Today Reps. Rob Wittman (VA-01), Scott Rigell (VA-02), J. Randy Forbes (VA-04), Robert Hurt (VA-05), Bob Goodlatte (VA-06), Dave Brat (VA-07), H. Morgan Griffith (VA-09), and Barbara Comstock (VA-10) joined together in sending a letter to Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine urging them to stop blocking debate on the House-passed Department of Homeland Security funding bill. Recently, these… Read more »
Serving You
Readers of this column may recall that, earlier this month, I wrote about the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the fact that they are sending limited forms and few free instruction booklets to assist with filing tax returns this year. While in Wytheville last week, I was speaking with a constituent who had checked his local library, courthouse, etc. for the… Read more »
Electricity from Mexico – Dirty Coal, Drug Gangs
On February 11, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Ernest Moniz testified before and took questions from me and my colleagues on the Subcommittee on Energy and Power in a hearing covering a wide range of energy-related topics.
Responding to a question from Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), Secretary Moniz… Read more »
The IRS - Up to its Old Tricks?
As you probably know, tax return filing season is upon us once again. January 20 was the first day of the 2015 tax season, the day on which the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began accepting tax returns.
The IRS has estimated that the average taxpayer spends roughly 13 hours per year preparing their taxes. But this year, it might be even more… Read more »
Fighting Human Trafficking
Last week, the House of Representatives passed 12 bills to combat the growing problem of human trafficking, particularly child sex trafficking. Human trafficking is the fastest-growing business of organized crime, and the third-largest criminal enterprise in the world.
Tragically, it is happening right here in the United States. While… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement regarding the SunCoke Energy, Inc. downsizing plan:
“In less than two months’ time, SunCoke has reduced its workforce in Southwest Virginia by 325 employees. These are jobs that are badly needed by hardworking Americans, their families, and their communities. I am very saddened by this announcement – my… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of February. In the event of inclement weather (heavy snow, sleet, icy rain, etc.), traveling office hours may be rescheduled to avoid putting constituents at risk. Please contact the Christiansburg Office at 540-381-5671 or the Abingdon Office at 276-525-1405 with any… Read more »
Congressmen Bob Goodlatte (VA-06) and Morgan Griffith (VA-09) issued the following statement today reacting to the news that Norfolk Southern Corp. will be closing its office building in Roanoke, impacting the jobs of all 500 employees working there:
“Norfolk Southern came to our region more than 130 years ago with the primary purpose of moving mineral resources. We are… Read more »
Iran: Xerxes, Pericles, Obama, and Netanyahu
The Middle East and the eastern Mediterranean is a complicated world. Not only do you have it as the birthplace of three of the world’s major religions, but it is also home to numerous smaller sects of religious faiths as well. For example, a small sample of Samaritans still exists. I have also heard there are still… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address:
“A real trust deficit exists between President Obama and many of us in Congress. In his State of the Union address, he spoke of putting our differences aside and working together, but he made sure to include numerous veto threats and potshots at policies… Read more »
