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David McKinley

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David Bennett McKinley is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving West Virginia's 1st congressional district from January 5, 2011, until January 3, 2023. A member of the Republican Party, McKinley focused on issues such as energy policy, infrastructure development, and healthcare during his time in office. He was known for advocating for the coal industry and promoting economic growth in West Virginia. McKinley also served on various committees, including the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he played a role in shaping legislation related to energy and health care.

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Feb 4, 2020

I have run out of time. I yield back. Thank you.

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Feb 4, 2020

there is no evidence at the EPA that any fracking operation has upset someone's water quality.

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Feb 4, 2020

your statements are spot on to show that it is true, you are a threat to this economic redevelopment of West Virginia.

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Feb 4, 2020

I want to go back to; there are number of studies that were done by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

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Feb 4, 2020

West Virginia has really been impacted in the last few decades with the expiration--with the Marcellus, Utica, and eventually the Rogersville.

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Feb 4, 2020

the school boards, the county Commissioners, and individuals can't comprehend that Washington would even consider stymieing this reformation in our economy in West Virginia.

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Jan 27, 2020

Yes, we can do all the right things. That is why I am hoping we can get back to focus on forest management, because we can't control what the other countries are doing on this.

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Jan 27, 2020

We are vulnerable in America for droughts, wildfires, rising sea levels, all based on what is happening around the world.

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Jan 27, 2020

I don't disagree that climate change is out there. But my concern--and eventually, I'll get, Dr. Collins, to a question to you--but I am concerned about we don't control the climate in America.

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Jan 13, 2020

Why didn't the Senate take it up? Why did we not ratify that treaty?

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Jan 13, 2020

We are going to see even more neonatal abstinence problems with our children.

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Jan 13, 2020

Should we do the same thing? Because I would imagine that we are going to see quite a bit of litigation over this opioid.

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Jan 13, 2020

But that never was ratified by the Senate here in the United States.

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Jan 13, 2020

We have to start with our kids. We have kids in absolute crisis.

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Jan 7, 2020

As a result, Facebook removed the ads.

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Jan 7, 2020

This is a policy that has the support from everyone from patients to transplant surgeons.

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Jan 7, 2020

H.R. 5534 directly addresses that problem by extending Medicare coverage of immunosuppressive drugs past 36 months.

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Jan 7, 2020

My policy, H.R. 5534, aligns with the goals of the administration.

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Jan 7, 2020

Rep. Buddy Carter's bill, H.R. 3935, would continue the requirement that State Medicaid programs provide coverage of nonemergency transportation.

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Jan 7, 2020

There is momentum to make a difference in the lives of kidney patients.

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Dec 9, 2019

there are some Members of Congress who have been suggesting that generic drugs are not safe.

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Dec 3, 2019

I think maybe, Dr. Messonnier, maybe I will focus on you. Did I--I want to make sure I heard your answer to the question why aren't--why aren't more people getting a vaccine.

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Nov 19, 2019

With all due respect, Congress has a moral obligation to consider the human consequences of its energy policies.

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Nov 19, 2019

I was impressed with the robust level of activity, construction activity. I saw roads under constructions, bridges being built.

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Nov 19, 2019

Wouldn't frontline communities be better off if Congress developed innovative technologies or efficiencies to help eliminate these emissions?

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