Sep 23, 2011
I would say to the gentleman, we all recognize the importance of green energy, but there isn't one of these regulations that we are looking to for an analysis that has any negative impact on green energy. In fact, every one of these…
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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Sep 23, 2011
Does the gentleman from California have anything else to say on the amendment? Mr. McNERNEY. Thank you. Basically I just want to emphasize I have actually experienced job creation in the green energy sector. I have seen hundreds if not…
Sep 23, 2011
Does the gentleman from California have the right to close? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky has the right to close.
Sep 23, 2011
While I have great respect for the gentleman from California, I would remind everyone that, in his 2008 convention speech, Barack Obama promised to create 5 million green energy jobs, and those jobs have not been created. I would also…
Sep 23, 2011
I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky is recognized for 5 minutes.
Sep 23, 2011
Well, I would say first to the distinguished gentleman that while we're delaying this Cross-State Air Transport Rule, we have in effect today the CAIR Act, which has been in effect since 2005. The EPA itself has said that this act that is…
Sep 23, 2011
May I ask how much time I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky has 3 minutes.
Sep 23, 2011
I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky is recognized for 5 minutes.
Sep 22, 2011
I might say to the distinguished gentleman from Oregon that it is correct that the court invalidated the current Air Transport Rule that we have in effect in America today, but I would also like to read from that decision because one of…
Sep 22, 2011
I might say to the gentlelady from California, the air transport rule we have in effect today, when it was implemented, EPA said it would reduce SO<INF>X</INF> and NO<INF>X</INF> by 73 and 57 percent by the year 2015. So it's not like we…
Sep 22, 2011
I might say to the gentleman from Massachusetts, there is nothing in the TRAIN Act that would delay for 1 day the greenhouse gas regulations that EPA adopted last January. There is nothing in this bill relating to the Cement MACT as well…
Sep 22, 2011
I certainly have great respect for the gentlelady from Colorado, whom I've had the opportunity to work with on a lot of issues, but I would say to her and to others the only regulation that we're delaying relating to mercury is the Utility…
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