Whitfield Defends KY Coal at Congressional HearingWASHINGTON - A long time advocate of Kentucky coal, U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) fought to protect the role of coal in electricity generation today at a congressional hearing on climate change. Whitfield championed the responsible use of the resource as essential to providing cheap and abundant electricity for consumers, critical to reducing our dependence on foreign oil and vital to the local economies of the First Congressional District.
Whitfield Helps Spearhead Examination of Energy SpeculationWASHINGTON - Continuing his efforts to lower prices at the pump for drivers in the First Congressional District, U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) probed leading energy economists yesterday to determine what steps could be taken to bring down skyrocketing energy costs. The Congressman helped spearhead a congressional hearing examining manipulation and speculation in the energy market, which many analysts believe is driving up the costs of petroleum and producing record-breaking prices at the pump by as much as 50 percent.
Whitfield Votes to Fund Troops and Increase Veterans BenefitsWASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) voted last night to give American troops serving abroad in Iraq and Afghanistan the funds they need to complete their missions so they can return home. The legislation Whitfield voted for yesterday also increases veterans' education benefits, secures Medicaid funding and expands unemployment benefits.
Whitfield Applauds FISA Bill to Strengthen National Security and Protect Americans' Civil LibertiesWASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) applauded the passage of a critical anti-terror law today which will give intelligence officers the ability to monitor foreign terrorists, protect American companies who help the government detect and prevent terrorist attacks and guard the civil liberties of all Americans.
Whitfield Posts New Webpage on Gasoline PricesWASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) posted a new webpage on his official website today to provide residents of the First Congressional District with helpful information on the factors driving up energy costs, tips on how to save money on gasoline and an update on the Congressman's efforts in Washington to drive down the costs of fuel.
Whitfield to Help Lead Congressional Hearing Examining Energy CrisisWASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield has been tapped to help lead a congressional hearing examining speculation in the energy market, which many analysts believe is driving up the costs of petroleum and producing record-breaking prices at the pump by as much as 38 percent.
Whitfield Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Advance Clean Coal TechnologiesWASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Ed-Whitfield joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers today to introduce legislation critical to the future of Kentucky coal which would advance the development and deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies.
Whitfield Calls for Action on Legislation to Realize Taxpayer Value from Nation's Uranium StockpileWASHINGTON - Continuing his efforts to keep employees at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant working and bring millions of dollars to the region for environmental clean-up, U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) sent a letter to Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee John Dingell (MI-15) urging him to move forward on plans to re-enrich the nation's stockpile of uranium tails.
Whitfield Honored for Support of American FarmersWASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) was awarded the 2008 Congressional Support for Science Award yesterday from the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for his unwavering support of the 2007 Farm Bill and his dedication to ensuring the quality and quantity of the American food supply.
Whitfield Works to Keep KY Community Health Centers RunningWASHINGTON - Continuing his efforts to provide access to quality health services to residents throughout the First Congressional District, U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) voted today to increase funding for Community Health Centers and expand the services available to medically underserved populations throughout the country.
