Oct 5, 2011
I know that we're going to be hearing a lot about mercury today. I would like to point out that it's been indicated that 98 percent of the mercury present in America today, air, land, and so forth, comes from natural causes and from…
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.
Congressional Record · 2011-10-05
Oct 5, 2011
Mr. Chairman, how much time do we have remaining? The CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky has 15 minutes remaining. The gentleman from California has 7\1/2\ minutes remaining.
Oct 5, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Huizenga).
Oct 5, 2011
Madam Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky is recognized for 5 minutes.
Oct 5, 2011
Thank you very much. Over the last year particularly, great attention has been paid in this country to the state of our economy; and despite all of the efforts of the bailouts, the stimulus spending and other efforts, our unemployment rate…
Oct 5, 2011
Mr. Chairman, 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. Ross of Florida, Acting Chair of the…
Oct 5, 2011
Let me just say to you that the last 40 years, we've had a lot of economic expansion. Right now we've just come out of a recession. We have a 9.1 percent unemployment rate. Everyone's talking about jobs, and all of the testimony that we've…
Oct 5, 2011
I rise in opposition to this amendment offered by the distinguished gentleman from Virginia. I might also add that the last significant change to the Clean Air Act was back in 1990, and I don't think anyone would ever suggest that Congress…
Oct 5, 2011
This amendment directs the administrator of the EPA to implement current cement plants rules if emissions at cement kilns are increasing the risk of cancer. This amendment would, in effect, defeat the entire purpose of our legislation. Our…
Oct 5, 2011
Well, thank you very much. Reclaiming my time, like I said, the purpose of our legislation is to extend it to 5 years because of the complications involved. And for that reason, I would respectfully oppose the gentlelady's amendment and…
Oct 5, 2011
Under the existing Clean Air Act, cement plants have 3 years to comply with section 112 standards; incinerators have 5 years to comply with section 129 standards. Because of the testimony that we heard over a series of hearings, the…
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