Griffith Announces $205,291 to Virginia Tech for Drug Delivery Research

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech a $205,291 grant for pharmacology, physiology and biological chemistry research related to a micropump for continuous drug delivery. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Advanced drug delivery devices provide treatments to many patients. These devices allow…

Griffith Announces $3,414,040 HHS Head Start Grant to People Incorporated of Virginia

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $3,414,040 to the People Incorporated of Virginia Head Start program. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “This HHS grant for $3,414,040 will help People Incorporated support children and families in the Counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell and Washington, and the City of…

Ninth District Traveling Staff Office Hours for June

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Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of June.   June 11, 2024 Carroll County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am Carroll County Administration Building County Administrators Office, Conference Room 605 – 1 Pine Street Hillsville, VA 24343   Tazewell County (Bluefield): 10:00 am – 11:30 am Town of…

Griffith Announces $1,160,846 HHS Grant to St. Charles Health Council Inc.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,160,846 to St. Charles Health Council for their Black Lung Clinic program. Today U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “St. Charles Health Council plays a critical role in administering great services to those in our region affected by black lung disease.” “I congratulate the health…

Griffith Announces $4,751,317 HHS Grant to Kids Central, Inc.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $4,751,317 to Kids Central, Incorporated for their Head Start programs. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “This HHS grant for $4,751,317 will help Kids Central operate their Head Start programs, serving the peoples of Dickenson and Wise Counties, as well as the City of…

Griffith Announces $171,616 to Virginia Tech for Zika Virus Research

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech a $171,616 exploratory grant for allergy, immunology and transplantation research related to the Zika virus. The research involved for this project will not include gain-of-function research. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “There is currently no known…

Griffith Announces $3,603,654 HHS Head Start Grant to New River Community Action, Inc.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $3,603,654 to the New River Community Action Head Start program. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Head start projects in the New River Valley contribute to quality preschool experiences by promoting childhood education and development.”   “This HHS grant for…

Griffith Statement on HHS Decision to Suspend and Propose Debarment of EcoHealth Alliance, Inc.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has suspended and proposed to debar EcoHealth Alliance on the grounds that it lacks the present responsibility to participate in U.S. Federal Government procurement and nonprocurement programs. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “EcoHealth Alliance failed to follow its contractual…

Latta, Griffith Statement on Senate Democrats Blocking HALT Fentanyl Act

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Today, U.S. Representatives Bob Latta (R-OH) and Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement after Senate Democrats objected to the passage of the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl Act, led by Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA):   "It is completely irresponsible that Democrats blocked passage of the HALT Fentanyl Act led in the Senate by Senator Bill Cassidy. Last…

Griffith Celebrates Approximately $75 Million Funding for Blue Ridge Parkway Restoration

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The U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service (NPS) has announced that the Blue Ridge Parkway will receive roughly $75 million through the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “The Blue Ridge Parkway is a major Southside and Southwest Virginia treasure that attracts scores of…

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