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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.
As chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy and Power, we have had a number of hearings over the last year, and we are all quite excited about the additional production of natural gas and oil in America. As many people know, we now are the…
Over the last 6 weeks, every Member of Congress has heard from constituents who have been very much concerned about the cancelation of health insurance policies, primarily because someone has determined that their health insurance policy…
I would like to say to the gentlelady from California that all of us certainly have great sympathy and were shocked by the events in San Bruno. I know it was a horrific incident and that many people lost their lives and homes and that it…
In my concluding remarks, I would simply say that this act is commonsense reform aimed at providing greater certainty for interstate natural gas pipeline projects at a time when we see great revitalization in the production of natural gas…
May I ask how much time remains for both sides. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky has 12 minutes remaining, and the gentleman from California has 12\1/2\ minutes remaining.
At this time, I yield an additional 3 minutes to the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. Pompeo).
As you know, NASPER was authorized some years ago, we have always had a battle like a lot of other programs in obtaining sufficient money to make NASPER be what it should be.
I would like to thank our witnesses for being here, particularly Dr. Steven Stack, a fellow Kentuckian from Lexington who will be testifying about the importance of prescription drug monitoring programs.
H.R. 3528, National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting, NASPER, Reauthorization Act introduced by Representative Ed Whitfield, which will reauthorize the NASPER program to support State prescription drug monitoring programs.
And H.R. ----, National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting (NASPER) Reauthorization Act, will be introduced by Rep. Ed Whitfield, will reauthorize the NASPER program to support State prescription drug monitoring programs.
I would like to thank all of the witnesses for joining us today and giving your views on this important legislation.
H.R. 1518 adopts that recommendation and makes it more difficult to sore and use devices to alter the horse's natural gait.
The current program for inspecting for soring is not adequate to ensure that these animals are not being abused.
USDA has recommended that the DQP program be abolished and independent, accredited veterinarians perform inspections at sanctioned shows.
I look forward today to an exchange of ideas reflecting multiple viewpoints on this legislation.
We believe Congressman Whitfield's proposed legislation is based more on perception than on sound science.
I have admired horses for much of my adult life, beginning in college and law school when I worked part-time at the local racetrack in Omaha.
The Horse Protection Act was passed by Congress in 1970 to stop the practice of soring.
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture and I personally find the soring of horses in any shape, form or fashion objectionable on every level.
This program is working--this industry is working well without using soring or action devices in many parts of the country.
I also want to thank Chairman Shuster and Chairman Gibbs and Mr. Rahall and Mr. Bishop for bringing this important legislation to the floor, and I also want to thank their staff. This innovative legislation is vitally important to the…
One of the basic premises of our U.S. Constitution and form of government is equal protection under the law and equal protection and equal application of the law. Now the Obama administration has developed a reputation of unequal…
I want to take this opportunity to thank those Members who have decided to revisit this very important issue. I might remind everyone that the Delta Queen received an exemption from the Safety of Life at Sea Law. And we recognized that…
I hope you understand that in the countries that have tried this it is failing miserably.
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