Capito and McKinley Sponsor Bill to Delay Greenhouse Gas Regulation

In the Elections Have Consequences category, here is evidence of the effect that the election of  another Republican congressman from West Virginia could have on national politics.    David McKinley,  who won Alan Mollohan's seat, is helping Shelley Moore Capito defend West Virginia in the War on Carbon.  While the following is a puff piece, it is nice to see some action being taken to push back against misguided efforts to regulate carbon dioxide as a pollutant.

McKINLEY & CAPITO CO-SPONSORS LEGISLATION TO STOP JOB-KILLING EPA REGULATIONS

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Washington, D.C. – Rep. David B. McKinley P.E. (R-WV) Thursday teamed up with Rep. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) as an original co-sponsor of her “Protect America’s Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act.” The legislation will ensure the EPA’s reckless greenhouse gas regulations will be delayed so that the courts, Congress and possibly another president have time to completely stop them.  
“The War on Coal must stop,” said McKinley. “Rep. Capito is exactly on target with this piece of legislation. While we both would strongly prefer a permanent solution, we can’t waste another second. I will be a forceful advocate for the ‘Protect America’s Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act’ because I promised I would protect West Virginia jobs, and this legislation is the best vehicle to do so at this time.
“If the EPA’s job-killing regulations are allowed to remain in effect, their overreach will result in fewer jobs in West Virginia and higher energy prices for our people. This is unacceptable, and that’s why I have stepped up to address this issue.”

Rep. Shelley Moore Capito added, “I knew I could count on David to stand up for West Virginia. Having him on board with this bill – especially considering his assignment to the Energy and Commerce Committee – will strengthen our chances of getting this crucial piece of legislation through the House.”

McKinley concluded, "I have said for many months that curbing this out-of-control EPA will be one of my highest priorities. This is exactly why it was so important for me to have the opportunity to serve on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and work side by side with Rep. Capito on this very important and timely legislation. Radical environmentalists should not be allowed to hold West Virginia jobs hostage any longer.”