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Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of July: July 3, 2013 Smyth County:     10:00am – 12:00pm Town Council Chambers 138 West Main Street Marion, VA Covington:     10:00am –… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement today in response to President Obama’s announcement that he has charged the Environmental Protection Agency with issuing new regulations on both current and new electric power plants.  These regulations, if the technology to comply even exists, will be both burdensome and costly. “Today’s announcement is only the… Read more »

The War on Coal Continues, but Maybe There Is a Light at the End of the Tunnel As the war on coal drags on, the President is proposing even more regulations that will negatively impact the coal industry, its jobs, and the economy of Southwest Virginia.  Rest assured that I will do everything that I can to stop unreasonable regulations.  Now we all want affordable energy that… Read more »

Honoring Congressman William Wampler, Sr.  On Monday, June 17, family and friends gathered in Bristol, Virginia to honor former Congressman William Wampler, Sr. and designate a portion of Interstate 81 in his honor.  Congressman Wampler served our nation as a member of the United States Navy before being elected to serve two different stints as the Ninth District’s… Read more »

Following recent reports of certain federal agencies accessing the phone and internet data of American citizens, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to discuss Great Britain's John Wilkes and his fight for liberty.  Video of Griffith's remarks can be found by clicking here or on the image below. … Read more »

Scandals – An Update, and the National Security Agency As investigations continue into what transpired surrounding the September 11, 2012 terrorist attack on our diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya, President Obama announced Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice as his next national security adviser.  It was Ambassador Rice who appeared on numerous shows, and used the… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today released the following statement on the anniversary of D-Day: “Brave soldiers landed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion 69 years ago, willing to sacrifice it all for the causes of liberty and freedom.  We will always remember these warriors, including the Bedford Boys and Mr. Bob Slaughter of Bristol, Virginia.  Today… Read more »

Advancing Mental Health On June 3, President Obama held a National Conference on Mental Health.  The President said, “we’ve got to do a better job recognizing mental health issues in our children. …  [T]hree-quarters of mental illnesses emerge by the end of -- by the age of 24, [but] only about half of children with mental health problems receive treatment. …” On this,… Read more »

Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of June: June 5, 2013 Smyth County:     10:00am – 12:00pm Town Council Chambers 138 West Main Street Marion, VA Covington:     10:00am – 12:00pm Covington City Hall City Hall Conference Room 333 W. Locust… Read more »

  Memorial Day: A Day of Remembrance This week we celebrate Memorial Day.  For many, Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer. But most importantly, it is a day when we remember and honor the men and women who have died while serving our country in the United States Armed Forces.  Paying the ultimate price, they gave their lives to defend the freedoms we hold dear. … Read more »