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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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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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Griffith Reintroduces Bill to Protect Community Service Organizations from Losing Tax-Exempt Status

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that he has reintroduced H.R. 359, which would protect small non-profit community service organizations from losing their tax-exempt status due to bureaucratic red tape. Congressman Griffith made the following statement: “I believe that we benefit tremendously from the work of local non-profits. These organizations should be able to do their good work without unnecessary hassle…

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Griffith Reintroduces the Reclaiming Congress’s Constitutional Mandate in Trade Resolution

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced that he has reintroduced legislation to establish a Joint Ad Hoc Congressional Committee on Trade Responsibilities, which would be tasked with developing a plan to move to the legislative branch the functions and responsibilities of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). This would be in accordance with Article I, Section 8 of…

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