Press Releases

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement in response to the United Nations vote to declare Palestine a ‘non-member state:’ “Ensuring a strong, safe Israel must remain a top priority of the United States even as we work to address pressing issues here at home.  I am of the belief that an actual Palestinian state can only be achieved through direct… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement regarding the news of both job losses and gains in the Ninth District: “I am deeply troubled by today’s announcement that Merillat will be closing its 2 manufacturing plants in Atkins.  These job losses negatively impact the entire community, but most significantly the hard-working employees and their… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement honoring America’s veterans for their sacrifice and dedication to our country. Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement today after receiving the news that former U.S. District Judge Glen Williams had died: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former U.S. District Judge Glen Williams.  Judge Williams was a man I greatly respected, a courageous public servant, and an honorable defender of the rule of law.  Judge… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after learning that Norfolk Southern Corp. has furloughed approximately 200 employees in the railroad’s Bluefield-based Pocahontas Division and the Roanoke, Va. based Virginian Division: “I have been warning folks about the negative consequences of the Obama Administration's war on coal.  The direct attack is launched… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding his vote to support the Stop the War on Coal Act, H.R. 3409: “Just this week, the Ninth District once again absorbed the devastating impacts of the war on coal.  As another thousand plus jobs are cut from the mining industry, the House took action.  Today’s legislation – the Stop the War on Coal Act… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement regarding the news that coal producer Alpha Natural Resources will be cutting production and eliminating 1,200 jobs companywide, including 400 with the immediate closing of eight mines in West Virginia, Virginia, and Pennsylvania: “The announcement of layoffs in Buchanan and Wise, added to the layoffs of two weeks ago… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding the attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Egypt and the U.S. Consulate in Libya: “I’m very disturbed by the attacks on both U.S. citizens and officials in Egypt and in Libya.  Our prayers go out to the families of the four Americans killed in these attacks.  For them, and on behalf of the United States of… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after learning that CONSOL Energy will temporarily idle, effective today, its Buchanan Mine in Southwest Virginia: “With this Administration’s ongoing war on coal, unfortunately, today’s extremely disappointing news doesn’t come as a surprise.  Our economy is struggling.  With current policies, the down economy… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the United States Treasury Department announced the national debt had surpassed $16 trillion, having increased more than $5 trillion during President Obama’s term: “Today’s news is another reminder that America has got to change course.  The national debt has now surpassed $16 trillion.  To put that into… Read more »