At this time, I would like to recognize the gentleman from California, Mr. Bilbray, for 5 minutes.
Ed Whitfield
The Public Record
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.
the government claims should not be subordinated to the claims of other creditors because subordination increases the risk of loss to the government and to taxpayers.
The Federal Government chose to give a $.5 billion loan guarantee to a company so inept that it has gone bankrupt and left the American taxpayer holding the bag.
The program is not broke. Many people may want to use this as a reason to abandon the program. This program is not broke.
I spoke with my Congressman Mr. Whitfield to try to get an audience with EPA to discuss this problem.
I might add that health insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies helped write the President's health care bill. And 2 years ago, when the discussion was on the floor about this bill, our friends on the other side of the aisle never…
Sure, there were benefits from Utility MACT or mercury and air toxic standards, but the primary benefit was not mercury reductions.
And you know it just amazes me sometimes that there seems to be a disconnect with Washington and with more affluent areas of the country who don't understand that they truly are relegating the people that I represent to a lower lifestyle…
On Wednesday Rex Tillerson, the head of ExxonMobil, said that he agreed that global warming is real and manmade, a big moment.
That was sold on the basis that mercury emissions were going to be the primary benefit.





