By Congressman Morgan Griffith
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After just a short time in Congress, I find myself more keenly aware of the research and reporting failures of the modern mainstream media. If a story gets more depth and attention than the typical 10 second sound bite, I admit, I’m surprised. Solyndra is no different.
There are a number of facts surrounding the Solyndra story that… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today after joining his colleagues to unanimously pass the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Reform Act of 2012:
“Despite what you may hear in the news, the House of Representatives continues to pass necessary and needed reforms to the government. Today, the Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously passed the FDA… Read more »
A Wise & Frugal Government
Last week, in honor of the National Day of Prayer, our nation once again took a moment to reflect on the many blessings God has bestowed on us. “A rising nation, spread over a wide and fruitful land, traversing all the seas with the rich productions of their industry,” said Thomas Jefferson in his first inaugural address. He went on to say,… Read more »
Last Year’s Devastating Storms & Tornadoes
On Saturday, April 28th, I was very thankful to have been invited to speak in Glade Spring at the candlelight vigil, which reflected the revival of the community. Below are a summary of my comments:
This month, one year ago, devastating storms and tornadoes wreaked havoc across Southwest Virginia. The damage was… Read more »
ENERGY EQUALS JOBS
In a well coordinated photo, now featured on the Department of Energy’s website, President Obama recently stood amid a sea of solar panels at the Copper Mountain Solar Project, located just outside of Las Vegas, NV. The President was there in support of his Administration’s efforts to promote “green energy.” This one million solar panel facility, built on… Read more »
ENERGY EQUALS JOBS
On April 18, 1977, President Jimmy Carter said, “Because we are now running out of gas and oil, we must prepare quickly for a third change, to strict conservation and to the use of coal and permanent renewable energy sources, like solar power.” Two things about this statement shock me. Nearly forty years have passed since Carter made these remarks and oil… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its new power plant regulations:
“In my opinion, these new regulations make it crystal clear that the Obama Administration wants to end the use of coal in our country. This is a very sad day for coal employers, coal employees, and coal customers. According to… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following statement after learning the District Court for the District of Columbia issued its decision in the Spruce Mine case (Mingo Logan Coal v. EPA):
“I want to thank the court for reining in an out-of-control EPA. It’s outrageous that the EPA attempted to revoke perfectly good coal mine water permits that had already been issued by the… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith released the following statement after questioning Secretary of Energy Steven Chu at today’s Energy and Power hearing on the President’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget request for the Department of Energy (DOE):
“When most of the members were loading up their cars and heading home, the Energy and Power Subcommittee met again to finish its hearing with Secretary… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith released the following statement today after learning the Boiler MACT regulatory relief amendment failed in the U.S. Senate:
“I’m very disappointed that a commonsense idea like giving businesses, manufacturers, universities, and hotels regulatory relief from new burdensome boiler regulations can’t get through the Senate. My bill, H.R. 2250, is nearly… Read more »
