Capitol Commentary Working Families Tax Cuts U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith Jul 6, 2026 13 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Republican Congress continues to use the reconciliation process to produce conservative wins for the American people.kAm}@E @?=J H6C6 E96 (@C<:?8 u2>:=:6D %2I rFED W(u%rX 5@?6 :? 2 C64@?4:=:2E:@? 3:==[ 3FE 62C=:6C E9:D yF?6[ r@?8C6DD A2DD65 2?@E96C C64@?4:=:2E:@? 3:== E@ 7F==J 7F?5 7656C2= :>>:8C2E:@? 6?7@C46>6?E 286?4:6D E9C@F89 E96 C6DE @7 !C6D:56?E %CF>A’D E6C>]k^AmkAm%9:D 925 E@ 92AA6? 27E6C “@A6? 3@C56CD” s6>@4C2ED C67FD65 E@ 7F?5 E96 &]$] s6A2CE>6?E @7 w@>6=2?5 $64FC:EJ Wsw$X] q642FD6 @7 E96:C @3DECF4E:@?[ E96 sw$ D9FE5@H? H2D E96 =@?86DE 286?4J D9FE5@H? :? &]$] 9:DE@CJ]k^Am kAm(:E9 #6AF3=:42?D’ A2DD286 @7 E9:D :>>:8C2E:@? 6?7@C46>6?E C64@?4:=:2E:@? 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A mother's love backs new eatery in Chilhowie Penny’s Kitchen & Entertainment is ready to serve customers a meal, but it’s also prepared to help patrons play games or let off a little steam.
Marion neighborhood hosts Fourth decorating contest for country's 250th anniversary Marion is often referred to as the USA’s most patriotic town. This year, Culbert Drive may well deserve the designation of Marion’s most patri…
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Phantom retires from Marion's Block Party as From The Edge steps in for 'Biggest Weekend' After over three decades, the tradition of Phantom opening Marion’s “Biggest Weekend of the Summer” in Marion has come to a close.
Smyth County citizens speak out against data centers While officials emphasized that no data center has an application to locate in Smyth County, more than two dozen citizens stressed that they w…
