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Griffith Named to Health Subcommittee
Dec 6, 2012 -
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) was named to the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health for the 113th Congress, which begins on January 3, 2013. “I’m grateful to Chairman Upton for the trust he is placing in me in appointing me to the Subcommittee on Health,” Griffith stated...
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Ninth District Traveling Staff Office Hours for December
Dec 3, 2012 -
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of December: December 4, 2012 Covington: 10:00am – 12:00pm Covington City Hall City Hall Conference Room 333 W. Locust Street Covington, VA Marion: 10:00am – 12:00pm Town Council Chambers 138 We...
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Griffith Applauds New Jobs in Pulaski County
Nov 30, 2012 -
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement regarding Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell’s announcement that Phoenix Packaging Operations LLC will be investing $20 million to expand its operations in Pulaski County, creating 100 new jobs: “Generally we only hear about the busine...
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Griffith Stands with Israel
Nov 30, 2012 -
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement in response to the United Nations vote to declare Palestine a ‘non-member state:’ “Ensuring a strong, safe Israel must remain a top priority of the United States even as we work to address pressing issues here at home. I am of the bel...
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Griffith Statement about Job Announcements in the Ninth District
Nov 16, 2012 -
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement regarding the news of both job losses and gains in the Ninth District: “I am deeply troubled by today’s announcement that Merillat will be closing its 2 manufacturing plants in Atkins. These job losses negatively impact the entire c...
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Griffith Statement Honoring America's Veterans
Nov 11, 2012 -
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement honoring America’s veterans for their sacrifice and dedication to our country: “Today, Veterans Day, is a day of remembrance to honor the men and women who have selflessly served our great nation throughout the generations. They have ...
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Griffith Statement on Passing of Judge Glen Williams
Nov 5, 2012 -
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement today after receiving the news that former U.S. District Judge Glen Williams had died: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former U.S. District Judge Glen Williams. Judge Williams was a man I greatly respected, a courag...
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War on Coal Claims More Victims
Oct 20, 2012 -
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after learning that Norfolk Southern Corp. has furloughed approximately 200 employees in the railroad’s Bluefield-based Pocahontas Division and the Roanoke, Va. based Virginian Division: “I have been warning folks about the negative c...
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Griffith Votes to Stop the War on Coal
Sep 21, 2012 -
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding his vote to support the Stop the War on Coal Act, H.R. 3409: “Just this week, the Ninth District once again absorbed the devastating impacts of the war on coal. As another thousand plus jobs are cut from the mining industry,...
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Griffith Statement about Alpha Mine Closures
Sep 18, 2012 -
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement regarding the news that coal producer Alpha Natural Resources will be cutting production and eliminating 1,200 jobs companywide, including 400 with the immediate closing of eight mines in West Virginia, Virginia, and Pennsylvania: “...
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