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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 »

Last Thursday, I sent a letter to President Obama, along with 53 of my colleagues, asking him to stand up for the American taxpayers and oppose bonuses for certain Solyndra employees. While the Obama Administration failed to file an objection to Solyndra’s request on behalf of the taxpayers, a group of former Solyndra employees did object to the $500,000 bonus plan. Read more »

“The Senate has yet to get the message,” said Congressman Griffith. Read more »

Unfortunately, tonight’s speech was just more of the same. While President Obama talks a good game, three years of failed economic policies and government overreach say otherwise. Read more »

“The Congressional Badge of Bravery recognizes Trooper Cochran’s heroic actions, which exemplify the definition of bravery,” said Congressman Griffith. “Law enforcement officers are on the front lines every day, risking their own wellbeing for our safety. I commend Trooper Cochran for his bravery in the face of danger and thank all law enforcement officers throughout the Ninth District and nationwide for their commitment to serving and protecting our communities.” Read more »

“The same people who asked for permission to dispose of these materials also asked for the bonuses for Solyndra employees,” said Congressman Griffith. Read more »