Oct 11, 2011
In addition to that, if we come back later and strike the last word, we would get another 5 minutes if we desire to do so. Is that correct? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is correct.
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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Oct 11, 2011
Our good friend, the gentleman from Massachusetts, talks about the American Boiler Manufacturers Association being opposed to our bill. And that's true. But they don't speak for those who own and operate boilers. They speak for themselves…
Oct 11, 2011
There really is nothing in H.R. 2250 that would in any way prohibit or discourage States from continuing to give these advisory opinions about mercury and the dangers of mercury. So our legislation would not prevent the States in any way…
Oct 11, 2011
I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky is recognized for 5 minutes.
Oct 11, 2011
I would say to the gentlelady from Texas, first of all, that under the regulations of the EPA, today incinerators are given 5 years to comply with section 129 standards, and boilers are only given 3 years to comply with section 112…
Oct 11, 2011
I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky is recognized for 5 minutes.
Oct 11, 2011
I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky is recognized for 5 minutes.
Oct 11, 2011
The gentleman's amendment would add a new section to H.R. 2250 directing the administrator to go on and implement the current boiler sector rules if emissions at industrial facilities are causing respiratory and cardiovascular illness and…
Oct 11, 2011
I have a parliamentary inquiry. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky will state his inquiry.
Oct 11, 2011
I move that the Committee do now rise. The motion was agreed to. Accordingly, the Committee rose; and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Griffith of Virginia) having assumed the chair, Mr. Womack, Acting Chair of the Committee of the Whole House…
Oct 11, 2011
I respectfully oppose this amendment and ask that it be defeated. Once again, we're hearing the argument that if you have enough regulations, you're going to create jobs. And the gentleman referred to EPA's estimate that there may be a net…
Oct 11, 2011
Has the potential. May I ask a parliamentary inquiry? The Acting CHAIR. Does the gentleman from California yield for that purpose?
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