The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $269,250 in Community Development Block Grant funding to the City of Bristol. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Today’s award of $269,250 by HUD to the City of Bristol will assist local government as it provides public services. These funds will help meet the needs of Bristol… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a total of $1,494,810 in funding to the Towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg and the City of Radford. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Today’s award of nearly $1.5 million by HUD to Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Radford will assist local governments as they provide public… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today awarded $1,574,415 to Clinch River Health Services, based in Dungannon, Scott County, Virginia. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Community health centers provide essential care and medical services to residents in underserved and/or rural areas. This significant grant of more than $1 million… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today awarded $2,578,604 to Tri-Area Community Health, based in Laurel Fork, Carroll County, Virginia. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Community health centers provide essential care and medical services to residents in underserved and/or rural areas. This significant grant of more than $2 million… Read more »
A leaked draft opinion has turned attention to the Supreme Court’s upcoming ruling in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case.
Based on the draft opinion, it appears that a majority of the Court is ready to reverse its ruling in Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that struck down restrictions on abortion across the country.
As a strong supporter of the right to life, I would… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that Maria Wilson of Virginia High School won the Congressional Art Competition in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District. Her artwork is entitled Highlands Sunset.
Natalie Vega of Carroll County High School earned second place with Laurels of the Blue Ridge, and Emma Dingus of Twin Springs High School earned third with Appalachian… Read more »
A primary responsibility of Congress is oversight of the executive branch. For any administration, but especially the Biden Administration, that means a lot of questions to ask.
In contrast to the number of questions, the opportunities to ask them have been few. The appearance of U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra before the House Energy and Commerce… Read more »
President Biden has repeatedly said that on COVID-19 he’d “follow the science.” His Administration’s shifting and contradictory positions on pandemic precautions suggest otherwise.
Let’s look at some of these recent actions.
On April 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that it would end the use of Title 42. This measure, authorized by the Public Health… Read more »
Easter
During this time of year, Christians look forward to Easter.
As we gather to celebrate Christ’s resurrection from the dead, I look forward to hearing many of the hymns written for the occasion. One of my favorites is “Welcome, Happy Morning!”
Welcome, happy morning!
Age to age shall say:
Hell today is vanquished,
Heaven is won today!
Lo! the Dead is living,
God for… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today announced $30,000 in federal funding for an engineering research study on portions of the sewer system in Carroll County. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This grant of $30,000 should support research into the necessary improvements for the sewer systems in Carroll County. Gladeville,… Read more »
