Oct 5, 2011
All of us are very much concerned about excessive spending by the Federal Government. We know we have a serious debt, we have a serious deficit, and all of us are determined to bring that in line and to solve that problem. Now, the…
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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 5, 2011
The gentlelady from Illinois is certainly a valuable member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, and is an effective advocate for her positions, but her amendment would require a finding that mercury emitted from the cement kiln is a…
Oct 5, 2011
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 1 Offered by Ms. Schakowsky
Oct 5, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the gentlewoman from California's amendment. In doing so, I would be the first to recognize that she has been one of the real leaders in the Congress of looking after the health of all of our…
Oct 5, 2011
I rise in opposition to the amendment by my friend, the gentleman from Illinois. As I sit here and listen to the other side, they seem to be making the argument that if you pass regulations, then you are going to create jobs. It reminds me…
Oct 5, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to this amendment for the simple reason that in 1999, EPA issued a rule for cement plants in which it regulated emissions from cement plants. All of us are very much aware of the health hazards of certain…
Oct 5, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky is recognized for 5 minutes.
Oct 5, 2011
The last time that the Clean Air Act was amended in any significant way was 1990, over 21 years ago. And Congress certainly has the responsibility, from time to time, to look at the Clean Air Act to make changes when we believe changes…
Oct 5, 2011
The amendment offered by the gentleman would set a 3- year compliance date and allow case-by-case extensions for up to 2 years if the administrator of EPA determines that there is a compelling need to do so. The purpose, of course, of this…
Oct 5, 2011
I certainly want to thank the gentleman from Tennessee for offering this amendment and particularly pointing out that it relates to animals as well as people, and I would say that from our analysis, certainly EPA considers work-related…
Oct 5, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Kentucky? There was no objection…
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