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Representative Nick Joe Rahall II's Public Statements on Energy

Nick Rahall II
Full Name: Nick Joe Rahall II
Office: U.S. House (WV) - District 3, Democratic
First Elected: 11/02/1976
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Melinda; 3 Children: Rebecca, Nick Joe III, Suzanne Nicole
Birth Date: 05/20/1949
Birth Place: Beckley, WV
Home City: Beckley, WV
Religion: Presbyterian

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March 4, 2013 Rahall Statement on the Nomination of Gina McCarthy as New EPA Administrator Washington, DC
Nov. 13, 2012 European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 Unknown
June 6, 2012 Rahall: Investing in Coal Technologies Critical to Ensuring U.S. Competitiveness in Global Economy Washington, DC
March 7, 2012 State Journal - West Virginia Lawmakers Wary of Clean Energy Standard Wheeling, WV
Feb. 28, 2012 Bluefield Daily Telegraph - Lawmakers Eye Options for Bringing Residents Relief at the Gas Pump Bluefield, WV
Dec. 8, 2011 Transportation Committee Leaders Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Pipeline Safety Legislation Washington, DC
Oct. 3, 2011 Rahall Calls for Action to Fund Energy Assistance Program Washington, DC
Sept. 26, 2011 Jobs, Local Economies and Livelihoods Threatened by Obama Administration's Onerous Coal Mining Regulations Charleston, WV
July 26, 2011 North American-Made Energy Security Act Washington, DC
May 13, 2011 Peaks and Valleys of Oil Prices Unknown
April 6, 2011 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 Washington, DC
July 30, 2010 Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act Of 2010 Washington, DC
July 30, 2010 Providing for Consideration of H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2010; and Providing for Consideration of H.R. 5851, Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act of 2010 Washington, DC
May 25, 2010 Letter to the Honorable Sander Levin, Chairman Committee on Ways and Means Unknown
Sept. 16, 2009 Hearing Of The House Committee On Natural Resources - 'Full Committee Legislative Hearing On H.R. 3534, The CLEAR Act Washington, DC
June 27, 2009 Remarks By U.S. Representative Nick J. Rahall, II On The American Clean Energy And Security Act Of 2009 Unknown
June 25, 2009 American Clean Energy And Security Act Of 2009 Washington, DC
Feb. 12, 2009 Hearing of the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources of the House Natural Resources Committee - H.R. 493, The Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment and Safety Act of 2009 Washington, DC
Oct. 9, 2008 Rahall Touts Landmark Victories for America's Natural Resources Washington, DC
Sept. 17, 2008 House Democrats Boost Coal's Role in America's Energy Future Washington, DC
Sept. 16, 2008 Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act Washington, DC
Sept. 16, 2008 Rahall Hails House Passage of Comprehensive Energy Measure Washington, DC
Sept. 16, 2008 Energy Bill Is A Compromise Washington, DC
Sept. 10, 2008 Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2008 Washington, DC
July 18, 2008 American Made Energy for America Unknown
July 17, 2008 Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008 Washington, DC
July 15, 2008 Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2008 Washington, DC
July 15, 2008 Rahall Backs Coal-To-Liquids Provision in ARC Reauthorization Unknown
July 14, 2008 Energy Washington, DC
July 10, 2008 Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail Designation Act Washington, DC
June 27, 2008 Rahall Takes Action on Gas Prices Unknown
June 12, 2008 Emanuel, Hinchey, Markey, Rahall to Introduce Legislation to Force Big Oil to Use Owned Leases Washington, DC
June 5, 2008 Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act Washington, DC
May 23, 2008 Chairman Rahall Delivers Speech Warning Against Dangers of Ethanol Mandate Unknown
May 14, 2008 The Department of the Interior's Role in Filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as it Relates to H.R. 6022, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act Washington, DC
May 7, 2008 News Conference with House Democratic Leadership - Energy Prices Washington, DC
April 18, 2008 Earth Day Unknown
Dec. 18, 2007 Rahall Backs Funding Bill Boosting Future Use of Coal Unknown
Nov. 7, 2007 Letter to Ronald Tenpas, Acting Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice Washington, DC
Sept. 13, 2007 Coal: Uniting West Virginians in the Quest for Innovative Energy Solutions Unknown
Aug. 10, 2007 The Promise of Coal-To-Liquids Unknown
Aug. 4, 2007 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act Washington, DC
July 20, 2007 Support For H.R. 2337 Washington, DC
June 13, 2007 Committee Strikes Responsible Balance on Energy Reform and Revitalization Legislation Washington, DC
May 16, 2007 Rahall Introduces Measure to Reform and Revitalize Energy Policy Washington, DC
April 21, 2007 Rep. Rahall Asks Air Force to Incorporate Coal-To-Liquid Fuels into Modernization Plan Washington, DC
April 17, 2007 Rahall: The Key to Energy Independence is Coal Washington, DC
March 13, 2007 Rahall Announces Coal-to-Liquid Forum Washington, DC
Feb. 8, 2007 Rahall Pushes for Funding of ARC; Supports New Alternative Energy Initiative Washington, DC
July 12, 2006 Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2006 Washington, DC

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