Most Virginians and most Americans are familiar with the words of Patrick Henry, “Give me liberty or give me death!” Fewer are familiar with where he said it.
When he uttered his famous declaration to the Second Virginia Convention on March 23, 1775, Williamsburg was still the capital of Virginia, but it remained under control of the British authorities led by the King’s representative,… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced a $3,000,000 grant for broadband in Scott County:
“Improved broadband access in rural areas is critical to economic development. Today’s grant announcement is great news for homes and businesses in Scott County. I was pleased to have supported this… Read more »
Honoring Our Veterans
Each November 11, our country honors Veterans Day. It is a way we can show our gratitude for those brave men and women who put on the uniform to protect us and the freedoms we cherish.
This year’s observance holds a special significance, for it is the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month in… Read more »
On October 24, President Trump signed into law a landmark bipartisan bill to fight the opioid crisis.
Called the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, this legislation takes a comprehensive approach to the opioid crisis. It helps with treating addiction, reduces the availability of illegal substances, and advances the development of non-addictive painkillers.
I was proud to make… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of November:
November 1, 2018
Covington: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
City of Covington Conference Room
333 W. Locust Street
Covington, VA 24426
Alleghany County: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Clifton Forge Library
Conference Room
535 Church Street
Clifton Forge, VA… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement regarding the attack on the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh:
“The violent attack on the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh was a display of evil and hate. No one should have to fear for his or her life because of how they worship.”
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement in response to the news that potential explosive devices were sent to the homes of Hillary Clinton and former President Barack Obama, to CNN, and to Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL):
“Violence is never acceptable, but it is particularly appalling when it occurs in place of the debate and deliberation… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after President Trump today signed into law H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act:
“For all who are fighting the opioid crisis, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act delivers help. It includes tools to treat addiction, reduce the availability of illegal substances, develop non-addictive painkillers,… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after President Trump today signed into law legislation that includes his bill, the Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act:
“I am glad that President Trump has signed into law my legislation making commonsense reforms to licensing for closed-loop pumped storage hydropower projects. These projects provide… Read more »
Prescription Drug Costs
Previously, I reported in this column that two bills meant to combat high drug prices had passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate. I am happy to say that President Trump has since signed them into law.
The Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 and the Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act ban “gag clauses,” which are sometimes imposed… Read more »
