Independence Day
Near the end of June, I was invited to give brief remarks at a celebration with area veterans. I think these remarks are appropriate to share during the 4th of July period. Because I rarely use prepared text, the remarks went something like this:
“I want to thank all of the veterans here today for their service to our country. You have answered the… Read more »
Ninth District Health Care Tour
Since being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, I have been honored to serve on the Energy and Commerce Committee. In my first term, I served on the Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy and Power and its Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
For my second term, I am also honored to be on the Subcommittee on Health. This… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement announcing the upcoming Service Academy Day in Dublin and Abingdon:
“Each year I have the honor of nominating a limited number of people to United States service academies, which offer exceptional education as well as the opportunity to serve our country. I encourage students interested in attending a service… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today announcing those receiving congressional nominations from his office to the United States Service Academies:
“Southwest Virginia, Southside Virginia, and the Alleghany Highlands have a rich history of military service, and it is an honor to nominate these young men and women to the United States Service… Read more »
Virginia Tech’s Energy Harvesting Workshop
In front of experts from across the country and around the globe, on Tuesday, August 7, I had the privilege of delivering the keynote speech at Virginia Tech’s Seventh Annual Energy Harvesting Workshop in Blacksburg. Like in years past, VT’s workshop is designed to bring these experts together to discuss and review past developments,… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement today after delivering the keynote speech at Virginia Tech’s Seventh Annual Energy Harvesting Workshop in Blacksburg:
“Days like today keep me energized and hopeful about America’s future. My vision for the nation’s energy policy is straightforward – drill, dig, discover, and deregulate. Experts from across… 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 »
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 »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on the fifth anniversary of the horrendous shooting that took place at Virginia Tech:
“My thoughts and prayers remain with the entire Virginia Tech community and the Town of Blacksburg. Five years ago today, thirty-two beautiful lives were taken from us, and countless were forever changed. Time has likely… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement announcing the upcoming Military Service Academy Day in Dublin and Abingdon:
“Southwest Virginia has a rich tradition of military service. Each year young men and women from the Ninth District attend our nation’s military service academies. These institutions offer an exceptional education as well as the… Read more »
