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The EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 was introduced last month by Griffith in response to concerns about the Environmental Protection Agency's Boiler MACT rules. The rules are meant to set standards for pollution from power facilities. Read more »

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The debt limit debate continues. As I write, let’s review.   House Republican plans: 1) Cut, Cap, and Balance; 2) Speaker Boehner’s plan of Monday, July 25 Senate plans: 1) Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s plan; 2) “Gang of Six” plan 3) Majority Leader Reid’s plan of Monday, July 25 President’s plan: PRICELESS (i.e. no plan) – Continue running up the government credit card… Read more »

I was disappointed to learn of President Obama’s decision to support the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act. Read more »

To date, I am pleased to announce that 77 cosponsors, including 15 Democrats, have signed on to the EPA Regulatory Relief Act. Read more »

I support the general goal of cut, cap, and balance, and I appreciate House leadership bringing this concept to the floor for a vote. However, to keep my commitments made to my constituents, I cannot support raising the debt ceiling without significant cuts and a substantial change to the way Washington spends taxpayer dollars. Read more »

“If we do not solve this problem, we will be making it so that my three children — all under 12 years of age — and your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are saddled with a yoke of debt,” Griffith said. Read more »

Playing politics with Social Security is unacceptable. Last week President Obama stated that he cannot guarantee Social Security checks will go out after August 2 if a debt limit deal is not reached. I am disappointed by these comments from the President. According to the AARP, Social Security is the principle source of income for nearly two-thirds of older American households receiving benefits.Many folks in the 9th District have worked hard and paid into this system their entire lives. Along with Medicare and Medicaid, Social Security represents a commitment that the government made to current seniors. Read more »

Applications are now available for 9th District residents who are interested in applying for a congressional nomination to one of our nation’s military academies. Read more »

Griffith said the region won’t just lose jobs at the power plants themselves when they close. In a recession, he said, the resulting power rate increase of 10 to 15 percent in the region “will make it even harder for small businesses to keep the lights on and create jobs.” Read more »