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Here we go again. Just yesterday we learned that proposed regulations from the EPA will cost us jobs by closing the Glen Lyn Plant in Giles County and will cost additional jobs by restructuring the Clinch River Plant in Russell County. Read more »

If the Glen Lyn plant is forced to close by the end of 2014, Appalachian Power Co. customers could pay 10 percent to 15 percent more on their monthly bills as a result of that and other shutdowns, company spokesman Todd Burns said. Read more »

This is what I have been talking about. More burdensome EPA regulations, more jobs lost. Read more »

Politics is bad in Richmond, but it’s worse in Washington, two congressmen who used to be state lawmakers told local business leaders Tuesday. Read more »

Bipartisan legislation introduced in the US House of Representatives last week would remove barriers for the production of alternative fuels from coal, biomass, algae and waste through loan guarantees and federal fuel contracts. Read more »

That’s why I find a possible new report from the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) so troubling. If it goes into effect, the report could threaten Strongwell’s future – and cost the Tri-Cities area jobs that we sorely need. Read more »

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives spoke loud and clear; a straight $2.4 trillion increase on our national debt limit is a non-starter. Why? Because simply using the national credit card is the same old irresponsible practice that got us in this mess in the first place. I voted against the increase because, as I have said before, absent significant cuts and a systemic change in the way Washington spends, I will not support an increase. Read more »

June 7, 2011 Covington:  10:00am – 12:00pm Covington City Hall City Hall Conference Room 333 W. Locust Street Covington, VA 24426 Marion: 10:00am – 12:00pm Town Council Chambers 138 West Main Street Marion, VA  24354 Bristol: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Bristol VA Public Library Francis E. Kegley Conference Room 701 Goode Street Bristol, VA 24201 New Castle: 2:00pm –… Read more »

We can not consider raising the debt limit without substantial cuts in spending and a systemic change in Washington’s spending culture. Read more »

In the 9th District of Virginia and around the nation, soaring gas prices are hitting working families and small businesses hard,” said Congressman Griffith. “It’s clear that we need more American energy options." Read more »