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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement on the Fiscal Cliff: “Tonight I voted NO on the Senate amendments to the House bill, H.R. 8.  As many people know, I review every legislative proposal independently and work to make the best decision I can on behalf of the people of the United States and the residents of Virginia’s Ninth District.  After… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today regarding Boiler MACT rules finalized late this week by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): “I am still studying the requirements of the new Boiler MACT regulations, but clearly the EPA was listening to testimony before the Energy and Commerce Committee on my bill, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act,” Griffith… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today following his vote against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report for Fiscal Year 2013: “I voted against the National Defense Authorization Act previously because I did not believe that it adequately protected our civil liberties.  Language in the Senate’s version of the defense… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement regarding the loss of 200 jobs at Liberty Medical Supply in Salem: “News of layoffs is unwelcome at any time of year.  Jobs continue to be the top concern in Virginia’s Ninth District, and I’m deeply concerned by this announcement and the impact it will have on so many families. “Let us hope that the New Year will… Read more »

As a father to three young children, I was heartbroken upon hearing of the heinous, criminal act that took place Friday morning in Newtown, Connecticut.  No words can describe this senseless crime that took the lives of many.  As details of this tragedy continue to emerge, let us give thanks for the school faculty, law enforcement officers, medical personnel, and brave students… Read more »

I’ve been hesitant to write about the fiscal cliff for some time now, because the status of negotiations has been changing rapidly.  I sincerely hope that by the time this column makes it to print, the situation changes and we’re on the way to having a solution.  For that to happen, Republicans and Democrats alike must be open to reasonable compromise. As of this writing,… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) was named to the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health for the 113th Congress, which begins on January 3, 2013. “I’m grateful to Chairman Upton for the trust he is placing in me in appointing me to the Subcommittee on Health,” Griffith stated.  “I look forward to working hard on policies to assure that Medicare and Medicaid… Read more »

Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of December: December 4, 2012 Covington: 10:00am – 12:00pm Covington City Hall City Hall Conference Room 333 W. Locust Street Covington, VA Marion: 10:00am – 12:00pm Town Council Chambers 138 West Main Street Marion, VA Bristol: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Bristol VA Public… Read more »

Standing with our Ally  As you may have heard, last week the United Nations voted to declare Palestine a ‘non-member state,’ meaning that Palestine is now able to participate and speak – but not vote – in General Assembly meetings.  This may allow Palestine to pursue claims against Israel through the U.N. Human Rights Council and the International Criminal Court, the latter of… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement regarding Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell’s announcement that Phoenix Packaging Operations LLC will be investing $20 million to expand its operations in Pulaski County, creating 100 new jobs: Read more »