Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement on the Speaker of the House for the 114th Congress:
“I strongly believe that Congress ought to be more aggressive in opposing President Obama’s policies than in the past. Time will tell if the new Congress will bring a more aggressive approach in fighting President Obama’s failed policies.”
“That being said,… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of January. 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 »
God Bless Us, Every One!
171 years ago in 1843, well-loved English writer Charles Dickens published A Christmas Carol. Even if they don’t know of Charles Dickens by name, many Americans are familiar with the story of bitter, curmudgeonly old Ebenezer Scrooge and the redemptive journey that ultimately transforms him into a warmer, gentler, and more generous human being.
A Christmas… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement regarding reports that Governor Terry McAuliffe (D-VA) will soon be proposing to limit State tax credits and deductions that assist coal producers with coalfield jobs and electricity generation:
“Coal-producing regions such as the Ninth District of Virginia are already reeling from job losses resulting from… Read more »
More on Ending the Modern Filibuster Rule
On many occasions, I have taken issue with the modern interpretation of the Senate filibuster rule. When I last wrote on this topic in a newsletter, it was just before this year’s elections. Control of the Senate had not yet been determined.
As I have said previously, this is not a partisan issue. On running the government… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today after voting against the nine-month government spending bill:
“As with all compromises, this bill includes a number of both good and bad items, which I often refer to as ‘candy apples’ and ‘toads,’ respectively. I understand that action must be taken, and I appreciate the hard work that has gone into this… Read more »
The ABLE Act
Much talk about Congress focuses on partisan conflict. But it is important to keep in mind that, though discord gets more attention, Democrats and Republicans can and do work together to get things done. Among my efforts are the bipartisan Drug Quality and Security Act (H.R. 3089) to clarify oversight of the compounding drug manufacturing system (which was… 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 2015:
“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) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Tax Increase Prevention Act (H.R. 5771):
“This legislation, as is often the case, is far from perfect. It includes tax credits for the wind power industry, tax credits I oppose. However, it also contains provisions supportive of our farmers, teachers, and small businesses. As… Read more »
