GRIFFITH ANNOUNCES $588,671 HHS GRANT TO VIRGINIA TECH

Washington, Sept. 3 -- Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following press release:

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a grant for $588,671. The funding supports research of a mosquito that carries yellow fever (Aedes aeqypti).

In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

"Many countries in the Western Hemisphere are at risk of yellow fever outbreaks, according to the World Mosquito Program.

"This HHS grant for more than $588,000 helps Virginia Tech study the mosquito that carries this harmful disease."

BACKGROUND

As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith se...