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My sympathies go out to the families of those affected by yesterday’s horrific shooting. I was deeply saddened to learn that two deputies had been killed and two seriously injured in the line of duty. Read more »

Over the past several years, the federal government has spent money at a record pace. While there is no simple or single fix to the problem, eliminating waste, fraud and abuse in the government is a good starting point. Read more »

An unchecked EPA is the real threat to air quality. Read more »

2011 Congressional Art Competition Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition for high school students. This competition allows Members of Congress the opportunity to showcase artwork of high school students in our nation’s capital. It is an exciting way for a student from Southwest Virginia and the Alleghany Highlands to represent the… Read more »

Politics should not trump the law. Read more »

The Christiansburg District Office is located at 17 West Main Street and can be reached by telephone at (540) 381-5671 or by fax at (540) 381-5675. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Read more »

Congress must focus on policies that create jobs, not obstacles. Small businesses are the very backbone of our economy. Over the past several years in Washington, many federal policies have done more to hurt job creation than help. Read more »

Congress must focus on policies that create jobs, not obstacles. Read more »

Yet again, this Congress is cleaning up after last year’s Lame Duck Congress. Read more »

From trucking to manufacturing, and from mining to local government, the negative effects of high energy prices are being felt across the board. In February alone, the price per gallon of unleaded gasoline rose by 12 cents. Read more »