As a father of four and a grandfather of six, I see what they are going to be facing.
David McKinley
The Public Record
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.
Honestly, I tell you I can't find anything in here, in the Constitution, that allows us this right to tell the public or tell the manufacturers, can you share with me what section of the Constitution, where would I find it in there that…
I like the idea of having cars that have 60 miles, but that should be my choice as a consumer and not the Federal Government.
I have had opportunities to talk to quite a few coal companies and they are not getting any subsidies.
In light of what has happened in Japan, I assume the NRC still has the authority to grant the permits for continuing the design implementation of nuclear facility?
I see a paradox with this. I heard the administration talking about we want to do more research and development in energy but yet the very laboratory that you all fund is being reduced by $800 million.
I have had conversations with him and he is very frustrated with what is happening long term.
Given that this also is for budgeting, do you have some R&D money allocated for researching alternate uses for spent fuel rods?
Do you think that it is something that they should have checked with you about before they embarked on something that was so draconian to West Virginia?
Do you think if they--if rulemaking can occur like this in a retroactive fashion directed to the coal industry, would it not also apply to petroleum, chemical, other industries as well?





