Ed Whitfield: “Now, I would say that in America we don't have to take a backseat to anyone about being focused on the environment.”

In my view, an appliance that saves a few dollars per year on energy but doesn't work as well is being penny wise and pound foolish.

There are strong feelings on the issue because many people, and we are speaking for our constituents, believe that EPA is exceeding its legal authority under the direction of a president who is trying to impose his will on climate change…

The main objection here and the basis of the motion to commit relates to climate change. Contrary to the gentleman's statement that the House does not recognize climate change, all of us recognize that the climate is changing. We do…

The third goal of the RFS is to boost rural economies, and here we can say that the program has delivered on its promise.