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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.

Jul 23, 2014

I represent the coalfields in Appalachia and southwest Virginia. We lose jobs on a regular basis.

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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 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 29, 2014

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

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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

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

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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