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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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Mar 17, 2021

It will increase costs for families with higher utility bills. Estimate: $2,000 per household annually.

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Mar 17, 2021

So seriously, we just experienced a shortage of PPE, and this bill calls for more restrictions on the plastics industry.

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Mar 17, 2021

We need to work to reduce carbon emissions. But we also need to understand the consequences before we rush into legislating.

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Mar 17, 2021

it is pie-in-the-sky BS about these green jobs being good, middle-class jobs.

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Mar 17, 2021

So why should we expect anyone across this country is going to do carbon capture?

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Mar 17, 2021

But we also need to understand the consequences before we rush into such a punitive action.

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Mar 17, 2021

According to the Institute for Energy Research, $2,000 per household annually.

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Mar 17, 2021

Let's not destroy the village in order to save it.

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Mar 17, 2021

We had to destroy the town to save it. We had to destroy the town to save it.

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Mar 17, 2021

It would. And what about a 100 percent reduction in CO2 emissions by 2035 in power plants?

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Mar 16, 2021

Dr. Fauci, do you agree that Americans should wear masks? Do you agree with the President that Americans should wear masks until 100 percent are vaccinated?

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Mar 16, 2021

So, Dr. Fauci, if I could turn to you since she is not going to answer the question, while on the campaign trail we heard time and time again that then-candidate Biden, that the President's words have consequences.

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Mar 16, 2021

But now we know. So the data suggests the spread of the virus is minimal in schools.

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Mar 9, 2021

So, without objection, Madam Chair, I would like to enter into the record the EPA's 2020 Year In Review.

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Mar 9, 2021

If that happened, just hypothetically if we had to complete the elimination over the next year, West Virginia would be devastated.

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Mar 9, 2021

Well, it happened under a lot of EPAs that ignored it. But it finally came to pass, and it was corrected with it.

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Mar 9, 2021

the Democrats seem to be returning to the Obama mission again, overwhelmingly focused on this war on coal.

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Mar 9, 2021

I think we have experienced mission creep that became a consuming force within the EPA.

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Mar 9, 2021

Under Trump, they did. They took care of that.

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Mar 9, 2021

That is what they are doing. That is the plan, to do away with it.

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Feb 22, 2021

the American Government has made an absolute commitment--and I'm proud of it--but they are spending 750 times the amount of money to deal with COVID as they are on substance abuse

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Feb 22, 2021

the cupboards should be bare. It is not meant to be on shelves in Washington but in people's arms

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Feb 17, 2021

My district is facing the brunt of the transition away from coal.

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Feb 17, 2021

It is essential that new Federal policies provide equality and opportunity for rural communities that are too often left behind.

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