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“Growing up in the mountains of Virginia, I did not think we had to worry about tornadoes, but Pulaski and Washington counties proved otherwise,” Griffith said last week. “Disaster relief is not a partisan issue. Members of the Virginia congressional delegation — both Republicans and Democrats — worked together to request FEMA assistance for the impacted areas.” Read more »

House Republicans are poised to take on the Obama administration’s “job-destroying regulations” when Congress reconvenes shortly after Labor Day. Read more »

As we approach Labor Day 2011, why can’t Washington understand how to create more jobs in the USA? It seems basic to me. Get out of the way and the American spirit will find ways to create jobs. Businesses could get the certainty they need to create jobs if Washington would assure businesses that if they invest in America today, the rules and regulations that apply to that business will not change for the worse tomorrow. Read more »

Growing up in the mountains of Virginia, I did not think we had to worry about tornados, but Pulaski and Washington Counties proved otherwise. Disaster relief is not a partisan issue. Read more »

September 6, 2011Covington:  10:00am – 12:00pmCovington City HallCity Hall Conference Room333 W. Locust StreetCovington, VA 24426Marion: 10:00am – 12:00pmTown Council Chambers138 West Main StreetMarion, VA  24354Bristol: 2:00pm – 4:00pmBristol VA Public LibraryFrancis E. Kegley Conference Room701 Goode StreetBristol, VA 24201New Castle: 2:00pm –… Read more »

Recently, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the individual health insurance mandate at the center of Obama Care is unconstitutional. The individual mandate requires that most Americans purchase health insurance by 2014 or face penalties. The U.S. Constitution does not give the federal government the power to force the American people to buy health insurance. I have said from the beginning and firmly believe that requiring individuals to purchase health insurance is a direct violation of our nation’s constitutional principles. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith nods in agreement when he’s reminded that his predecessor, Democrat Rick Boucher, was prolific at getting federal grants for everything from broadband to water lines over a period of three decades. Read more »

One of my main responsibilities is to represent the interests of the hard-working men and women of the Ninth District in Washington. How can I do that if I don't hear directly from you? It's my job to be accessible and travel to my constituents, not require you to travel far to talk with me and share your ideas. In fact, we spend too much time in Washington with too little to show for it. We’re all better served by going home and listening to what’s on folk’s minds about the issues we are facing rather than listening to the talking points on the lobbyists’ agenda or a pundit’s teleprompter. Read more »

"Short term we can deal with it but long term if we don't start cutting spending, I think the average person should be very concerned," says Griffith. Read more »

As you know, after several months of negotiations, the House and the Senate passed a deal last week to raise the debt limit. Just when you thought the debt limit debate was over, it turns out it is really just getting started. Over the weekend, the credit rating agency Standard and Poor’s downgraded the United States’ long-term credit rating from AAA to AA+. One reason cited by S&P for the downgrade is that the debt limit plan agreed to by Congress and the Administration “falls short.” I voted no for essentially the same reason. This downgrade is another consequence of our nation’s debt problem. Read more »