Whitfield Votes 'No' on Cap and Tax BillWASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) opposed sweeping climate change legislation today which could force Kentuckians to pay sky high energy costs during an economic crunch while crippling the Commonwealth's coal industry with unrealistic mandates.
Whitfield Ushers Funds for Russell County Through HouseWASHINGTON - Working to protect residents of Russell County and throughout the surrounding region, U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) ushered through the House of Representatives yesterday critical funding for the Russell County Outdoor Warning Siren Project.
Whitfield Works to Protect Benefits for Surviving Family Members of Sick Workers at Paducah PlantWASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) introduced legislation today in the House of Representatives, to ensure surviving family members are able to receive the benefits of sick workers from the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant in the event the former worker dies before claims processing is complete. The legislation is identical to the bill U.S. Senator Jim Bunning (R-KY) introduced in the Senate last week.
Whitfield Amendment to Treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Passes HouseWASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) successfully included language in legislation today which would promote the use of new and alternative therapies to aid soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Whitfield Supports Measures to Aid KY Veterans & FamiliesWASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives passed a number of bills yesterday aimed at improving services and aiding the nation's veterans. U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) supported these important measures to increase funding for veterans' medical services, improve care and treatment for female veterans, increase rates of veterans' disability compensation and help veterans and their survivors access scholarship opportunities.
Whitfield Questions HHS Secretary on Healthcare ReformWASHINGTON - Continuing his efforts to ensure comprehensive healthcare reform legislation improves access to quality, affordable services without saddling future generations under a mountain of debt, U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) questioned U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius today over the enormous costs of a proposal being debated in the House of Representatives as well as the impact this legislation would have on small business owners.
Whitfield Calls for Healthcare Reform to Increase Choice, Lower CostWASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) called on Congress today to enact comprehensive healthcare reform legislation which will increase access to quality healthcare and services while lowering costs for all Americans.
Whitfield Works to Curb Meth Use in First DistrictWASHINGTON - Continuing his efforts to curb methamphetamine use throughout the First Congressional District, U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) ushered critical funds through the House of Representatives yesterday for the Pennyrile Narcotics Task Force.
Whitfield Stands Up for Kentucky Tobacco FarmersWASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01), joined by several members of the Kentucky Congressional Delegation, stood up for the Commonwealth's tobacco farmers today, cautioning against a Canadian proposal which could have a devastating impact on the crucial Kentucky industry.
House Passes 'Homes for Heroes Act'WASHINGTON - Committed to ensuring our veterans and service members receive every benefit and opportunity they have earned, U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) supported legislation today to provide housing assistance to low-income veterans.
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