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By Aamer Madhani, USA TODAY Link Updated: 02/22/2012 07:00pm A Delaware bankruptcy court judge approved nearly $370,000 in bonuses on Wednesday for employees of the bankrupt solar panel manufacturer Solyndra. Solyndra, which had received a half billion dollar taxpayer-backed loan guarantee, had initially sought to dole out about $500,000 in bonuses to 21 employees. They later… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today regarding the recent action of the Department of Justice (DOJ) in the Solyndra bankruptcy proceeding: “Last week the Department of Justice joined Solyndra in opposing several motions in bankruptcy court.  Among the motions opposed by DOJ and Solyndra was a request for discovery made by the WARN claimants, some… Read more »

I had the distinct honor of speaking at the Pellissippi District of the Sequoyah Council Boy Scouts of America Awards Banquet in Abingdon on Saturday evening. At this event, the volunteers and leaders were recognized for their dedication, accomplishments, and service. Read more »

While conducting Telephone Town Hall meetings in the Ninth District, I heard from constituents concerned about the retirement benefits and health care plans for Members of Congress. Read more »

“I'm pleased to support a commonsense measure,” said Congressman Griffith. Read more »

In January of 2012, Trooper Cochran received the Congressional Badge of Bravery. Read more »

Rep. Tim Scott, R-S.C., organized the meeting with Reps. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, Morgan Griffith of Virginia, Steve Southerland of Florida, Cory Gardner of Colorado, and Trey Gowdy and Jeff Duncan, both from South Carolina. Read more »

Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition for high school students. Read more »

am supportive of a line-item veto process in order to make further cuts to federal spending. However, this bill does not provide for a true line-item veto. Instead, it is more of a group veto concept. Read more »

Last week, the House of Representatives voted to extend the pay freeze for Members of Congress and federal employees for an additional year and cut the budgets of House committees. Read more »