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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 »

On April 6, the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing entitled “Gouged at the Gas Station: Big Oil and America’s Pain at the Pump.” This was the latest venue for an exercise of political theater. The majority called as witnesses executives from the oil and gas industry. It should be noted that Democrats convened their hearing on… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a grant of $50,000 and a loan of $80,000 to the City of Norton to purchase two law enforcement vehicles. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Law enforcement and first responders have difficult jobs under any circumstances, but personnel and agencies in rural areas face added… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Stickleyville Volunteer Fire Department in Lee County for equipment. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “It is important for volunteer firefighters to have the tools they need to keep our communities safe. The Stickleyville VFD will receive a $50,000 grant from… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a $1,542,500 loan guarantee to the City of Galax for a ladder truck. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Public services in small towns and rural communities can strain budgets and burden local taxpayers. USDA Rural Development’s award of a $1,542,500 loan to the City of Galax to… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a $5 million loan guarantee to Pembroke Telephone Cooperative for broadband. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Broadband is essential for advancing economic development and the availability of new opportunities in rural areas. USDA Rural Development’s $5 million loan guarantee to… Read more »