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Ed Whitfield: I believe States that want to continue using coal as an affordable and reliable component of its electricity mix should…

On the recordJuly 23, 2014
I believe States that want to continue using coal as an affordable and reliable component of its electricity mix should be given the opportunity to do so without Federal interference.
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Ed Whitfield
Republican · Kentucky

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Whitfield advocates for state autonomy in energy policy, particularly regarding coal usage.

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