Grieving
Like you, I am heartbroken by the tragic incident in Franklin County on August 26 during which WDBJ7 journalists Alison Parker and Adam Ward were killed and Vicki Gardner, head of the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce, was injured. Both Alison and Adam grew up in our area, with Alison graduating from high school in Martinsville and Adam from high school in… Read more »
Defending the Authority of the Legislature
Having served in Congress as well as previously in the Virginia General Assembly, I believe the Commonwealth’s government generally functions more efficiently and effectively than the federal government. That’s not to say there aren’t occasional situations in Virginia that become ugly, unfortunate, and/or unfair.
One of those… Read more »
Iran Deal
In a 2010 commencement speech at the University of Michigan, President Obama said, “[One] way to keep our democracy healthy is to maintain a basic level of civility in our public debate. … You can disagree with a certain policy without demonizing the person who espouses it. You can question somebody’s views and their judgment without questioning their motives or their… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today after learning that a number of states have joined together to ask the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for an immediate stay of its Clean Power Plan as legal proceedings continue in the courts. Unfortunately, the Commonwealth of Virginia is not among the states requesting a stay.
“I am appreciative of… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court ruling in the King v Burwell case related to Obamacare health care law subsidies:
“I am disappointed by this ruling, and do not understand how the Supreme Court could have ruled this way based on the plain meaning of the English language used in the text of the Obamacare health care law. … Read more »
Robin Hood, King John, and the Magna Carta
Many people have heard Robin Hood, the fabled character of numerous ballads, tales, movies, etc. Robin Hood roamed the Sherwood Forest in Nottingham while Richard the Lionheart, or King Richard I of England, was off fighting in a foreign crusade. While Richard was gone, his mother Eleanor of Aquitaine and William Longchamp are said… Read more »
Obamacare Regulations
On Thursday June 4, my colleagues and I on the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing that examined Obamacare menu labeling requirements, which will require certain businesses such as restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, etc. to detail the amount of calories in the foods and beverages they sell.
Among other things, I am concerned about vague… Read more »
It’s About the Constitution
The Constitution – Still Relevant
The Senate debate on collecting all our phone data has been interesting. Hopefully the American people have a better understanding of their rights and of the importance of the Congressional power to check the Executive branch.
Government Control of Water – An Update
On May 27, the Obama Administration announced it had… Read more »
John Wilkes, Rand Paul, and Mike Lee
I noted with interest last week that Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) took to the Senate floor to talk against the Patriot Act provisions that allow the National Security Agency (NSA) to gather data on all Americans.
As you know, I feel this is a violation of the United States Constitutional provisions against unlawful search. I have spoken… Read more »
Thanking Law Enforcement
As you may know, last week was National Police Week – a time to pause, recognize the brave men and women in uniform who serve and protect our communities, and honor those who were injured or lost their lives in the line of duty. Law enforcement officers work day after day, shift after shift, often missing celebrations of events such as holidays, birthdays,… Read more »
