Ed Whitfield

Whitfield Wants Details of Corps' Access Decision

Whitney Jones and The Associated Press — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:01:50 +0000

A Kentucky congressman is continuing his fight against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ plan to restrict access to water near dams along the Cumberland River and its tributaries.

U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield sent three and a half pages of questions and document requests Monday to the Nashville Corps of Engineers commander and asked for a response by Friday. The letter asks for documents that led to the decision to restrict water access, relevant documents where the Corps obtained $2.6 million to install barricades and other information.

Whitfield Introduces Bill to Keep Tailwaters Open

Whitney Jones and The Associated Press — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:04:15 +0000

U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield has introduced a bill to keep the Army Corps of Engineers from blocking fishing near dams on the Cumberland River, a plan that’s drawn outrage from anglers in Kentucky and Tennessee.

Whitfield met earlier with corps officials and said he was prepared to file legislation if necessary. Whitfield says his Freedom to Fish Act allows continued boating access to river tailwaters for sportsmen and recreational fishermen.

Whitfield Opposes Closing Waters Around Dams to Fishing

Shelly Baskin — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:00:34 +0000

Kentucky First District Congressman Ed Whitfield says he’s against closing off waters close to Cumberland River dams to boaters and fisherman. Army Corp of Engineers officials say the restrictions would include closing off 400 feet of water upstream and 700 downstream from Barkley Dam.

Whitfield Joins River Industry in Opposing Mississippi Flow Reduction

Angela Hatton — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 22:57:34 +0000

Kentucky U. S. Congressman Ed Whitfield has joined those calling on the Army Corps of Engineers to increase water flow on the Mississippi River. The Corps has reduced flow from the Missouri River into the Mississippi to preserve water reservoirs.

Whitfield vs Hatchett for Congressional Seat

Casey Northcutt — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 18:37:07 +0000

Benton Kentucky’s Charles Hatchett ran against Ed Whitfield in 2010 for Kentucky’s 1^st District seat in the House of Representatives. After only receiving 29 percent of the vote in that contest, he’s challenging the Congressman again, believing that the district needs a blue-collar representative to voice the concerns of the people. But, beating an incumbent isn’t easy—especially one that has held a Congressional seat since 1994. Casey Northcutt explores the difficulties Hatchett and other challengers like him face in political races.

McConnell, Whitfield Remark on 9/11 Anniversary

Angela Hatton — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:48:04 +0000

Kentucky's Washington D. C. legislators made statements today in commemoration of the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell delivered the following remarks at the Congressional 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the U.S. Capitol:

“More than a decade later, most of us still remember 9/11 like it was yesterday: the initial confusion, the horrifying realization of what was happening, the watching, the waiting, the grief, the anger, the resolve.

Whitfield Sets Energy Platform for RNC

Angela Hatton — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:09:01 +0000

Kentucky congressman Ed Whitfield is among Republicans meeting in Tampa this week to set the Republican National Convention party platform.

Whitfield: Keeping an Open Mind on PGDP Future

Angela Hatton — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:20:15 +0000

Kentucky Congressman Ed Whitfield says despite his comments that the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion plant is on its "Last Leg" he’s keeping an open mind about the facility's future. Whitfield's comments about the plant were published in the Washington-based Weapons Complex Monitor.

KY Republicans Push for Healthcare Repeal

Matt Laslo — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:23:56 +0000

Republicans are doubling down on their efforts to repeal the health care law and they’re getting assistance from some powerful Kentucky lawmakers. Kentucky’s Mitch McConnell is the top Republican in the Senate. He says he’s leading his conference into political battle over the health care law.

Hatchett wins 1st district primary, 2010 rematch in the works

Chad Lampe — Wed, 23 May 2012 02:15:51 +0000

It will be a re-match of the Kentucky’s 2010 1^st District Congressional Race this fall. Marshall County Real-estate broker Charles Hatchett will face long-time republican incumbent Ed Whitfield.