ObamaCare: The Ruling and What It Means
On Thursday, June 28th, the Supreme Court issued its decision on the constitutionality of President Obama’s health care law, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or ObamaCare. The Court found that the requirement to own insurance is unconstitutional under the Commerce Clause. This is good news because it places a clear… Read more »
Supreme Court Rules on Arizona Immigration Law
All eyes have been on the Supreme Court this week as the nation eagerly awaits the Court’s ruling on President Obama’s health care law (commonly referred to as ObamaCare). On Monday, in another high profile case, the Court handed down its decision on the Arizona immigration law (S.B. 1070). Though the decision wasn’t clear and… Read more »
Week In Review
We are one week closer to hearing the Supreme Court’s verdict in the health care case (commonly referred to as ObamaCare). A decision is expected any day now. In light of the impending news, I continue to seek the input and insight of my constituents on health care policy – what works, what doesn’t, what changes need to be made, etc. Last week I had the… Read more »
Awaiting the Supreme Court’s Decision on ObamaCare
Two months have passed since the controversial health care law (commonly referred to as ObamaCare) was argued before the Supreme Court. Any day now, we expect a decision. In anticipation of the Supreme Court’s ruling, House Republicans are preparing for a host of outcomes. What if only the individual mandate is… Read more »
All Fossil Fuels are Next
In an editorial board meeting with the San Francisco Chronicle in 2008, then Senator Obama made a comment that has always troubled me:
“When I was asked earlier about the issue of coal, you know, under my plan of a cap and trade system, electricity rates would necessarily skyrocket. Even regardless of what I say about whether coal is good or bad. Because I’m… Read more »
Memorial Day: Griffith Honors Our Troops
This week we honor and remember those who lost their lives while defending our freedom. In this country we have traditionally honored integrity, honor, individual ingenuity, and willing self-sacrifice. Those who serve in the military embody these principles and spirit of American patriotism. They know what it is to… Read more »
Griffith Fights for Gun Rights
The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution is very explicit: “A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” I stand by this Amendment; and I wholeheartedly support it. I recently introduced legislation (H.R. 4269), which would… Read more »
Griffith Attends Graduations
This past weekend many young men and women closed a very special chapter in their lives. From Virginia Tech and Wytheville Community College to Mountain Empire Community College and The Appalachian College of Pharmacy, hundreds across the Ninth District received their college degrees.
The students and faculty at Mountain Empire Community… Read more »
A Wise & Frugal Government
Last week, in honor of the National Day of Prayer, our nation once again took a moment to reflect on the many blessings God has bestowed on us. “A rising nation, spread over a wide and fruitful land, traversing all the seas with the rich productions of their industry,” said Thomas Jefferson in his first inaugural address. He went on to say,… Read more »
Last Year’s Devastating Storms & Tornadoes
On Saturday, April 28th, I was very thankful to have been invited to speak in Glade Spring at the candlelight vigil, which reflected the revival of the community. Below are a summary of my comments:
This month, one year ago, devastating storms and tornadoes wreaked havoc across Southwest Virginia. The damage was… Read more »
