Whitfield Votes Against No Energy, No Drill BillAs Kentuckians continue to face skyrocketing prices at the pump, they do not want a Democrat energy plan or a Republican energy plan. They want an American energy plan which provides comprehensive, common sense solutions to our nation's energy crunch. They want an energy plan that increases the production of American made energy, invests in alternative fuels for the future, makes our country less dependent on foreign oil and lowers fuel costs.
Whitfield Supports Measures to Improve Services for KY VeteransWASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives took further steps yesterday to improve access to quality healthcare and compensation rates for our nation's veterans. U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) supported these important measures and praised the passage of two different bills which will aid Kentucky's more than 350,000 veterans.
Whitfield Works to Give Mexican Trucks Red LightWASHINGTON - Continuing his efforts to keep U.S. borders secure and protect American citizens, U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) voted yesterday to prohibit the Department of Transportation (DOT) from allowing Mexican trucks into the United States.
Landmark Consumer Product Safety Bill Signed into LawWASHINGTON - Legislation shaped by U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) which sets unprecedented safety standards for children's toys in the United States and reforms the commission charged with keeping the public safe from potentially harmful or hazardous products was signed into law today by President George W. Bush.
Whitfield Votes to Increase Access to Higher Education for KentuckiansWASHINGTON - Working to enable more students from the First Congressional District to attend college, U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) voted today for important legislation which will make higher education opportunities more affordable and accessible.
Consumer Product Safety Legislation Clears House of RepresentativesWASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation today, shaped by Congressman Ed Whitfield (KY-01), which sets unprecedented safety standards for children's toys in the United States and reforms the commission charged with keeping the public safe from potentially harmful or hazardous products.
Whitfield Breaks Ranks to Tap Into American Energy Supplies to Drive Down Fuel CostsWASHINGTON - U. S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) broke ranks with members of his party today to support legislation which would have made a limited amount of oil reserves currently being held by the U.S. government available to consumers in order to drive down record-breaking fuel costs.
Whitfield Calls on Speaker to Produce American Made EnergyWASHINGTON - Furthering his efforts to increase domestic supplies of energy and reduce skyrocketing fuel costs for Kentucky consumers, U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) called on the leader of the House of Representatives last week to immediately consider legislation which would increase American supplies of energy.
House Approves Whitfield Resolution Honoring Screaming EaglesWASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) ushered through Congress today a resolution recognizing the 101st Airborne Division, known as the Screaming Eagles, as one of the great divisions in American military history.
Whitfield Works to Secure Future of KY CoalWASHINGTON - Working with Members of the U.S. House of Representatives on both sides of the aisle, Congressman Ed Whitfield (KY-01) joined discussions today to address the dual concerns of carbon emissions and energy independence while ensuring the future role of Kentucky coal as a vital part of the nation's energy portfolio.
