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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.

Sep 20, 2012

Mr. Chairman, I rise to claim time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Sep 20, 2012

We have no further requests for time, and I reserve the balance of my time to close. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky has 45 seconds remaining.

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Sep 20, 2012

At this time I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Sullivan), who's the vice chairman of the Energy and Power Subcommittee.

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Sep 20, 2012

I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. McKinley). Mr. McKINLEY. I rise today in an effort to stop this administration's war on coal. Those who believe that there is no war on coal are in dangerous denial. The actions of…

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Sep 20, 2012

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I am going to say that I'm a little bit shocked that people would be so critical of this bill and saying that this bill is not important. All of us know that President Obama, when he…

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Sep 20, 2012

Thank you. At this time I yield 1 minute to the gentlelady from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn), who's a valuable member of the Energy and Commerce Committee.

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Sep 20, 2012

I stand in opposition to the gentleman's amendment very simply because we know that the Clean Air Act--under the greenhouse gas regulations as proposed by EPA, it will be impossible to build a new coal-powered plant in America. Because of…

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Sep 20, 2012

May I ask how much time we have remaining on our side? The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Woodall). The gentleman from Kentucky has 4\1/ 2\ minutes remaining.

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Sep 20, 2012

I rise to claim time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Sep 20, 2012

I've already stated my reasons to oppose the amendment, and I would urge everyone to vote in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the…

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