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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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Apr 13, 2011

As a father of four and a grandfather of six, I see what they are going to be facing.

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Mar 16, 2011

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…

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Mar 16, 2011

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.

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Mar 15, 2011

I have had opportunities to talk to quite a few coal companies and they are not getting any subsidies.

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Mar 15, 2011

Just give me some tariff protection and I can compete with them.

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Mar 15, 2011

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?

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Mar 15, 2011

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.

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Mar 15, 2011

I have had conversations with him and he is very frustrated with what is happening long term.

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Mar 15, 2011

Given that this also is for budgeting, do you have some R&D money allocated for researching alternate uses for spent fuel rods?

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Jan 25, 2011

Since you have heard of this now, are you going to look into it?

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Jan 25, 2011

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?

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Jan 25, 2011

But this was a retroactive veto. Are you aware of that?

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Jan 25, 2011

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?

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