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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 24, 2015

I am just concerned that maybe the EPA has gotten a little bit more aggressive than they should be with it.

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Feb 24, 2015

I want a job for my son. I can't find a job because either the coal mines are pulled back.

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Feb 10, 2015

I think that the--everyone has, on the other side of the aisle, they have been quick to dodge and talk about there is no war on coal, but there is obviously a war on coal.

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Feb 10, 2015

I hope that you will be more cognizant, more careful about the agencies that you are funding.

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Feb 10, 2015

I think that this is something that you have been championing for the 4 years I have been in Congress, and I really applaud you for the efforts of trying to get better attention on serious mental illness.

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Feb 4, 2015

the President has reduced it again

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Feb 4, 2015

the funding has been reduced to the SRF

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Feb 4, 2015

But I haven't dissected the President's budget, but last year he took that and cut that almost in half, the amount of money coming through the SRF.

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Feb 2, 2015

this whole process of designating which vaccine we are going to come up with in September just seems archaic.

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Feb 2, 2015

by virtue of us continuing this process, erroneously now with this mismatch, we have 50,000 Americans who are going to die this year.

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Jan 21, 2015

Job creators detest uncertainty. And let's make one thing clear: This proposed regulation does not provide certainty.

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Jan 21, 2015

I don't agree with you that there is certainty at all in this legislation.

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Jan 21, 2015

Unfortunately, I believe, I know it was a reasonable effort, but it doesn't create certainty.

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Jan 21, 2015

I guess like you said earlier, we are just going to have to agree to disagree on that.

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Jan 21, 2015

I think it was well-intended. It helps us resolve the differences between C and D, but it still doesn't give us a view of tomorrow.

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Dec 10, 2014

What could be the impact if the export ban were lifted, what would be the impact on Ergon?

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Dec 2, 2014

Could you share with us a notice that you put out?

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Dec 2, 2014

What should I say to the mom in Michigan who asked me if she and her family are safe behind the wheel?

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Dec 2, 2014

I want to again thank Chairman Terry for calling this hearing to start the process.

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Dec 2, 2014

If I have a concern about my car, and I have not received a recall notice...

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Dec 2, 2014

Who knows where that car really is?

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Dec 2, 2014

We need more automakers to make safety a priority and institute safety incentives.

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Dec 2, 2014

It is a yes-or-no answer. Thank you.

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Dec 2, 2014

I authored the bipartisan TREAD Act so that we could help catch and then fix defects sooner and avoid the kind of disaster that we are facing today.

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Dec 2, 2014

Complex safety technology can lead to complex problems, and the Takata airbag issues are indeed complex.

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