Oct 12, 2011
I think it is Congress's role to make those decisions and I don't think the Executive Branch can just delegate the explicit authority given to it under law.
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 12, 2011
My main problem with FERC Order 1000 is that it appears that under certain conditions an entity could be forced to pay for something that they don't want to participate in.
Oct 12, 2011
Maybe Congress may decide that it needs to do some legislation because maybe we don't view it the same way that FERC does.
Oct 12, 2011
Well, without objection, and of course, we have the rule of the committee that she will have to wait until all the members of subcommittee ask their questions.
Oct 12, 2011
I want to thank the gentleman from Tennessee for offering this amendment. He always does a great job of articulating his position on these issues, some of which are pretty complicated. In this amendment, he would add illness-related work…
Oct 11, 2011
Well, let me just ask a parliamentary inquiry here. What is the parliamentary procedure if we were to attempt to do something like that?
Oct 11, 2011
What I go back to is that, in EPA's own analysis, they indicated that they-- The Acting CHAIR. The time of the gentleman from California has expired. (By unanimous consent, Mr. Waxman was allowed to proceed for 1 additional minute.)
Oct 11, 2011
Mr. Chair, I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky is recognized for 5 minutes.
Oct 11, 2011
They indicated that there was no quantifiable benefit from the reduction of mercury.
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
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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