Health Subcommittee’s affordability series to follow on House Republicans’ commitment to help lower health care costs. The… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has announced that it will provide free, confidential black lung screenings to coal miners in Virginia. As part of the NIOSH Coal Worker’s Health Surveillance Program (CWHSP), all coal miners are welcome and encouraged to participate. The NIOSH mobile unit will provide… Read more »
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that it will prohibit transgender athletes from competing in women’s competitions at the Olympics. These new rules will apply beginning at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California. In response to this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This latest action by the IOC will… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $132,885 grant. The funding supports research into obesity and insulin sensitivity. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The scientific community relies on dedicated research efforts to study obesity.
“This HHS grant for more than… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a loan guarantee of $7,568,000 to Twain Capital. While based in Mississippi, Twain Capital will focus on acquiring and restarting the idle Pine Products Sawmill in Martinsville, Virginia. The funding will support the facility in resuming its operations. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the Blue Ridge Discovery Center, based in Troutdale, Virginia, a $100,000 grant for a visitor center. This funding will support the development of a facility to expand the outdoor recreation economy in the region. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Southwest Virginia communities rely on… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) has launched a $35 million campaign to triple U.S. transmission capacity. As part of the campaign, ARPA-E awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $2.5 million award. The funding will support design development of a novel power electronics converter. The funding is supported by the agency’s… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Pembroke Telephone Cooperative, based in Pembroke, Giles County, Virginia, a $700,000 grant for an Outlying Areas Broadband project. This funding will support installation of a fiber network that serves broadband to 74 homes and 15 businesses and community anchor institutions. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the… Read more »
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced an $18.9 million investment from Fukoku Korea to establish a manufacturing plant in Henry County, Virginia. According to a press release, this investment will support 60 new jobs. Following news of this announcement, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“International companies like Fukoku Korea… Read more »
