Press Releases

Congressman Griffith released the following statement today after receiving the news that Corporal T.J. Conrad was killed in action: Read more »

GLADE SPRING – Congressman Morgan Griffith bumps into Dr. Jill Biden and Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis in the Ninth Congressional District of Virginia: “After a full day of traveling the district, I was excited to run into the Second Lady of the United States and Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis on my way back to Salem.  By chance, while fueling up at the local Petro station just off… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware approved nearly $375,000 in bonuses to a small number of Solyndra employees who were not fired in August:   “I’m deeply disappointed that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware approved $368,500 in bonuses to certain employees.  Last month, I sent a letter to President… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today regarding the recent action of the Department of Justice (DOJ) in the Solyndra bankruptcy proceeding: “Last week the Department of Justice joined Solyndra in opposing several motions in bankruptcy court.  Among the motions opposed by DOJ and Solyndra was a request for discovery made by the WARN claimants, some… Read more »

“I'm pleased to support a commonsense measure,” said Congressman Griffith. Read more »

Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition for high school students. Read more »

am supportive of a line-item veto process in order to make further cuts to federal spending. However, this bill does not provide for a true line-item veto. Instead, it is more of a group veto concept. Read more »

“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Chancellor Prior,” said Congressman Griffith. Read more »

In my opinion, Obama Care will negatively impact our budget and the quality of health care in America. The CLASS program is another concrete example of why Obama Care is not a viable solution to our nation’s health care needs. Even the Obama Administration has admitted that the CLASS program is unworkable and abandoned its implementation. However, the financially unsustainable program remains on the books. Read more »

Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of February: February 7, 2012 Covington: 10:00am – 12:00pm Covington City Hall City Hall Conference Room 333 W. Locust Street Covington, VA Marion: 10:00am – 12:00pm Town Council Chambers 138 West Main Street Marion, VA  Bristol: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Bristol VA Public… Read more »