Well, some States would disagree with that. I've talked to many of them, and they view--even though you went through a process, that you set the standard.
Ed Whitfield
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Ed Whitfield is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, who served Kentucky's 1st congressional district from 1995 to 2017. During his tenure, he was known for his work on energy and commerce issues, particularly in relation to the energy sector and healthcare. Whitfield played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those aimed at reforming the Affordable Care Act and addressing energy policy in the United States. He was also involved in initiatives related to veterans' affairs and agriculture, reflecting the interests of his constituents in rural Kentucky.
So many critics say that that flexibility argument--we're giving maximum flexibility to the State--is really a red herring.
27 States filed a lawsuit against the Clean Power Plan, and the Supreme Court issued a stay.
During the almost 6 years that I have been chairman of this subcommittee, we've had 40 hearings that have looked at various EPA rules and proposals that affect or will affect the Nation's energy and industrial sectors.
This administration is engaged in favoritism as it pursues its carbon future for America.
Congress did not write the Clean Air Act to provide EPA with the ability to create new regulatory powers and authorities so it can transform the Nation's energy system.
EPA is pushing a back door cap-and-trade policy without congressional approval.
Despite the stay of the Clean Power Plan, last week EPA published a 44-page proposed rule setting forth the details for Clean Energy Incentive Program.





