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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.

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Jan 21, 2015

In summation, I urge the passage of H.R. 161, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. I would note once again that, during the hearings on this legislation, Commissioners at FERC--both Republican and Democrat--said that more…

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Jan 21, 2015

I withdraw my point of order and claim the time in opposition to the motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The reservation is withdrawn. The gentleman from Kentucky is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Jan 21, 2015

When we had hearings on this bill, the natural gas pipeline industry estimated that by the year 2035 an estimated $8 billion each year would need to be spent to keep pace with the anticipated need for more pipeline infrastructure. The…

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Jan 21, 2015

I would just like to clarify that H.R. 161 is certainly not any drastic piece of legislation. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 designated the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as the lead agency charged with coordinating and reviewing…

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Jan 9, 2015

At this time, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Rouzer). {time} 1215

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Jan 9, 2015

At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn), the vice chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee.

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Jan 9, 2015

At this time, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Harper), a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee.

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Jan 9, 2015

How much time is remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Kentucky has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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Jan 9, 2015

Would you explain again the amount of time remaining on each side? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Kentucky has 5\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from New Jersey has 1 minute remaining.

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Jan 9, 2015

In conclusion, I would like to point out a couple of things. First of all, this was a significant issue in the last election just a couple of months ago. This is a piece of legislation about the American people, not a Canadian oil company…

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Jan 9, 2015

At this time, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Bost).

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Jan 9, 2015

The Energy and Commerce Committee has shared jurisdiction over this issue with T&I, and we have a number of members that would like to speak on the issue as well. At this time, Mr. Speaker, I would like to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman…

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Jan 9, 2015

At this time, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Shimkus), a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee. (Mr. SHIMKUS asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

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Dec 10, 2014

Of course, under the act, the President does have the authority to allow the export of crude oil.

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Dec 10, 2014

As a result, President Reagan eliminated these price controls, and we are all better off because of it.

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Dec 10, 2014

Joe Barton and others have raised the issue about adopting legislation that would remove this prohibition.

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Dec 10, 2014

Certainly, Strategic Petroleum Reserve and the CAFE standards are still out there and have a great impact on our economy and our society.

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Dec 10, 2014

Merry Christmas. Happy holidays. And enjoy the break.

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Dec 10, 2014

This morning's hearing we are going to be focused on the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975.

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Dec 10, 2014

I think it is entirely appropriate for this subcommittee to revisit the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975.

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Nov 20, 2014

As I have said repeatedly, the intent of this bill is to ensure that when the EPA issues new air quality standards, the Agency provides timely guidance about how to comply with the new standards in the permitting process. Now, at the…

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Nov 20, 2014

I would just remind everyone that even if EPA fails to do its job, the bill makes clear that nothing relieves new facilities of their obligations to install the best available control technology in attainment areas and the lowest available…

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Nov 20, 2014

I offer my amendment. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 6, after line 10, insert the following: (3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of a…

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Nov 20, 2014

May I ask how much time is remaining on both sides? The CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Whitfield) has 23 minutes remaining, and the other gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Yarmuth) has 16\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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Nov 20, 2014

In closing, I might say that I certainly agree that the owners of these manufacturing plants do not want to build new plants while using old rules. They want to use the best technology, but they want clear guidance from the EPA about what…

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