Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today released the following statement as the House of Representatives passed legislation to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare: “However you feel about the philosophy of Obamacare, what has become increasingly clear is that it was not built carefully enough to work. Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is infamous for having said that Congress had ‘to pass the bill so you can find out what's in it.’ “Well, they p...
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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 to Sequestration, and at the same time tries to give more flexibility to defense and veterans programs regarding impl...
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I frequently hear from constituents concerned about the false myth of free, lifetime benefits and health care plans for Members of Congress after serving one term, which is not true. While there are many things in Washington in need of reform and even some of the benefits of Members of Congress need to be looked at, misleading information continues circulating on the Internet and in general conversation. I love legislating, but do you think some of my current colleagues would still be here if th...
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today announcing those receiving congressional nominations from his office to the United States Service Academies: “Southwest Virginia, Southside Virginia, and the Alleghany Highlands have a rich history of military service, and it is an honor to nominate these young men and women to the United States Service Academies. I commend these students for their willingness to serve the United States of America, and am confident that they...
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today following his vote against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report for Fiscal Year 2013: “I voted against the National Defense Authorization Act previously because I did not believe that it adequately protected our civil liberties. Language in the Senate’s version of the defense authorization got us closer to a solution, but that language was rejected by the House-Senate conference committee and strip...
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement honoring America’s veterans for their sacrifice and dedication to our country.
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By: WSLS-TV Staff Reports | WASHINGTON, DC -- Southwest Virginia's three Congressmen praised the life of Roanoke D-Day veteran Bob Slaughter on the House floor Thursday morning. 6th District Congressman Bob Goodlatte gave the speech, with 9th District Congressman Morgan Griffith, and 5th District Congressman Robert hurt joining him in offering the speech. The trio praised Slaughter's work on behalf of veterans, and his vision to bring the National D-Day Memorial to Bedford. You can watch the vi...
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Memorial Day: Griffith Honors Our Troops This week we honor and remember those who lost their lives while defending our freedom. In this country we have traditionally honored integrity, honor, individual ingenuity, and willing self-sacrifice. Those who serve in the military embody these principles and spirit of American patriotism. They know what it is to sacrifice, to serve with honor and integrity, and their ingenuity and fighting spirit have preserved our freedom and made the world safer for...
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today congratulating the Gate City-based 1032nd Transportation Company, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group on being awarded the Eisenhower Trophy and Superior Unit Award and for being recognized as the most outstanding company-level unit in the Virginia Army National Guard during the 2011 training year and the Martinsville-based 1173rd Transportation Company and the 1030th Transportation Battalion on bei...
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Congressmen Morgan Griffith and Bob Goodlatte issued the following statement after voting against a resolution to recognize the City of Salem, Massachusetts, as the Birthplace of the National Guard of the United States (H.R. 1339): “This resolution asserts that the first militia – thus the National Guard – was formed in Salem, Massachusetts in 1629. According to William Shea, author of The Virginia Militia in the Seventeenth Century, his research indicates a very different story. “When the Gener...
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