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Congressman Morgan Griffith released the following statement today after learning Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. plans to curtail coal mining operations in its northern and southern Kentucky business units as continued market pressures and new regulations on coal-fired power plants make production from certain mines in those areas uneconomic: “I’m sorry to hear that Alpha has to take… Read more »

By: WSLS-TV Staff Reports | WASHINGTON, DC -- Southwest Virginia's three Congressmen praised the life of Roanoke D-Day veteran Bob Slaughter on the House floor Thursday morning. 6th District Congressman Bob Goodlatte gave the speech, with 9th District Congressman Morgan Griffith, and 5th District Congressman Robert hurt joining him in offering the speech. The trio… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement today after a handful of protesters were removed from his Washington, D.C. office for disturbing office operations: “I wholeheartedly welcome differing opinions, disagreement, and dissent, but I do not welcome disruptive behavior.  My office in Washington, D.C. is paid for by the American taxpayers, and I’m… Read more »

All Fossil Fuels are Next In an editorial board meeting with the San Francisco Chronicle in 2008, then Senator Obama made a comment that has always troubled me: “When I was asked earlier about the issue of coal, you know, under my plan of a cap and trade system, electricity rates would necessarily skyrocket. Even regardless of what I say about whether coal is good or bad. Because I’m… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today after the release of the May jobs report showed unemployment ticked up to 8.2%: “Unfortunately for the American people, this latest jobs report is just more evidence of an economy that remains static.  I, for one, am ready for change.  This month marks the 40th consecutive month of more than 8% unemployment… Read more »

Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of June: June 5, 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 »

Memorial Day:  Griffith Honors Our Troops This week we honor and remember those who lost their lives while defending our freedom.  In this country we have traditionally honored integrity, honor, individual ingenuity, and willing self-sacrifice.  Those who serve in the military embody these principles and spirit of American patriotism.  They know what it is to… Read more »

Drive Across America, Armed -- Congress should force anti-gun governments to obey federal transport laws By Emily Miller, The Washington Times Link Americans choose to take to the roads for vacations and to visit friends and family on Memorial Day. Often, they'll bring their firearms with them for sport or personal protection, and it's perfectly legal under federal law.… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement today after receiving the news that former Ninth District Congressman William C. Wampler Sr. had died: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Ninth District Congressman William Wampler, ‘The Bald Eagle of the Cumberlands.’  Bill was a good friend and a courageous public servant.  My thoughts… Read more »

Coal Issue Catches Fire In Presidential Campaign By Pierre Bertrand, International Business Times  Link The Obama administration is increasingly under fire for its policy on coal. At a conference hosted by the Eastern Coal Council on Monday in Kingsport, Tenn., speakers said President Barack Obama's Environmental Protection Agency is "at war with the coal… Read more »