Today, Congressman Bob Goodlatte and Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following statement:
"We are pleased that the United States Postal Service has decided to delay its proposed consolidation of the Roanoke Mail Processing Facility until 2016. It is our hope that this delay will encourage them to reconsider their decision and, ultimately, postpone this vital facility's… Read more »
John Wilkes, Rand Paul, and Mike Lee
I noted with interest last week that Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) took to the Senate floor to talk against the Patriot Act provisions that allow the National Security Agency (NSA) to gather data on all Americans.
As you know, I feel this is a violation of the United States Constitutional provisions against unlawful search. I have spoken… Read more »
Thanking Law Enforcement
As you may know, last week was National Police Week – a time to pause, recognize the brave men and women in uniform who serve and protect our communities, and honor those who were injured or lost their lives in the line of duty. Law enforcement officers work day after day, shift after shift, often missing celebrations of events such as holidays, birthdays,… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today following his vote against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016:
“Though it does include some good provisions, I remain of the belief that the National Defense Authorization Act fails to adequately protect our civil liberties. Put simply, we cannot leave our liberty to… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement today after learning that affiliates of coal producer Alpha Natural Resources will be reducing their workforce in Tazewell and Wise Counties:
“I am saddened by news of workforce reductions at mines in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District. My heart goes out to the hardworking coal miners who will be losing their… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today released the following statement on the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act (H.R. 1191):
“After reviewing the current state of the law, I have been convinced that without this legislation, President Obama may have the authority to lift sanctions against Iran without Congressional action. I do not believe that allowing the President to act… Read more »
National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 7 was the 64th annual National Day of Prayer. I attended a prayer service that day and, as I do often, thanked God for our blessings and prayed for the future of our great nation. May God bless these United States, and may He bless each and every one of you.
Update – NSA Phone Collection Program Ruled Illegal
According to the POLITICO… Read more »
Protecting Coal Miners
The Labor Department’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) has published a proposed Black Lung Benefits Act rule which, according to a press release, would give “…coal miners greater access to their health records and [require] coal miner owners to pay all benefits due in a claim before the award can be challenged through modification.” This… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of May:
May 5, 2015
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: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dublin Town Hall
Route… Read more »
Jobs
Jobs continue to be the number one concern in our region, with many parts of our area having experienced higher than average unemployment rates for years. We often hear about businesses that are struggling or failing; however, there are real life success stories in our region of businesses that are still managing to hire and expand operations.
I had the opportunity to speak… Read more »
