The State of the Union
It is again the time of year during which the President delivers the State of the Union address. Accordingly, let’s review the condition of our nation and how it can be strengthened.
In the short term, the state of our nation could look much better. We have big issues to sort out. In the long term, I believe things will improve. I believe… Read more »
Coal Keeps the Heat On and Food on the Table
Much of the nation – including our region and areas further south – has been dealing with frigid weather. Several energy companies nationwide asked customers to reduce their electricity consumption for periods of time in order to decrease demand and reduce the potential for power outages.
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) asked their… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement regarding reports that Governor Terry McAuliffe (D-VA) will soon be proposing to limit State tax credits and deductions that assist coal producers with coalfield jobs and electricity generation:
“Coal-producing regions such as the Ninth District of Virginia are already reeling from job losses resulting from… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today after voting against the nine-month government spending bill:
“As with all compromises, this bill includes a number of both good and bad items, which I often refer to as ‘candy apples’ and ‘toads,’ respectively. I understand that action must be taken, and I appreciate the hard work that has gone into this… Read more »
The ABLE Act
Much talk about Congress focuses on partisan conflict. But it is important to keep in mind that, though discord gets more attention, Democrats and Republicans can and do work together to get things done. Among my efforts are the bipartisan Drug Quality and Security Act (H.R. 3089) to clarify oversight of the compounding drug manufacturing system (which was… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Tax Increase Prevention Act (H.R. 5771):
“This legislation, as is often the case, is far from perfect. It includes tax credits for the wind power industry, tax credits I oppose. However, it also contains provisions supportive of our farmers, teachers, and small businesses. As… Read more »
Immigration – An Update
It has been more than a week since President Obama announced his executive actions regarding immigration. I have serious concerns about his actions and their legality. My concerns include whether the President can broadly and unilaterally grant illegal immigrants permission to work.
Further, among the red flags being raised about the President’s… Read more »
Keystone XL Pipeline – Solutions
On Friday, November 14, the House of Representatives again passed legislation (H.R. 5682) to approve the application for the Keystone XL pipeline, which has been slow-walked by President Obama and the State Department for more than six years. This is despite other pipeline projects requiring a Presidential Permit having taken 18 to 24 months to… Read more »
25 Years Without the “Iron Curtain”
As a student of history, I feel it important to note the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, described by former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill as an “Iron Curtain” dividing Europe. Much of the population doesn’t remember this – they were either too young or not yet born. But for roughly 30 years, I was a part of… Read more »
