Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today after learning that a number of states have joined together to ask the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for an immediate stay of its Clean Power Plan as legal proceedings continue in the courts. Unfortunately, the Commonwealth of Virginia is not among the states requesting a stay.
“I am appreciative of… Read more »
A Tale of Two Cities: Washington, D.C. and Bristol, VA
In his great novel about the French Revolution, 19th century author Charles Dickens writes of the horrors taking place in Paris, France, and the relative calm in London, England. On Monday, August 3, we saw a less violent but still troubling scenario that calls to mind Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities.
In Washington, D.C., the… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of August:
August 4, 2015
Tazewell County: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
American Legion Building
226 Central Avenue
Tazewell, VA
Buchanan County: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Grundy Town Hall
1185 Plaza Drive
Grundy, VA
Pulaski County: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dublin Town… Read more »
Sanctuary Cities: Fugitive Harbors
Like many Americans, I am heartbroken by the tragic death of 32-year-old Kate Steinle, who was murdered earlier this month while on a walk with her father, Jim, in San Francisco. Accused of committing this crime is Juan Francisco Lopez-Sanchez, an illegal immigrant who had previously been deported five times and convicted of seven felonies.
San… Read more »
The Iran Nuclear Deal – Many Tough Questions
I, like many, am very concerned and skeptical about the announced agreement between the United States, five other nations, and Iran. I am studying the terms of the deal, but continue to have reservations.
Interestingly, it is not just Republicans expressing concerns about this agreement. Among other examples:
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21st Century Cures Passes House
On several occasions since the launch of the 21st Century Cures initiative in May of 2014, this column has made mention of this bipartisan initiative being undertaken by lawmakers such as myself who serve on the Energy and Commerce Committee. As you may recall, this important effort is about saving more lives, keeping this country the leader in… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives approved the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6) in a vote of 344-77:
“Passage of the 21st Century Cures Act is the culmination of more than a year’s worth of work by the Energy and Commerce Committee, led by Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee… Read more »
Supreme Court Slaps EPA – Did They Learn Anything?
As you may recall, last week the Supreme Court found that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must consider costs of regulations of the Clean Air Act before deciding to adopt Mercury and Air Toxics (MATS) rules requiring power plants to cut emissions of mercury, etc.
I am of the belief this ruling stands for principles under the… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of July:
July 1, 2015
Smyth County: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Town Council Chambers
138 West Main Street
Marion, VA
Covington: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Covington City Hall
City Hall Conference Room
333 W. Locust Street
Covington,… Read more »
Independence Day
Last week before a Republican Conference meeting, a wonderful brass quintet from the U.S. Air Force Band was playing. As I was entering the room, they were playing one of the more popular songs of the World War I era, “Over There” written by George M. Cohan, a versatile playwright, composer, singer, dancer, producer, etc.
They followed that well-known song… Read more »
