Feb 16, 2011
Madam Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 306, line 11, insert after the dollar amount the following: ``(reduced by…
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 · 2011-02-16
Feb 16, 2011
Madam Chairman, this amendment is very simple. We're going through this process, or the continuing resolution, and we're trying to reduce spending to help bring down the Federal debt, which is now around $14 trillion. I might also say that…
Feb 16, 2011
I thank the gentleman, and I do agree with you wholeheartedly. I might add that Congress and the U.S. Senate have specifically addressed this issue on three separate occasions, and on every one of those three occasions have said ``no'' to…
Feb 16, 2011
I want to ask the gentleman, first of all, if he could explain section 1746 of the bill to me.
Feb 16, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky is recognized for 5 minutes.
Jan 19, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I am delighted we have the opportunity today to revisit the health care bill that was passed last year. I am delighted because, first of all, when it came to the floor last year, this bill affected every aspect of health care…
Dec 8, 2010
I yield myself as much time as I may consume. I want to thank the gentleman from New York for bringing this matter to the attention of the Congress, and specifically the Energy and Commerce Committee. As he said, with the economic downturn…
Dec 8, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself as much time as I may consume. I want to thank the gentleman from New Jersey for introducing this important legislation. We anticipate that over the next 25 years, the demand for electricity in America is going…
Sep 22, 2010
I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) that the House suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 1433, as amended. The…
Sep 22, 2010
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise also in support of the Safe Drug Disposal Act, and certainly I want to thank Mr. Inslee for his leadership and Mr. Moran, Mr. Pallone, and many others. Two months ago, I was…
Sep 22, 2010
I want to thank Members on both sides of the aisle for working with us on this resolution. Mr. Speaker, as it has already been said, John James Audubon came to Henderson, Kentucky, in 1810, 200 years ago this year. He was an ornithologist…
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