The U.S. Department of the Army has awarded a $9.36 million contract to Moog, Incorporated of Blacksburg to build components used in the upgrade of Light Armored Vehicles. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This $9.36 million contract for Moog will support jobs and economic growth in the New River Valley while getting our men and women in uniform the… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) this week sent a letter to Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Alex M. Azar II urging HHS to include free and charitable clinics in coronavirus relief. Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District is served by several of these clinics, including the Health Wagon.
“Now, as HHS determines how best to utilize the dollars… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission today approved two grants for projects in the Virginia coalfields totaling $500,000. The Southwest Regional Recreation Authority of Virginia received $300,000 for the Catalyst for Growth in Developing the Tourism Economy of the Coalfields project. The Town of St. Paul received $200,000 for Phase 2 of the historic Lyric Theater renovation.
Congressman… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology has awarded $876,000 to GENEDGE ALLIANCE of Martinsville to support Virginia-based U.S. small- and medium-sized manufacturers, including rural manufacturers, respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced that Brandi Wade of Eastside High School in Coeburn won the Congressional Art Competition in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District. Her artwork is entitled Tree and Starry Night.
Mariam Rmili earned second place with Winter Fluff, and Kaitlyn Robinson earned third with Autumn… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development approved a loan of $269,000 and a grant of $269,000, a total of $538,000 in funding, to the Scott County Public Service Authority for providing public sewer service to the Daniel Boone community. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Inadequate water sanitation systems in the Daniel Boone community… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development approved a loan of $404,000 to the town of Clifton Forge to improve the town’s dam. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Repairing the dam at Clifton Forge is an important safety measure for the people of the region. USDA Rural Development’s support for this vital infrastructure project will… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development approved a loan of $1,762,000 and a grant of $2,091,000, a total of $3,853,000 in funding, to the town of Big Stone Gap for improving the town’s water distribution system. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Upgrading the water infrastructure in Big Stone Gap will benefit the health and quality of… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding the planned lawsuit against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to prevent the U.S. House of Representatives from implementing an unconstitutional proxy voting plan:
“The proxy voting plan passed by House Democrats allows members not physically present to cast votes, clearly disregarding the Constitution’s… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded $1,072,356 in funding for the Black Lung Clinic Program at St. Charles Health Council in Jonesville:
“Black lung clinics help coal miners and their loved ones face this terrible affliction. I am glad to have worked to increase funding for black lung clinics… Read more »
