A Republic, If We Can Keep It
Last week at a House Rules Committee hearing entitled “Enforcing the President’s Constitutional Duty to Faithfully Execute the Laws,” Mr. Jonathan Turley, a respected George Washington University law professor who has confirmed that he voted for President Obama, testified, “What we are witnessing today is one of the greatest challenges to our constitutional… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement today after learning that Arch Coal will be idling its Cumberland River Coal Co. complex, which is in Wise County, Virginia and Letcher County, Kentucky:
“I am saddened by news that the Central Appalachian region will be losing Cumberland River Coal Co. My heart goes out to the coal miners who will be losing their… Read more »
294 In Detention, In Senate
For years, when President Obama has been unable to negotiate a compromise, he blames Congress for inaction. While it may be a convenient excuse for him, I would submit that it is incomplete, incorrect, and tiresome.
As an example, our Constitution states, “No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law.” … Read more »
EPA Runs Amuck
We in the Ninth District know that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and this Administration has run amuck. I am often critical of the EPA, but I am not alone.
I recently joined Congressman Bob Goodlatte (VA-06) – Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee – and others in filing an amicus brief (a “friend of the court” brief, meaning it is filed by someone… Read more »
The Latest Obamacare “Glitch”
More than eight months after its launch, the Obamacare system remains incomplete. People’s costs and coverage remain unclear.
As of May 27, according to documents recently released by staff with the House Energy and Commerce Committee, there are at least 4 million inconsistencies in applications in Obamacare’s federal marketplace, which was launched… Read more »
President Allows Nations with Emerging Economies to Pick Carcass of U.S. Economy
Monday, June 2, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new regulations that would require our nation’s existing power plants to cut their carbon dioxide emissions by 30 percent from 2005 levels by 2030. This rule will impact approximately 1,000 fossil fuel-fired plants, particularly those… Read more »
More EPA Mumbo Jumbo
Bloomberg reports, “The Obama Administration is considering cutting greenhouse-gas emissions from power plants by reaching beyond the plants themselves -- an unusual approach that could run afoul of anti-pollution laws. People familiar with the discussions say the Administration is seeking steep reductions -- as much as 25 percent -- that could be met if power… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith released the following statement today after learning CONSOL Energy announced that it will reduce the operating schedule at its Buchanan Mine effective immediately.
“I am very concerned by today’s news that Buchanan Mine will be eliminating one of its production shifts. My heart goes out to these coal miners and their families who will be… Read more »
Government-Run Health Care Fails Some Patients
Recent reports by CNN Investigations indicate that delays in basic medical screenings at various Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals or clinics may have caused serious injuries or led to the deaths of a number of veterans throughout the country. According to CNN, at least 40 died while waiting for appointments at the Phoenix VA Health Care… Read more »
Acre In, Acre Out
The Federal Government owns approximately 81 percent of Nevada, part of the roughly 650 million acres of land it owns throughout the United States. Nearer to home, Uncle Sam owns approximately 53 percent of Craig County and 49 percent of Alleghany County according to sources in those counties, and owns significant portions of other counties in the Ninth District as… Read more »
