Immigration, Coal, and Zimmerman
Immigration
I have received quite a few questions about developments on immigration reform. I believe our immigration system is broken, but do not believe that legislation recently passed by the Senate is the solution.
The Senate passed one nearly 1,200-page bill. This is a large bill that tries to deal with all of the nation’s immigration… Read more »
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 »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement today in response to President Obama’s announcement that he has charged the Environmental Protection Agency with issuing new regulations on both current and new electric power plants. These regulations, if the technology to comply even exists, will be both burdensome and costly.
“Today’s announcement is only the… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 3, the Northern Route Approval Act:
“More than 1,700 days have passed since the State Department received the initial application for the Keystone XL pipeline, and the American people continue waiting for the Administration’s decision. With each passing day, bipartisan… Read more »
God Bless America
In recent days, we have endured much as a nation. I have a heavy heart and am saddened by the loss of life, the injuries, and the devastation, but I am also deeply grateful for the dedication, bravery, and professionalism of all those who work to keep us safe. May these tragic events in Boston, Massachusetts, West, Texas, and the New River Valley bring us… Read more »
We Remember
Six years have passed since tragedy struck the Hokie Nation, and thirty two lives were tragically taken from us, and others were seriously injured. As we reflect, we remember these beautiful souls and pray for comfort for the loved ones of those lost, those injured, the Virginia Tech community, and the Town of Blacksburg.
“Everyday Decisions”
A hearing in… Read more »
Avoiding a Government Shutdown
Recently the House of Representatives passed legislation known as a Continuing Resolution (CR) which would fund the government through September 30 (the end of Fiscal Year 2013), thus avoiding a government shutdown.
This CR, passed three weeks before the deadline, works to curb spending, accepting spending levels consistent with Sequestration - a… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding the Continuing Resolution which would fund the government through the end of FY 2013 (September 30):
“Instead of waiting until the current Continuing Resolution expires on March 27, the House is acting now to prevent a government shutdown. This continuing resolution reflects the spending levels subsequent… Read more »
The Sequester
In August 2011, the President, the House of Representatives, and the Senate reached a deal to raise the debt ceiling and, in exchange for the House agreeing to raise the debt ceiling, there would be cuts to Washington spending. If an agreement to cut Washington spending could not be reached, then there would be automatic, blind, across the board cuts in 2013. … Read more »
Religious freedom: from “Obamacare” to peyote
Over the last year or so, you may have heard some criticism from for-profit businesses and not-for-profit religious groups like the Roman Catholic bishops regarding the health care reform law’s mandate that requires employers (including religious hospitals, colleges, charities, and similar institutions) to put faith aside and provide… Read more »
