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Unfortunately, tonight’s speech was just more of the same. While President Obama talks a good game, three years of failed economic policies and government overreach say otherwise. Read more »

A handful of local high school seniors got the official nod earlier this week as they were nominated for military service academies. Read more »

Today, I have the honor, along with Senators Webb and Warner, of presenting Virginia State Trooper S. Matthew Cochran with the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery at a ceremony in Washington. Read more »

“The Congressional Badge of Bravery recognizes Trooper Cochran’s heroic actions, which exemplify the definition of bravery,” said Congressman Griffith. “Law enforcement officers are on the front lines every day, risking their own wellbeing for our safety. I commend Trooper Cochran for his bravery in the face of danger and thank all law enforcement officers throughout the Ninth District and nationwide for their commitment to serving and protecting our communities.” Read more »

“The same people who asked for permission to dispose of these materials also asked for the bonuses for Solyndra employees,” said Congressman Griffith. Read more »

“It is my honor and privilege to nominate these young men and women to attend a United States Service Academy,” said Congressman Griffith. Read more »

In a move that can only be described as pandering to the far left, President Barack Obama has decided to ignore U.S. energy needs and the prospects of creating tens of thousands of jobs by choosing to deny the creation of the Keystone XL pipeline. Read more »

The Obama Administration approved a $535 million loan guarantee to the solar energy company Solyndra on September 4, 2009. Last February, the Department of Energy made the decision to subordinate $75 million of the Solyndra loan – putting taxpayers in second place to other creditors. In September 2011, Solyndra filed for bankruptcy. Read more »

President Obama and his Administration have failed the American people. Read more »

Bankruptcy and bonuses make for strange bedfellows, particularly when taxpayer money is involved. The bankrupt solar energy company Solyndra is requesting to pay staff bonuses under a proposal filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. This request is outrageous! The American taxpayers are already on the hook for the original $535 million Solyndra loan guarantee. In addition, the taxpayers aren’t even the first creditor in line for $75 million because the Department of Energy ignored the law and subordinated that amount – putting taxpayers in the backseat. Read more »