It’s About the Rules
If our first week back showed us anything, it’s that a republic based on democratic principles can be messy. While it may not always look […]
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Griffith Fights For and Gets Agreement on House Rules Changes
Congressman Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on securing an agreement on House Rules changes for the 118th Congress: “The legislative process in Congress is […]
Santa Through the Years
Christmas is a time of tradition and ritual, both religious and secular. For Christians like myself, it is a time to celebrate the birth of […]
The IRS and Big Tech are Watching You
When asked why he robbed banks, Willie Sutton, the notorious 1930s fugitive, famously retorted, “Because that’s where the money is.” Democrats in Congress took this […]
Return to the Basics
Unfortunately, our legislative process in Congress is broken and I submit it must be changed by going back to the basics. With the 117th Congress […]
Senators urge USDA to update dog breeding standards
Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and 21 Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to […]
A Thanksgiving Tribute to the Turkey
Thanksgiving is a time when many guests gather around the dinner table and feast as part of the day’s activities. Another regular Thanksgiving guest, however, […]
Moving Into Our Economic Future
Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District has enjoyed a number of new project announcements this autumn focusing on our economic future. Not only will some of these […]
Honoring Veterans Day
On November 11 of each year, Americans honor the veterans who served to keep our country free. The day was originally known as Armistice Day […]
Questionable Decisions on Scientific Research
First COVID, Now Monkeypox At its best, scientific research seeks to explore the universe around us, find ways to understand it better, and harness its […]
Big Tech Needs Accountability
With great power comes great responsibility. It’s an adage that cuts to the heart of how we believe influential people or organizations ought to behave. […]