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As I drive around Southwest Virginia, like you, I can see that gas prices are climbing higher and higher. In Virginia, the average price for a gallon of gas is around $3.80. The nationwide average is closer to $3.88. From the cost of groceries to a vacation, skyrocketing gas prices are straining the pocketbooks of all families and businesses. Read more »

May 3, 2011Covington:  10:00am – 12:00pmCovington City HallCity Hall Conference Room333 W. Locust StreetCovington, VA 24426Marion: 10:00am – 12:00pmTown Council Chambers138 West Main StreetMarion, VA  24354Bristol: 2:00pm – 4:00pmBristol VA Public LibraryBlue Stocking Room701 Goode StreetBristol, VA 24201May 4, 2011Richlands: 10:00am – 12:00pmRichlands… Read more »

Normally, we only hear about the businesses that are failing, but there are real life success stories in Southwest Virginia. Despite difficult economic times and extensive government regulation, some businesses in the region are still managing to hire and expand operations. Companies like these that have weathered the economy and are getting people back to work are investing in new employees and the community as a whole. Read more »

The Ryan budget passed the House today with my support. This budget serves as a blueprint for the appropriations bills that ultimately fund the government and sets a hard limit for spending. Read more »

This week Congress passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government through the remainder of fiscal year 2011. Read more »

After much deliberation, I voted no. Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced today that he will host a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, April 19th at 5:30 p.m. in Bristol. The Town Hall will be held jointly with Congressman Phil Roe (R-TN) at the Paramount Theatre. Read more »

A government shut down has temporarily been averted. Despite controlling the House, the Senate, and the White House last year, the Democrats failed to even pass a budget for 2011. Read more »

I came to Washington to make responsible, principled, and fact-based decisions for the 9th District. Since taking office in January, I’ve made it a priority to read and analyze the bills and amendments coming before Committee or on the House floor. Read more »

Thank goodness the U.S. House of Representatives decided to rein in the overreaching authority of the EPA by a bi-partisan vote. Unless Congress intervenes, the EPA’s efforts to impose a cap-and-trade style agenda will drive electricity rates even higher. Read more »