As it is, this Administration has brought construction of new coal-fired generation to a near standstill, and things are only going to get harder as additional regulations take effect.
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Whitfield criticizes the administration for halting new coal plant construction due to regulations.
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Mr. Chairman, we have no further speakers on our side of the aisle except for myself, and I think I have the right to close. I don't know if the gentleman from Illinois has additional speakers or if he would like to go at this time.
Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Whitfield). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to…
Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Walden), who is a member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and is quite familiar with energy issues.
I mean, some of you are having some problems in your States of meeting a Federal requirement.





