Griffith Announces $1,160,846 HHS Grant to St. Charles Health Council Inc.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,160,846 to St. Charles Health Council for their Black Lung Clinic program. Today U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “St. Charles Health Council plays a critical role in administering great services to those in our region affected by black lung disease.” “I congratulate the health…

Griffith Announces $4,751,317 HHS Grant to Kids Central, Inc.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $4,751,317 to Kids Central, Incorporated for their Head Start programs. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “This HHS grant for $4,751,317 will help Kids Central operate their Head Start programs, serving the peoples of Dickenson and Wise Counties, as well as the City of…

Griffith Announces $171,616 to Virginia Tech for Zika Virus Research

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech a $171,616 exploratory grant for allergy, immunology and transplantation research related to the Zika virus. The research involved for this project will not include gain-of-function research. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “There is currently no known…

Griffith Announces $3,603,654 HHS Head Start Grant to New River Community Action, Inc.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $3,603,654 to the New River Community Action Head Start program. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Head start projects in the New River Valley contribute to quality preschool experiences by promoting childhood education and development.”   “This HHS grant for…

Griffith Statement on HHS Decision to Suspend and Propose Debarment of EcoHealth Alliance, Inc.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has suspended and proposed to debar EcoHealth Alliance on the grounds that it lacks the present responsibility to participate in U.S. Federal Government procurement and nonprocurement programs. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “EcoHealth Alliance failed to follow its contractual…

Latta, Griffith Statement on Senate Democrats Blocking HALT Fentanyl Act

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Today, U.S. Representatives Bob Latta (R-OH) and Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement after Senate Democrats objected to the passage of the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl Act, led by Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA):   "It is completely irresponsible that Democrats blocked passage of the HALT Fentanyl Act led in the Senate by Senator Bill Cassidy. Last…

Griffith Celebrates Approximately $75 Million Funding for Blue Ridge Parkway Restoration

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The U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service (NPS) has announced that the Blue Ridge Parkway will receive roughly $75 million through the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “The Blue Ridge Parkway is a major Southside and Southwest Virginia treasure that attracts scores of…

Griffith Statement on President Biden Pause on Israel Arms Shipment

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Following President Biden's decision to hold an arms shipment to Israel, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "It is unconscionable that President Biden is holding up the arms shipment to Israel. It shows a clear lack of understanding of the situation on the ground and the threat Hamas poses to Israel. Having recently been in the 'Gaza envelope'…

Griffith Announces $1,002,963 HHS Head Start Grant to Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a grant of $1,002,963 to the Clinch Valley Community Action Head Start program. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement:   “Clinch Valley Community Action is an important advocate for early education programs serving the Counties of Bland, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe.”   “This…

Griffith Announces Opening of 2024 Congressional App Challenge

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U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement announcing the opening of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Ninth Congressional District students: “The Congressional App Challenge allows students to demonstrate their talents, engage their creativity, and explore the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. I look forward to…

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