Jun 22, 2011
How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky has 2 minutes remaining.
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.
Congressional Record · 2011-06-22
Jun 22, 2011
I yield myself 2 minutes. To close this debate, I would simply say that we think 6 months is totally adequate to make some decisions about air quality permits for exploratory purposes only, and I would remind everyone here that EPA had a…
Jun 22, 2011
Madam Chair, I rise in opposition to the amendment. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky is recognized for 5 minutes.
Jun 22, 2011
Mr. Chairman, our friend from California's amendment sort of makes a lot of sense. There are a couple of issues that I would like to point out about it. First of all, under her proposal, you would appeal the decision of the EPA at the…
Jun 22, 2011
I would like to make one additional comment. I think you have a very good point on the balkanization. We have these Federal waters, the Outer Continental Shelf. We have a lot of oil reserves, and we're trying to explore, trying to produce…
Jun 22, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky is recognized for 5 minutes. {time} 1710
Jun 22, 2011
We certainly want to thank the gentlelady from New York for introducing this amendment. To answer the question about how is this bill going to help oil prices and provide more oil for the marketplace, obviously it can't do it overnight…
Jun 22, 2011
Madam Chair, as we prepare to take up an important piece of legislation today, H.R. 2021, I would like to yield such time as he may consume to the chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Upton).
Jun 22, 2011
At this time, Madam Chair, I yield 5 minutes to the author of this bill, the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Gardner).
Jun 22, 2011
Madam Chair, I might just add here that the University of Alaska did a study on this legislation in oil and gas development in Alaska's arctic seas, and they concluded that the full development there would create 54,000 jobs. At this time…
Jun 22, 2011
Madam Chair, my friends on the other side of the aisle would make it appear that we are abandoning all environmental protections, and I would say that under this bill, there are still five opportunities for public comment. The NEPA process…
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