While on the steps, Congressman Griffith answered questions from the students. He also identified several buildings in the area, including the Longworth House Office Building, which houses his Washington, D.C. office.
This morning, Congressman Griffith and some of his colleagues attended a policy meeting regarding debt and deficit issues with guest speaker David Walker. Mr. Walker served as U.S. Comptroller General in both Democrat and Republican administrations.
Congressman Griffith stepped out of this morning's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing to meet with these representatives of the Pulp and Paperworkers’ Resource Council, who all work at MeadWestvaco in Covington.
Congressman Griffith and Cindy Rollison of Cumulus Blacksburg/New River Valley at the Putting America Back to Work Job Fair at The Inn at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.
Congressman Griffith was able to attend staff traveling office hours in Martinsville, where he met with constituents including people with the Patrick County Rivers and Trails Group.
Congressman Griffith enjoyed attending the Virginia Beef Industry and State Dairymen's Convention and talking with Jason Carter, the Executive Secretary of the Virginia Cattlemen's Association.
In Bristol, Congressman Griffith took some time to honor and thank Virginia State Trooper Jay Ferland and Trooper Philip Battel, who saved three people from a house fire in Saltville on December 28.
In Bristol, Congressman Griffith took some time to honor and thank Virginia State Trooper Jay Ferland and Trooper Philip Battel, who saved three people from a house fire in Saltville on December 28.