Supply chain disruptions in recent months have led to shortages of many products we once typically purchased with ease. The present widespread shortage of baby formula, however, presents a disturbing new indicator of the economy’s disorder.
According to Datasembly, 43 percent of major baby food brands were out of stock for the week ending on May 8. In some states, the percentage was even… Read more »
Easter
During this time of year, Christians look forward to Easter.
As we gather to celebrate Christ’s resurrection from the dead, I look forward to hearing many of the hymns written for the occasion. One of my favorites is “Welcome, Happy Morning!”
Welcome, happy morning!
Age to age shall say:
Hell today is vanquished,
Heaven is won today!
Lo! the Dead is living,
God for… Read more »
Supply chains were once far from the mind of the average consumer, but they were nevertheless vital. Behind just about every product, from the food on your table to the clothes you wear to the vehicle you drive, lies a supply chain that can potentially stretch across the globe.
But supply chains cannot be far from mind now. If the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on them was not great… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $1 million to Lincoln Memorial University to construct a new Veterinary Education and Technology building in Ewing, Virginia. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“ARC’s $1 million grant to construct a new Veterinary Education and Technology building in Ewing will offer new educational opportunities and… Read more »
The exigencies of war can lead to unexpected consequences. We are seeing this truth play out as Ukraine fights for its survival against Russian aggression.
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a world leader who belongs to a political party on the left called for building a stockpile of coal and natural gas as well as the rapid construction of two liquid natural gas (LNG) terminals to… Read more »
If you’ve bought groceries, paid for gasoline, or bought a car, either used or new, in the past year, you have likely noticed the presence of inflation.
In January, the Consumer Price Index confirmed just how severe the inflationary spiral has been. The index rose by 7.5 percent over the preceding year, the highest rate of inflation since 1982.
The broad-based surge in prices exacts a… Read more »
China poses the most significant foreign challenge to the United States in the 21st century.
Its economic and military capacity surpasses that of other rival powers, and the country’s Communist rulers have shown a repeated interest in using that capacity aggressively at the expense of other countries, including ours.
Rising to the challenge must be a priority of the Federal Government.… Read more »
At a recent and rare press conference, President Biden pondered out loud, “What are Republicans for? What are they for? Name me one thing they’re for.”
I am happy to name not just one but a lot of things we are for. Furthermore, I’m happy to invite him to work with us on them, although I doubt my invitation will be accepted. The President seems more interested in pandering to… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today visited Manifold Mining in New Castle. The facility mines cryptocurrency and repairs computers used in mining. Griffith issued the following statement:
“Cryptocurrency is emerging as a valuable technology in today’s economy. It is important for policymakers to understand this industry, be aware of the potential benefits it can bring to our local… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has introduced the Domestic Security Using Production Partnerships and Lessons from Yesterday (SUPPLY) Act, a bill to require the Federal Government to enter into partnerships with domestic manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE) in order to ensure a supply of PPE during national emergencies.
“The United States should never again be… Read more »
