Oct 5, 2011
I rise in opposition to this amendment for a couple of reasons. Number one, because EPA has already comprehensively and exhaustively examined the health benefits cost and every other analysis relating to their regulations. We have…
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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.
Congressional Record · 2011-10-05
Oct 5, 2011
Madam Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Vermont will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Ms. Moore
Oct 5, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I yield the balance of my time to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Carter).
Sep 23, 2011
I would say to the gentleman, we all recognize the importance of green energy, but there isn't one of these regulations that we are looking to for an analysis that has any negative impact on green energy. In fact, every one of these…
Sep 23, 2011
Does the gentleman from California have anything else to say on the amendment? Mr. McNERNEY. Thank you. Basically I just want to emphasize I have actually experienced job creation in the green energy sector. I have seen hundreds if not…
Sep 23, 2011
Does the gentleman from California have the right to close? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky has the right to close.
Sep 23, 2011
While I have great respect for the gentleman from California, I would remind everyone that, in his 2008 convention speech, Barack Obama promised to create 5 million green energy jobs, and those jobs have not been created. I would also…
Sep 23, 2011
Well, I would say first to the distinguished gentleman that while we're delaying this Cross-State Air Transport Rule, we have in effect today the CAIR Act, which has been in effect since 2005. The EPA itself has said that this act that is…
Sep 23, 2011
May I ask how much time I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky has 3 minutes.
Sep 23, 2011
I rise in opposition to this amendment for a number of reasons. First of all, the TRAIN Act, the underlying bill that we're talking about here, applies to 14 regulations of EPA. It does not delay in any way any of those regulations, except…
Sep 23, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky is recognized for 5 minutes.
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