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Howard Griffith

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Howard Morgan Griffith is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 9th congressional district since January 5, 2011. A member of the Republican Party, Griffith has focused on issues such as healthcare, energy, and economic development during his time in office. He has been an advocate for rural communities and has worked on legislation aimed at supporting local economies in Virginia. Griffith previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates before his election to Congress.

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Jul 10, 2014

I am one of those people who believes that we ought to let them go ahead and try whatever it is they are willing to pay to do because the FDA can't protect you if you are going to die from something that might kill you.

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Jun 17, 2014

If GM truly wants to compensate everybody who has been harmed, fully and fairly, they ought to ask their lawyers to stop asking the bankruptcy court for bankruptcy court protection, and let these matters work their way out.

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May 29, 2014

I believe it was wrongdoing not to consult with the Department of Justice.

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May 29, 2014

I believe it was wrongdoing to come up with that opinion.

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May 29, 2014

the subordination cost the American taxpayers $170 million, and I believe that was wrongdoing.

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May 6, 2014

the ACA, Obamacare, has failed to meet its promise of a $2,500 reduction for the average family.

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Apr 28, 2014

I have just introduced a Bill to legalize the use of marijuana in medicinal circumstances, akin to the Virginia plan that was passed in 1979.

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Apr 2, 2014

I want to agree with Representative Tonko in saying that putting this forward by Dr. Murphy is a big step.

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Mar 13, 2014

Mr. Terry, even though I believe I know the answer to this question, I would just ask you: If the President needs a pen to sign that, would you take it down to him on Pennsylvania Avenue?

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Mar 13, 2014

That is what we need in this country. We need opportunities. We need abilities. Bottom line, we need policies that will create jobs. I have got to tell you that one of the favorite things that I do as a United States Congressman is I go to…

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Mar 13, 2014

Well, I have to tell you, first of all, I appreciate your leadership on this. Ever since I got to Congress 4 years ago, this has been an important item for you, not just because it will help the United States, not just because it will help…

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Feb 26, 2014

We have been talking about FDA's authority over the drug supply chain, the Drug Quality and Security Act.

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Feb 26, 2014

I would agree that a lot of times that helps law enforcement in other fields and maybe this is one of those areas where we need to agree with Mr. Dingell when he said that perhaps we need to see that the enforcement agency gets at least a…

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Feb 3, 2014

Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it is expanding the boundary lines of Wyoming's Wind River Indian Reservation so that it now includes three towns: Kinnear, Riverton, and Pavillion. This decision by the…

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Jan 15, 2014

There are losers under Obamacare, aren't there?

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Jan 15, 2014

I received an email today from a constituent of mine who I know very well. His premiums in March are going to triple, and his deductible is doubling.

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Dec 12, 2013

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for this time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this 3-month SGR patch as it is important to ensure that seniors will still be able to see a doctor after January 1 if they are sick. I am firmly committed to…

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Nov 13, 2013

Perhaps we as a Congress, it may not be our Committee but as we as a Congress look at this.

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Oct 28, 2013

I see new mom-and-pop businesses that have closed down because of this war on coal.

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Oct 28, 2013

It shouldn't have to be this way. I've been calling attention in recent months to the urgent need for ensuring this nation can embrace its energy abundance.

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Oct 28, 2013

Coal should continue to provide this nation its tremendous benefits. It is a critical and important part of this nation's future and a vital source of energy and jobs for millions of people.

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Oct 7, 2013

Earlier today, I received an email from a woman who runs a small business in my district. I will read it to you now: Morgan, As you know, I'm a small business with 36 employees, have been paying 75 percent of my employees' health care for…

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Oct 4, 2013

I did not plan to take the floor today, but I was receiving a call this afternoon from Felecia Shelor, who runs the Poor Farmers Market in Meadows of Dan. She was calling both on her behalf and on behalf of her friends who run Mabry Mill…

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Sep 28, 2013

Last week, I went to have lunch with my sons at their elementary school. As I was going in, the elementary school secretary said to me, ``I know I probably shouldn't say anything, but I want to thank you for working on this compounding…

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Sep 28, 2013

I thank Subcommittee Chairman Pitts for giving me the freedom to work on this. I appreciate it very much. It has been a year since last fall's fungal meningitis outbreak associated with the tainted sterile compounded drugs from the New…

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