Whitfield Calls on Congress to Come 'Clean' About CoalWASHINGTON - Continuing his efforts to ensure sweeping climate change legislation currently being debated in the U.S. Congress does not have a detrimental impact on the U.S. economy and coal industry in Kentucky, U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) joined fellow Members of Congress for a press conference today outside the U.S. Capitol to discuss the importance of coal both as an energy source and as a vital part of local and regional economies.
Whitfield Statement on Swine FluWASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) issued the following statement today following a hearing held by the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health entitled, "Swine Flu Outbreak and the U.S. Federal Response." The Congressman submitted a statement for the record citing the need to ensure local, state and federal health departments have the tools and resources they need to treat swine flu (H1N1 Flu) and contain the disease in the event of an outbreak.
Whitfield Votes to Protect Consumers, Increase Credit Card TransparencyWASHINGTON - Looking to protect consumers and increase transparency of credit card terms and interest rates, U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) supported legislation today which would guard individuals from unfair and deceptive credit card practices and give consumers the resources they need to responsibly manage their own credit.
Whitfield: 'Green Jobs Can't Come At Expense of Existing Jobs'WASHINGTON - Congressman Ed Whitfield (KY-01) spoke before the U.S. House of Representatives today to discuss the sweeping climate change proposal being debated by Congress right now and the future of energy policy in the United States.
Shutting Down the Pill Pipeline: The Fight Against Prescription Drug AbusePrescription drug abuse continues to be a problem that plagues millions of Americans and their families every day. Just last week, 24 individuals were arrested here in Kentucky and accused of funneling prescription drugs from Florida to the Commonwealth for illegal use and sale. This "pill pipeline" between Kentucky and Florida involved counties all around the Commonwealth, demonstrating how widespread this epidemic has become.
U.S. House Pays Tribute to Ice Storm VolunteersWASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives passed a Resolution today co-sponsored by Congressman Ed Whitfield (KY-01) paying tribute to the thousands of volunteers who rose above and beyond the call of duty in helping their fellow Kentuckians following the ice storms which rattled the region in late January.
Whitfield Urges Caution as Climate Change Debate in House UnfoldsWASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) cautioned against the dangers of implementing sweeping climate change legislation which could have a detrimental impact on the U.S. economy and coal industry in Kentucky today during the first day of a congressional hearing examining the future of energy in the United States.
Whitfield Fights to Protect KY Farmers and Cattle IndustryWASHINGTON - Aiming to protect Kentucky farmers and the Commonwealth's cattle industry, U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) spearheaded a letter from the Kentucky Congressional Delegation to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asking for the postponement of a rule which will have a significant impact on farm operations and the disposal of deceased animals.
Whitfield Statement on FY 2010 Budget ResolutionWASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) issued the following statement tonight after opposing H.Con.Res. 85, the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Resolution.
Whitfield Announces FEMA Funds for Ice Storm CleanupWASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) announced today that the Commonwealth of Kentucky will receive more than $16.7 million from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help with cleanup of debris in the First Congressional District that resulted from ice storms which rattled the region in late January.
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