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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.
I would say to the gentlelady that the bill says there's to be a 5-year period. It can be extended, but there has to be a conclusion at some point. The bill calls for that. But the administrator of the EPA, and unless we assume that the…
Thank goodness, ladies and gentlemen, we don't have to check our common sense at the door and rely on the EPA to be the pinnacle of common sense and reason in this body. We are asked what sources do we have, and you heard the gentleman…
Mr. Chairman, I urge all of my colleagues to join me in supporting the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011. I appreciate this opportunity to carry this important legislation, which will protect jobs not only in the Ninth District of…
Mr. Chairman, I would have to rise in opposition to the amendment. I agree with many of the comments that were made in regard to everybody trying to be reasonable and work some things out on this, but one of the concerns that I have and…
Mr. Chairman, I listened to the gentlelady with interest. And, of course, it's easy to sit in Washington and whatever group you may be with and say this group is wrong or that group is wrong, and everybody can trot out their experts. But…
I rise today in support of H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011. Excessive regulations are threatening jobs across the Nation. We all recognize the need for reasonable regulations to protect the public. There are good…
I have learned here, at least what I have been told, is that if we have a law on the books as a result of these rules, we have to fund that whether we have the money or not.
I discovered a 1970 law that says when we take horses off Federal lands, we can't humanely euthanize them.
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