The nineteenth century British statesman Lord Palmerston once defended his foreign policy by declaring, “We have no eternal allies, and we have no perpetual enemies. Our interests are eternal and perpetual, and those interests it is our duty to follow.”
His words should be heeded today. When the policies of the past no longer align with the realities of today, they must be… Read more »
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today announced $740,000 in loans and grants to communities in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District for public service vehicles. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Purchasing and equipping modern vehicles for public services can place a strain on budgets in rural communities. Today’s awards of… Read more »
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today announced $164,400 in loans and grants to the Town of Hillsville for the purchase of a sanitation vehicle. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Purchasing and equipping modern vehicles for public services can place a strain on budgets in rural communities. Today’s award of $164,400 from USDA… Read more »
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today announced $35,000 in loans and grants to the Town of Pembroke for the purchase of a law enforcement vehicle. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Purchasing and equipping modern vehicles for public services can place a strain on budgets in rural communities. Today’s award of $35,000 from USDA… Read more »
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today awarded a loan of $18,730,000 to the Washington County Service Authority for improvements to water storage and distribution systems. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Water infrastructure is important to the health, quality of life, and economic potential of all communities. This USDA Rural… Read more »
News stories during an election season often focus on the ups and downs of opinion polling. As a decision nears, polls become central to reporting and analysis, and often affect the enthusiasm of the various candidates’ supporters and opponents.
In a republic based on democratic principles, opinion polls occupy a meaningful role in discerning public sentiment. It would be a mistake,… Read more »
The process of advice and consent for a new Supreme Court Justice is currently under way in the United States Senate.
While I play no part in this constitutional process as a U.S. Representative, I am impressed by the legal ability of President Trump’s nominee to the seat, Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
Senate Democrats, however, have chosen to wage a pre-emptive war on Judge Barrett. They… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement calling for an investigation of social media censorship following the suppression of the House Judiciary Committee Republican Twitter account:
“The suppression of an official House of Representatives social media account for sharing a news story constitutes an alarming and shocking act of censorship. Millions of Americans… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $1,500,000 to Henry County for natural gas service to the Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre is an important part of Henry County’s economic development strategy. ARC’s grant of $1.5 million to connect the site to… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $1,494,000 to the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area Consortium Board for the Pathways to a Strong and Healthy Region project addressing substance abuse in the workforce. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Substance abuse can throw a person’s life off track, including affecting his or… Read more »
