Rare Earth Elements and D-Day Part II
Rare Earth Elements Countries can rise or fall based on what lies under their feet. Kingdoms in the Middle East gained power due to their […]
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Honoring D-Day This Memorial Weekend
On the last Monday of May, Americans remember those brave men and women who died defending our country. We honor all Americans who fell in […]
Robocalls, Taxes, and Prescription Drugs, Oh My!
Robocalls Have you received an unsolicited call recently from a number that looked familiar? If so, you are far from alone. Robocalls increasingly plague our […]
From Orwell to Mueller: Fiction Becomes Fact
As a Congressman, most of my reading consists of bills and material to prepare for hearings and other responsibilities. But events in Washington as of […]
Resist Socialism
Socialist ideas are enjoying an unfortunate resurgence in our political debates. The United States is not a pure free-market economy, but we generally look toward […]
Technology Investment and Jobs
For a country to maintain economic leadership in the world, it must continually create, innovate, and improve in the technology sector. The United States remains […]
Kaine making stops in southwestern Virginia
This week, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine will travel to Southwest Virginia to discuss education, economic development, and combating the drug addiction crisis. Kaine’s role on […]
Hope and Redemption
The world watched on April 15 as Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris burned. No one was killed in the blaze, but the cathedral’s spire collapsed, […]
“Trust Us” Isn’t Good Enough on Drug Prices
In February, I wrote in this column about a series of hearings that were planned in the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight […]
The Radford Arsenal: A Vital Mission
The men and women who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces are among the finest our nation has to offer. It is essential that we […]
Biological Engineering for Health Care
When not in Washington, D.C., voting in the U.S. House of Representatives during March, I was able to visit several sites where exciting research projects […]
Griffith E-Newsletter 3/22/19
During the recent congressional district work period, I had a chance to spend some time at Virginia Tech. While on campus, I met with some […]
Griffith E-Newsletter 3-18-19
FDA Commissioner Gottlieb Dr. Scott Gottlieb, commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has announced his intention to step down from his post. […]
Nick Rush wins Republican nomination
Delegate Nick Rush wins the Republican Nomination for the Virginia House of Delegates 7th Legislative District and will be on the November 5, 2019 general […]
Anti-Semitism and Health Reform
We Must Call Out Anti-Semitism On March 7, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution condemning hate, including anti-Semitism. It is unfortunate that a […]
