Every year on Labor Day, we pause to celebrate and honor America’s hardworking men and women, the backbone of our great country. Data shows us that American workers’ determination and work ethic are unparalleled in the world. Whether they educate our youth, care for those in their communities, provide necessary services, or produce goods, they all are significantly contributing to America’s strength and spirit. For all hardworking Americans, you have our nation’s sincere appreciation.
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Accountability
Like many of you, I greatly enjoyed watching the 2016 Summer Olympics, which recently concluded with Team USA having won a total of 121 medals. While I cheered on various sports, it likely comes as no surprise that swimming was my favorite sport to watch.
Unfortunately, an incident involving swimmer Ryan Lochte seems to have upstaged or even detracted some from the… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of September.
September 1, 2016
Lee County: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Lee County Sheriff’s Office
Conference Room – Suite U101
33640 Main Street
Jonesville, VA
Martinsville: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
NCI
Room 106 – Classroom Building
30 Franklin Street
Martinsville,… Read more »
Telemedicine – Now is the Time
From time to time, this column highlights ongoing challenges, promising innovations, etc. being undertaken by various people, organizations, and/or businesses from throughout Ninth District. For example, I wrote earlier this month of a local cow/calf operation and its owner’s support of improving our tax code. I have also discussed the Radford… Read more »
DEA Appears to Think Oxycodone Less of a Problem than Marijuana
In recent years, more and more people have expressed an interest in advancing medical research into potential benefits and risks associated with the use of medicinal marijuana. I am among them, having supported efforts to address the burdensome processes that currently impede legitimate medical research on… Read more »
Ninth District Agriculture and a Better Way to do Tax Reform
Last week, among other visits to businesses and organizations in Virginia’s Ninth District, I had the opportunity to visit Hillwinds Farm, a local cow/calf operation in Dublin.
Not only are agriculture and forestry an integral part of our region’s economy and heritage, but agriculture is the largest industry in the Ninth… Read more »
Zika – An Update
Florida health officials recently reported that several individuals were infected with the Zika virus by local mosquitos, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states “…are likely the first known occurrence of local mosquito-borne Zika virus transmission in the continental United States.”
In response, Senate Democrats are calling for Congress to act on… Read more »
Landmark Anti-Opioid Abuse Bill Now Law
In my most recent column, I wrote that legislation to combat the devastating opioid epidemic plaguing our communities – the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (S. 524) – had cleared both chambers of Congress and was heading to the President’s desk for consideration. The Energy and Commerce Committee, of which I am a member, has tallied… Read more »
Fighting Opioid Abuse – An Update
Our nation is in the throes of a real, devastating opioid epidemic that is plaguing our communities. Too many have been affected by this growing epidemic, which destroys lives, families, and communities.
Addressing this epidemic continues to be a priority. I am pleased to report that legislation to help tackle this problem – the… Read more »
I am heartbroken by ongoing violence in our nation, including recent attacks in Bristol and Dallas. As of this writing, little is known about the attack in Michigan. The perpetrators of these events are ultimately responsible, but we must all look within ourselves, work to rise above tensions, and be reminded that violence is not the answer.
My heart is with those killed or… Read more »
