The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $611,861 research grant. The funding supports research into Aedes aegypti, a mosquito that can transmit yellow fever disease or Zika virus. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The ‘yellow fever’ mosquito lives in many areas of the… Read more »
Congress’s August recess gives members time to do learning tours in their districts and elsewhere.
It also coincides with the return to school.
During this August recess, I had occasions to remember my years at Emory & Henry College (now University).
I recently was a guest speaker there for a political science class.
Arriving on campus, I was reminded of when I started at Emory as… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $150,803 research grant. The funding supports research into the behavior and neurology of young children involved in interactive video viewing platforms. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Children have abundant access to… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the Town of Big Stone Gap a $331,233 grant. The funding supports the Sunrise Village Water Extension Project. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Public health outcomes improve from increased access to safe, clean drinking water.
“This ARC grant for more than $330,000 helps Big… Read more »
The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has contracted with Mount Rogers Community Services, based in Wytheville, Virginia, for an award of $76,202,871. As part of a three-year contract, this funding supports the production of combat flame-resistant type II and type III shirts. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“For years, Mount Rogers… Read more »
Throughout our country’s history, the American worker has constantly made important contributions.
American industry, powered by the great contributions of the workforce, helped our progression to be a global economic powerhouse. This dynamic duo of industry and the world’s best workforce developed our workforce’s skillsets and resources and ushered in national prosperity and… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the following grants to Ninth District airports:
$1,000,000 to Smyth Wythe Airport Commission for hangar construction
$281,865 to Smyth Wythe Airport Commission for existing runway rehabilitation
$381,100 to Tazewell County Airport Authority for hangar construction
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Tazewell County Airport Authority, based in Richlands, Virginia, a $380,100 grant. The funding supports the construction of a new 6,800 square foot hangar at the Tazewell County Airport. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Federal support of the… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Twin County Airport Commission, based in Carroll County, Virginia, two separate grants totaling $2,939,800. The funding supports the construction of hangars for aircraft storage and makes improvements to an existing taxiway. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Smyth Wythe Airport Commission, based in Wythe County, Virginia, a $281,865 grant. The funding supports the Mountain Empire Airport (MKJ) in their designs for rehabilitation of an existing runway. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Improvements… Read more »
