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.
Whitfield Co-Sponsors Bill to Honor KY Service MembersWASHINGTON - Heeding the call of military families in the First Congressional District, U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) co-sponsored legislation this week to honor past and current members of the United States Army and raise crucial funds for the service's national museum.
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.
