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Griffith Announces Opening of 2024 Congressional App Challenge
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has officially declared the commencement of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Ninth Congressional District students. In a statement, Griffith expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, stating, “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 seeing the apps developed by the ingenuity of Ninth District students.”The challenge invites middle school or high school...
Griffith Announces $1,095,626 HHS Grant to Free Clinic of the New River Valley, Inc.
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced a significant development for healthcare in the New River Valley. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has granted $1,095,626 to the Free Clinic of the New River Valley. In response to this allocation, Congressman Griffith highlighted the importance of the Free Clinic's services, stating, "The Free Clinic of the New River Valley provides critical access to health services, with locations in Giles County, Montgomery County and Pulaski County." Expressing his support for the grant, Griffith emphasized the...