WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:

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Griffith Statement on USDA Disaster Action for Ninth District Drought Relief

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is designating Tazewell County as a primary natural disaster area due to recent drought. As part of the designation, the Counties of Bland, Buchanan, Russell and Smyth are set to receive access to drought assistance as well.