News List

Words of Thanksgiving At Thanksgiving, it is good to remember our history for which we give thanks.  Throughout American history, Presidents have spoken on America’s good fortune and given thanks to our Creator.  In 1789, President George Washington proclaimed Thursday, November 26, as a day of “public thanksgiving and prayer” dedicated to “the service of that great and… Read more »

Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of December. December 1, 2016 Lee County:   10:00 am – 12:00 pm Lee County Sheriff’s Office Conference Room – Suite U101 33640 Main Street Jonesville, VA Martinsville:   12:00 pm – 2:00 pm NCI Room 106 – Classroom Building 30 Franklin Street Martinsville,… Read more »

Reasons for the Electoral College Every four years, American news is dominated by the presidential election.  Pundits and analysts play up the drama, predict the outcome of the Electoral College, and endlessly analyze the results.  Discussions of this year’s results are unavoidable.  Since the Republican candidate won the election, yet lost the popular vote by less than… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) introduced a bill to prevent the Obama Administration from potentially bailing out insurance companies by limiting the use of the Justice Department’s Judgement Fund (H.R.6339 – To limit the use of the Judgement Fund to settle any lawsuit arising under section 1342 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and for other purposes.) Background:… Read more »

Midnight Regulations In the popular fairytale of Cinderella, the Princess has a golden carriage and a fancy ball gown, only until the clock strikes midnight.  After midnight, it turns back to a pumpkin and she becomes the house maiden once again. Similarly, after presidential elections conclude, the outgoing President has a limited number of days remaining with control of agencies… Read more »

Friday, November 11, 2016 – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement honoring America’s veterans for their sacrifice and dedication to our country: “In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, World War I ended.  Based on the terrible bloodshed and destruction, it was hoped that it would be the “war to end all wars.” … Read more »

Restore the Historic Filibuster True or False: The American government is a majority-rule Republic based on democratic principles, as stated in the Constitution and taught in school.  Maybe.  Maybe not. In the U.S. Senate, this is currently false!  Due to the modern filibuster/cloture hold rules (hereinafter referred to as a filibuster), it takes a supermajority to even… Read more »

Foundations of Farming and Forestry Recently, I highlighted ways nations build wealth – make it, mine it, or grow it.  This week, I highlight the third way to build wealth. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) lists agriculture as our Commonwealth’s largest private industry.  The economic impact of agriculture and forestry is $70 billion a year… Read more »

Friday, October 28, 2016 – Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of November. November 1, 2016 Tazewell County:   10:00 am – 12:00 pm Richlands Town Hall 200 Washington Square Richlands, VA Buchanan County:   2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Grundy Town Hall 1185 Plaza Drive Grundy, VA Pulaski County:  … Read more »

Friday, October 28, 2016 – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after FBI Director James Comey notified Congress that he is reopening the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private email server: “Although it is overdue, I applaud the FBI’s reopening of its investigation of Secretary Clinton. I hope the American people get the answers they deserve. As… Read more »