May 3, 2011
It is important that some decision be made at the NRC in a way that all of us clearly understand because when we have spent billions of dollars on the Yucca Mountain Project...
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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May 3, 2011
But from Mr. Shimkus's reading your testimony earlier, it would indicate that they feel like they voted on this issue, and from your perspective, they did not vote on this issue.
May 3, 2011
I also would like to revisit the Yucca Mountain issue simply because of the money that has been involved in it and the ramifications that decision or nondecision has on our country.
Apr 14, 2011
These regulations alone, under EPA's conservative estimates, will cost industry over $14 billion a year.
Apr 14, 2011
I want to thank all of you for coming. I look forward to working with our friends on the--our Democratic friends to craft legislation that can accommodate some of the concerns we have heard today.
Apr 14, 2011
If you don't think those are real--so if we are going to have a real debate about these standards, Mr. Chairman, we need to start getting some real numbers from the EPA.
Apr 6, 2011
I yield myself the balance of my time. Well, I would say to you that EPA adopted this tailoring act because they bit off more than they could chew, initially. That's why a lawsuit has been filed against them, because they violated the…
Apr 6, 2011
I'm actually surprised the gentleman has offered an amendment related to oil because our bill that we have on the floor today completely preserves in every way the car rule under which EPA sets greenhouse gas emission standards for…
Apr 6, 2011
I am delighted that we have this opportunity today to debate this important legislation. Over the last 2 years, the Environmental Protection Agency has been the most aggressive agency representing environmental causes in many, many years…
Apr 6, 2011
I would like to yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Shimkus), the chairman of the Environment and the Economy Subcommittee. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Illinois is recognized for up to 5 minutes.
Apr 6, 2011
On this tailoring rule that was adopted by EPA saying that they would regulate only those emitters of 100,000 tons or more per year, that is in direct violation of the language of the Clean Air Act, which says they have to regulate…
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