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Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydro Bill Introduced by Griffith

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) recently introduced legislation to promote closed-loop pumped storage hydropower. The possibility of developing pumped-storage in Virginia’s coalfields is a developing idea that has potential to generate substantial economic activity. Congressman Griffith said, “Our state legislators have worked hard to facilitate the deployment of this technology in the coalfields, and my bill provides the support necessary to…

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Senator Tim Kaine Makes a Stop in Castlewood on his SWVA Visit

On Thursday, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine continued his travel through Southwest Virginia to discuss jobs and the economy, education, his support for coal miners’ retirement benefits, and other issues impacting local communities. Kaine’s roles on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee and Senate Budget Committee give him a platform to share the conversations he has around the…

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Senator Ben Chafin: Highlights from the 2017 General Assembly Session

The 2017 General Assembly Session has adjourned. Throughout our two months in Richmond, we worked tirelessly to achieve success for Southwest Virginia. The Roanoke times called this session the “most productive in a generation” praising the work of the members from Southwest Virginia. My Senate Bill 1418 passed the House and Senate is now before the Governor. The legislation streamlines…

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Congressman Griffith’s Weekly Newsletter March 6

Legend and Stolen Fame Congress is currently working on many important issues, including the replacement of Obamacare, tax reform, border security, and job creation.  But, there are also opportunities to look at other worthy concerns, such as the challenges of the international anti-doping system. This week, as the Vice Chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, I heard from two…

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Congressman Griffith’s Weekly Newsletter February 27

Black Lung Benefits Southwest Virginia is home to many folks who have proudly spent their working lives in coal mines to support their families.  Many of them have been impacted by coal worker’s pneumoconiosis, or Black Lung.  Miners who are diagnosed with the disease are entitled to certain federal monetary and medical benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Program. Last…

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Congressman Griffith’s Weekly Newsletter Feb 20 2017

Obamacare is failing the American people. No longer is it just Republicans sounding the alarm. We are seeing insurance companies flee Obamacare, leaving even less choice and leading to higher costs.  Just last week, Humana was the latest major company to announce a departure, and will no longer participate in 2018. The insurance companies cannot continue to participate in Obamacare…

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Senator Ben Chafin’s Weekly Virginia General Assembly Update 2-14

The General Assembly Session has flown by this year with only two full weeks in Richmond remaining. The Senate is working at a rapid pace hearing bills from the House of Delegates and working on the budget. In a previous update, I described my Senate Bill 1418 I am carrying with Delegate Terry Kilgore to streamline the burdensome regulatory process…

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