Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito, R.W.Va., released the following statement announcing the re-launch of the Congressional Coal Caucus in the 112th Congress. Capito was joined by Reps. Altmire, Holden, Shimkus, Rehberg and Costello as co-chairs.
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Congressman David McKinley, R-W.Va., said federal regulatory agencies are over-stepping their bounds
By Mike Ruben
State Journal
CHARLESTON -- Freshman Congressman David McKinley, R-W.Va., assured coal industry leaders he will be their voice in Washington, D.C., and will take on the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Bill aims to give Congress time to act.
By Pam Kasey
StateJournal
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulation of greenhouse gases from stationary sources would be suspended for two years by a bill introduced Jan. 31 by Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) and colleagues.
“I’m proud that today we took important action to safeguard jobs, the coal industry and the entire economy as we move toward clean coal technology,” Rockefeller said.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Eleven companies were recognized on Friday for excellence in mine reclamation for 2010. The awards were made at the concluding luncheon of the 38th Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium Charleston Civic Center.
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CHARLESTON -- U.S. Senator Joe Manchin today addressed the annual West Virginia Coal Association Symposium, drawing applause from the crowd as he discussed his first piece of legislation, the “EPA Fair Play Act of 2011.”
“I believe it is absolutely wrong – the unbridled power that these agencies have. Or, the power they are exercising because they think they have it,” Senator Manchin said. “It’s wrong not just for West Virginia, it’s wrong for America.”