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| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222202135/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=2109 | State Journal: WV population down from 2012, new census estimates show | 2013-12-31 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | West Virginia was one of two states to lose population in the past year, according to estimates released by the Census Bureau on Dec. 30. Based on births, deaths and migration, the Census Bureau estimated the state's population as of July 1, 2013, as 1,854,304, a decrease of 2,376 from the 2012 estimate of 1,856,680, but still higher than the 1,852,994 people counted in the 2010 census. Maine was the other state to show a decrease, losing 199 people to drop to 1,328,302. Maine and Rhode Island are the only states whose most recent population estimates are lower than the 2010 census count. To read entire article, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222202200/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=2105 | Exponent-Telegram: About 7,000 state resident set to lose federal jobless benefits Saturday | 2013-12-30 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | Federal unemployment benefits are set to expire on Saturday for nearly 7,000 West Virginians, officials said. In North Central West Virginia, 341 people are expected to be affected in the Clarksburg area, while 231 people in the Fairmont area would lose benefits, according to WorkForce West Virginia. Those individuals are among approximately 1.3 million Americans unemployed for 26 weeks or more whose benefits come from an account that is almost empty. To read entire article, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222202209/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=2104 | Charleston Gazette Mail: Photos show 'the other West Virginia' | 2013-12-30 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | Betty Rivard's upcoming lecture based on her book of photos of the state during the 1930s and '40s will focus on "the other West Virginia" -- not the one that garners mostly negative national attention. "When I say the other West Virginia, I'm talking about the positive part of West Virginia," Rivard said. "The book does include some images of people in very destitute situations, but that's not the major part of the book, and that was deliberate." Rivard's book, "New Deal Photographs of West Virginia: 1934-43," was produced by 10 professional photographers who visited the state as part of the Farm Security Administration Project. To read entire story, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222202435/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=2101 | Charleston Gazette: DOE: Gas to outpace coal by 2040 | 2013-12-26 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | Natural gas will overtake coal to provide the largest share of U.S. electrical power generation by 2040, according to the latest projections from the federal Department of Energy. Natural gas will produce about 35 percent of total U.S. generation, compared to 32 percent for coal, in 2040, according to the department's Energy Information Administration estimates. "Projected low prices for natural gas make it a very attractive fuel for new generating capacity," the agency said in a preview of its 2014 Annual Energy Outlook. "In some areas, natural gas-fired generation replaces generation formerly supplied by coal and nuclear." Just last year, the EIA had projected coal to maintain its dominance over natural gas, with 35 percent of generation in 2040, compared to 30 percent for natural gas. To read entire article, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222202248/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=2097 | Dominion Post: Fed law may threaten VFDs | 2013-12-23 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | FAIRMONT — Area volunteer firefighters gathered around a table with Rep. David McKinley Thursday to ponder a federal health care measure that — they said — could close volunteer fire departments across the state and nation. McKinley, R-W.Va., and Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., are helping lead the charge to change the law — with the support of the rest of the state’s Congressional delegation. Tom Miller, with the Sissonville Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) holds positions in the National Volunteer Fire Council and the West Virginia State Fireman’s Association and explained the problem. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has an “employer mandate” requiring companies that employ 50 or more Full Time Equivalent workers (more than 30 hours per week) to offer health care coverage. Although the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services told members of Congress and others that the mandate wouldn’t apply to VFDs, he said, the Internal Revenue Service general counsel has said it will — even though the firefighters aren’t paid. “They don’t understand we have to hold boot drives and hot dog sales and car washes to keep the lights on,” Miller said. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222201403/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=2089 | Parkersburg News and Sentinel: Three students nominated for academies | 2013-12-18 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | Three area students have been nominated to United States service academies. U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., and U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., both announced the three as part of 13 students statewide to be nominated. The process is highly competitive and the nominations are the first part in the process for appointment to military academies. "These 13 students exemplify the best our state has to offer," said McKinley. "Because of their hard work and commitment, they have earned this distinction. They have shown what type of leaders they will become. West Virginia continues to produce the next generation of leaders." To read entire article, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222201413/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=2086 | Steubenville Herald Star: Locals nominated to service academies | 2013-12-17 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | Three local students are among those being nominated by U.S. Rep. David McKinley for acceptance into U.S. service academies. McKinley, R-Wheeling, nominated 13 West Virginia students to United States service academies, including the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S Military Academy and the Merchant Marine Academy. Congressional nomination is the first step in a process toward appointment to a military academy. "These 13 students exemplify the best our state has to offer," said McKinley. "Because of their hard work and commitment, they have earned this distinction. They have shown what type of leaders they will become. West Virginia continues to produce the next generation of leaders." To read entire article, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222210304/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=2083 | Weirton Daily Times: Local nominated to service academies | 2013-12-16 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | Three local students are among 13 being nominated by U.S. Rep. David McKinley for acceptance into U.S. service academies. McKinley, R-Wheeling, has nominated 13 West Virginia students to United States service academies including the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S Military Academy, and the Merchant Marine Academy. Congressional nomination is the first step in a process toward appointment to a military academy. "These thirteen students exemplify the best our state has to offer," said McKinley. "Because of their hard work and commitment, they have earned this distinction. They have shown what type of leaders they will become. West Virginia continues to produce the next generation of leaders." To read entire article, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=790 | Rep. McKinley Votes to Fund Research into Pediatric Diseases and Disorders | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Bipartisan Legislation Would Eliminate Taxpayer Support of Conventions to Fund NIH Research share: f t Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) voted for the Kids First Research Act (HR 2019). The legislation which Rep. McKinley co-sponsored will provide research into pediatric diseases and disorders by eliminating taxpayer funding for the Presidential Election campaigns and conventions. The House passed the bill yesterday. As a parent and grandparent it pains me to hear the stories of kids struggling with diseases, said Rep. McKinley. As a country, we should care more about finding a cure than funding political conventions. This bill is in memory of 10-year-old Gabriella Miller who died of brain cancer in October, said Rep. McKinley. We're simply continuing the mission this courageous little girl began to advocate for more research into diseases and disorders that affect other young children just like her. This legislation will eliminate taxpayer funding for the Republican and Democratic conventions and direct funding to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to pay for needed pediatric cancer, autism, and Fragile X research. Finding a cure that could save the lives of children should be a national priority, added McKinley. This is a good step in that direction. To watch the story of Gabriella Miller's dream, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=821 | Rep. McKinley: Don't Reverse Progress on Cutting Spending | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding his vote against the budget deal: share: f t Rep. McKinley: Don't Reverse Progress on Cutting Spending Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding his vote against the budget deal: In 2011, I came to Congress with a pledge to reduce spending and stop saddling our children and grandchildren with an unsustainable debt. Since then we have made some progress. For the first time since the Korean War spending has decreased for two consecutive years. Unfortunately, this deal reverses some of the progress we've made. It increases spending for the next two years but promises to save money in the future. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office most of the savings would come seven years from now. The deal also hits close to home in West Virginia by abolishing an important program run at the National Energy Technology Laboratory in Morgantown. This particular energy research program supports approximately 80 jobs. Eliminating it diminishes one of the vital roles NETL plays to our local and national economy. While I applaud the fact that bipartisan discussions on the budget took place for the first time in five years, unfortunately the final product falls short. America's debt continues to grow, reaching $17.2 trillion. Just like American families, Washington must be serious about living within its means. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=805 | Rep. McKinley Works to Protect Volunteer Firefighters from Unfair Obamacare Mandate | 2013-12-11 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Health Care Requirements Could Cripple Volunteer Fire Departments share: f t Yesterday, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) co-sponsored the Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act (H.R. 3685) which would exempt volunteer firefighters and emergency medical providers from the employer mandate under Obamacare. The Internal Revenue Service currently defines volunteer firefighters as employees despite the fact they typically work full time jobs in addition to their volunteer work. As a result, volunteer fire departments and municipalities could be subjected to the Obamacare employer mandate and forced to provide health insurance or face financial penalties. Small towns and rural areas across America rely on volunteer first responders to provide vital lifesaving services, said McKinley. In West Virginia, 95 percent of all fire departments are staffed by volunteers. It is unfair to penalize these men and women who put their lives on the line with each and every call. In 2010 Nancy Pelosi said we need to pass the bill so you can find out what is in it,' said McKinley. Now, every day, we're learning about more problems with this health care law. As soon as we learned about this problem we took action by co-sponsoring this legislation and authoring a letter to President Obama. Subjecting volunteer fire departments, many of which need to raise money to simply outfit their members with equipment and training, to this expensive mandate violates common sense, said McKinley. For the sake of public safety and the future of volunteer fire departments across America, we need to take action and ensure volunteer emergency providers are exempt from this requirement. The legislation is supported by the National Volunteer Fire Council and the International Association of Fire Chiefs. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222203442/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=2054 | Metro News: W.Va. AG joining with other states in federal gun purchasing case | 2013-12-05 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | West Virginia and 25 other states and a territory are joining together to fight an attempt by the federal government to prosecute the sale of guns between legal gun owners. State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday the group has filed an amicus, or friend of the court, brief with the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the matter. “Our Office is proud to lead a bipartisan group of 27 states and territories in this brief to oppose the U.S. Department of Justice’s attempt to unilaterally create a federal restriction on firearm sales between law-abiding citizens,” said Morrisey in a release. To read entire article, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=765 | Rep. McKinley to Conduct Second Energy Forum | 2013-12-02 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Summit Features Lawmakers, Industry Leaders and Experts in Discussing America's Energy Needs share: f t Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) and West Virginia University will host an energy forum on Monday, December 9, 2013 beginning at 10:00 a.m. This event is open to the public. What: Second Annual Energy Forum. When: Monday, December 9, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Where: Mountainlair Ballroom, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W.Va. Why: To discuss how current and proposed energy policies impact the economic climate in the United States. Who: Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) and other industry, labor, environmental leaders and experts from around the country. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222202449/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=2042 | Wheeling Intelligencer: Industry leaders speak on cracker | 2013-12-02 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | Although natural gas processors continue pumping ethane out of the Marcellus and Utica shale regions, the head of an organization representing chemical companies is "very confident" Odebrecht's planned Parkersburg cracker plant will come to fruition. "A cracker in West Virginia just makes sense. The chemical industry historically follows abundant raw materials, and the vast amount of ethane in the Marcellus Shale provides a great foundation for new chemical manufacturing investments," said Kevin DiGregorio, executive director of the West Virginia-based Chemical Alliance Zone, a non-profit organization formed in 1999 that states it is "dedicated to supporting and expanding the chemical industry and technology economy" in the Mountain State. "Although situations can change and none of us have a crystal ball, I'm very confident that the cracker in Parkersburg will become a reality," DiGregorio said. To read entire article, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222203456/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=2037 | WTAP TV: Congressman McKinley holds town hall meeting in Williamstown | 2013-11-27 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | Big questions from the community Monday as state representative David McKinley made a stop in Williamstown. Dozens showed up to meet with the congressman, giving many the opportunity to ask questions and learn a little more about what is going on. Both local and national issues were discussed, but the big issue of the night was about the Affordable Care Act and the differences in Congress. To read/watch story, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222203518/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=2031 | Parkersburg News and Sentinel: McKinley responds to town hall questions | 2013-11-26 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | U.S. Rep. David B. McKinley, R-W.Va., listened to the concerns of area residents in the Williamstown City Council chambers Monday evening. McKinley began by comparing our modern era to that of the Civil War and the 1960s, both historical times of civil unrest in America. "There was trouble in America during those times, and, as a nation, we came together," McKinley said. "We aren't in those eras; we aren't there at all, but we need to pull together and figure out what we are going to do as a country. That is what these meetings are for." To read entire article, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=700 | Rep. McKinley Introduces Bill Preventing Treasury Dept. from Blocking Electricity for Poor Countries | 2013-11-25 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Treasury Department's Guidelines Aimed at Ending Public Financing of Overseas Coal-fired Power Plants share: f t This week, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) introduced bipartisan legislation in response to the U.S. Treasury Department's new guidelines aimed at ending public financing of overseas coal-fired power plants. This pick-and-choose policy will deprive billions of people access to affordable electricity, added McKinley. The U.S. should not be denying this option to developing countries by ruling out coal. The bill will prohibit the Obama Administration's guidelines from being used as policy of multilateral development banks to influence the financing of coal-fired power plants in developing countries. Coal is the most economical way to produce electricity, but the Obama Administration is now taking steps to take that possibility away from developing countries around the world, said McKinley. With nearly 20 percent of the world's population living with no access to electricity and billions more with inadequate access, this policy will limit the ability of billions of people in developing countries to emerge from poverty. Instead of limiting energy choices and dictating to poor countries based on an anti-coal ideology, this Administration should be helping these countries emerge from poverty by promoting the use of clean coal technology, added McKinley. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222210347/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=2026 | Politico: Benjamin Netanyahu: Deal 'historic mistake' | 2013-11-25 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | Israel’s prime minister harshly condemned the international community’s nuclear deal with Iran on Sunday, calling it a “historic mistake” and saying he was not bound by the agreement. Speaking to his Cabinet, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the world had become a “more dangerous place” as a result of the deal and reiterated a long-standing threat to use military action against Iran if needed, declaring that Israel “has the right and the duty to defend itself by itself.” Israel believes Iran is trying to develop a nuclear weapon, and in the weeks leading up to Sunday’s agreement, Netanyahu had warned the emerging deal was insufficient. To read entire article, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=715 | Rep. McKinley Listens to Constituents Concerning Their Frustrations with Obamacare | 2013-11-21 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Conference Call Reveals Problems from Premiums to Coverage share: f t Last night, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. conducted a health care conference call with a dozen constituents from across the First District who have experienced various problems surrounding the implementation of Obamacare. Our office has heard from thousands of constituents who have been negatively impacted by Obamacare, said Rep. McKinley. As a result, we wanted to talk directly with those that were affected and listen to their stories in the hopes of finding ways to address the problems. You could hear the frustrations of people as each had a unique story about the impact Obamacare had in their own lives, added McKinley. Whether it was being forced off their health insurance plan to watching their premiums skyrocket, their concerns were real and represent thousands of West Virginians just like them. Since the inception of Obamacare in October, a number of problems began to surface: The healthcare.gov website was not operational; Some health premiums increased to as much as 400 percent; 4.2 million Americans lost their insurance; For every one American who selected a plan in the Obamacare exchanges in October, nearly 40 lost their insurance. Last week, the House overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan Keep Your Health Plan Act to allow individuals to keep their own health plan, added McKinley. As we continue to hear about the problems our constituents face from this flawed health care law, the House will proactively find solutions instead of political fixes. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=850 | Reps. McKinley and DeGette Introduce Bipartisan Bill Creating Energy Commission | 2013-11-21 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Commission Would Focus on Comprehensive Energy Policy for U.S. share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. and Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) introduced bipartisan legislation which would establish a commission to develop a comprehensive energy policy for the United States. You would never start construction without blue prints, said Rep. McKinley. In the same way, America should have a blueprint when it comes to our energy policy. This country has gone too long without a comprehensive energy plan. Access to reliable, affordable energy is important for our economy and creating jobs. This Commission will assemble a diverse group of leaders in fossil fuels and renewable energies, utilities, energy researchers, environmentalists, labor organizations, and economists to come up with the nation's first, comprehensive energy policy. In the 21st century, our nation faces a critical need to produce a comprehensive energy plan, said Rep. Diana DeGette. Energy development plays a fundamental role in our economic strength, driving job creation and innovation, and will help ensure our continued global leadership. This Commission represents a great opportunity for stakeholders and experts from across the political spectrum to come together and develop a plan that charts our nation's energy course for the next several decades. It's important we work across party lines to create energy policies that will benefit future generations, added McKinley. Despite our political differences, Rep. DeGette and I have found common ground in helping America achieve energy independence. That is even more critical because energy independence is also a national security issue. Even in the midst of so much gridlock in Washington, this bill demonstrates that we can come together across the aisle to find common ground to meet our nation's energy goals, continued DeGette. I'm so proud to have crafted this legislation with my good friend and colleague, Rep. McKinley, and I look forward to seei… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222205337/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=2013 | Parkersburg News and Sentinel: McKinley schedules town hall meeting | 2013-11-20 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | A U.S. congressman will be holding a town hall meeting in Williamstown to allow residents to discuss their concerns. U.S. Rep. David B. McKinley, R-W.Va., will be conducting a town hall meeting 7 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Williamstown Town Hall, 100 West Fifth St. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. McKinley will give a brief congressional update and then take questions from those attending, said Jim Forbes, director of communications for McKinley. "This is another in a series of town hall meetings he has been conducting since taking office," Forbes said of the more than 30 such meetings McKinley has conducted in West Virginia's 1st Congressional District. To read entire article, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222202505/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=2010 | Wheeling Intelligencer Editorial: Stop EPA while there's still time | 2013-11-18 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | Americans already have seen what can happen when they are told they must go along with an ultra-liberal plan that was not thought out in advance - and about which they were not told the truth. That describes the Affordable Care Act - Obamacare - to a "T." But because the lies and unpreparedness are becoming apparent now, there is something we can do about the health care law. That will not be the case regarding Obama's scheme to shut down more coal-fired power plants and, in the process, drive up electric bills for tens of millions of families. U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., seem to be among the few people in Congress who understand the peril of allowing Obama's Environmental Protection Agency to proceed with its war on coal. To read entire editorial, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=795 | Rep. McKinley Votes to Keep Promises Made to American People about Their Health Care Plans | 2013-11-15 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Keep Your Health Plan Act Allows Individuals to Keep Current Plan share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) voted for a bill to allow individuals to keep their health plan. Rep. McKinley is an original co-sponsor of the legislation. The bipartisan bill overwhelmingly passed the House 261 to 157, with 39 House Democrats supporting it. Once the problem of millions of Americans losing their health insurance was identified, we crafted a piece of legislation that would allow people to keep their current policies, said Rep. McKinley. The bill gives the Administration one year to work with Congress to try and correct problems with Obamacare. Now that the House has said you can keep your own insurance, the Senate needs to follow suit, said McKinley. To watch Rep. McKinley address his House colleagues on people affected in the First District, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222202515/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=2006 | State Journal: Lawmakers reacts to possible cracker exploration in Wood Co. | 2013-11-15 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressional and state lawmakers quickly began providing their reactions to the Nov. 14 announcement of a possible cracker plant in Wood County. The plants convert ethane from gas shale deposits to ethylene, a compound used in manufacturing plastics. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said the possibility of the purchase of Wood County land by Odebrecht is a sign of the state's continued development of natural gas drilling. "I am extremely pleased that Gov. Tomblin has announced that the Brazilian company, Odebrecht, is interested in exploring the development of a new petrochemical complex in Wood County," Manchin said. "After years of our local and state leaders working together with energy companies worldwide, this is a textbook example of how a public-private partnership can strengthen not only West Virginia but also the entire Mid-Ohio Valley region." To read entire article, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=817 | Rep. McKinley: Cracker Announcement Represents a New Day for West Virginia | 2013-11-14 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Project Will Bring Thousands of Jobs and Billions in Investment to West Virginia share: f t Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.V.) issued the following statement in response to the announcement that an ethane cracker facility will be built in Wood County: Today's announcement is great news for Wood County and the entire state of West Virginia. The thousands of jobs and billions in investment that will result from this project will transform our state's economy for decades to come. Since coming to Congress three years ago, our office has been working to take advantage of the energy abundance below our feet and attract a cracker facility to West Virginia. We've lived through the disappointment when Shell decided to locate elsewhere but vowed to not let that happen again. After confidential discussions with Odebrecht and Braskem over the past two years it is exciting to see this project finally coming to fruition and to be able to discuss it publicly. The Obama Administration and the EPA have been working to stop development of fossil fuel resources like coal and gas and put up roadblocks for projects such as this. That's why we've been so aggressive in pushing back against their misguided regulations and policies. This announcement is a reminder of the potential our energy represents, and why we must be vigilant in this fight. West Virginia is blessed with an abundance of natural gas and it is vital that we take full advantage of this resource. Rather than producing the gas here and shipping it elsewhere, we will now be able to benefit from industries that need it. This facility is only the first foothold. There will be thousands of more good jobs that will locate here around a cracker. For the hardworking people of Wood County and the surrounding area this is a great day and sign of good things to come. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=758 | Rep. McKinley Stands Up for American Jobs | 2013-11-13 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Bipartisan Legislation Bans Tax Dollars for Companies that Ship U.S. Call Center Jobs Overseas share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) participated in a press conference in support of his bipartisan legislation to keep and protect U.S. jobs from being shipped overseas, by ensuring taxpayer dollars don't go to companies who outsource call center jobs. This is not a Republican or Democratic issue, but a common sense issue that protects and creates jobs, said Rep. McKinley. Simply put, if you ship jobs overseas companies should not get taxpayer dollars or any type of funding from the government. Over the past five years nearly 500,000 American call center jobs have been lost across the country, said McKinley. This has touched close to home here in the First District with the recent layoffs of hundreds at the Teletech facility in Moundsville. We need to prevent these closures from happening while incentivizing companies to bring jobs back to America. Under this legislation, companies that send U.S. call center jobs overseas would be barred from receiving federal loans, grants or subsidies. The bill also requires that a list of companies that send call center jobs off shore be made available to the public and addresses data security issues that leave Americans' personal information at risk. There are numerous examples where foreign call center employees have stolen personal information including bank accounts and health records and sold it on the black market, added McKinley. This is bad for consumers and it is bad for the businesses, but this risk can be avoided by simply choosing to locate here in America. Rep. McKinley and Rep. Tim Bishop (D-NY) co-sponsored the bipartisan U.S. Call Center and Worker Protection Act of 2013 in August. Today, they were joined by Senator Robert Casey (D-PA) to formally present the bipartisan legislation to members of the media. The press event was organized by the Communication Workers of America. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222210403/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1990 | Parkersburg News and Sentinel: Parkersburg honors veterans with parade | 2013-11-12 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | Hundreds gathered Monday at Parkersburg City Park to pay tribute to area veterans. The annual Veterans Day Parade featured veterans from around the county and marching bands from Parkersburg, Parkersburg South and Williamstown high schools. Mayors Bob Newell and Randy Rapp, of Parkersburg and Vienna, respectively, spoke briefly about the importance of honoring veterans. To read entire article, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222202540/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1984 | Charleston Gazette: W.Va. makes strides, but still ranked low on energy efficiency | 2013-11-07 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | West Virginia was listed as one of the most improved states, but still ranks near the bottom in an annual scorecard that rates efforts to use energy more efficiently. On Wednesday, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, or ACEEE, released its yearly State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, which examines state programs aimed at reducing energy usage. "Energy efficiency improvements help businesses, governments, and consumers meet their needs by using less energy, saving them money, driving investments across all sectors of the economy, creating much needed jobs, and reducing the myriad of environmental impacts of the energy production system," the group said in its report. To read entire article, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=732 | Rep. McKinley Questions Sebelius During Hearing on Obamacare Implementation Failures | 2013-10-30 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Apologizes for "Debacle" share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) questioned Secretary Sebelius concerning weeks of glitches and problems after the rollout of the heathcare.gov website. Today's hearing was focused on fixing the Obamacare website and preventing other glitches and problems from taking place so that other Americans aren't left with uncertainty, said Rep. McKinley. As insurance companies continue to cancel policies and raise the premiums of hard-working Americans all over the country, we need to focus on fixing the problems with this law. Secretary Sebelius testified that the overall cost to create healthcare.gov was $400 million of taxpayer's money and said the problems with the website would be fixed by November 30, 2013. We appreciate that Secretary Sebelius apologized to the public and took responsibility for this debacle, but unfortunately she left many unanswered questions, added McKinley. This is another example of how this Administration lacks accountability and needs to become more transparent to the American people. I don't like Obamacare but it is the law of the land, said McKinley. The American people are expecting us to get this website fixed and operational so they don't lose their health insurance. Rep. McKinley is an original co-sponsor of the American Health Care Reform Act (H.R. 3121) which replaces the President's health care law. The legislation promotes patient-centered reforms rooted in free markets are the best way to lower costs and solve problems in our health care system, not government involvement. As more problems emerge with this health care law, it's only fair individuals receive the same treatment as big business in getting a one year delay on the Obamacare mandate, said McKinley. All Americans deserve the same relief from the impacts of this unworkable law. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=393 | McKinley to Thousands of Coal Miners at D.C. Rally: War on Coal is an "Epic Struggle" for Future of Economy | 2013-10-29 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Miners and Supporters Rally in D.C. to Oppose Obama's Anti-Energy Initiatives share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) addressed thousands of coal miners and their allies attending the Rally for American Energy Jobs on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol. For the past five years the Obama Administration has been pursuing an ideologically-driven mission to stop burning fossil fuels in America, said Rep. McKinley. Entire communities are on edge and the EPA's policies are threatening hundreds of thousands of jobs. While the rest of the world is investing in coal, building new coal-fired power plants and increasing their consumption of coal, the Obama Administration is gambling with our economy and risking America's future, added McKinley. This war on coal has become a manifestation of Chicago-style politics where they bully their opponents into submission, said McKinley. But this type of tactic won't work in rural America where we still believe in fairness, hard work and the American dream. Thousands of miners, energy workers and supporters attended the event, which took place on the west side of the U.S. Capitol and featured speeches of more than 40 industry leaders, Members of Congress and state officials. To watch Rep. McKinley speak at today's rally, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=727 | Rep. McKinley Pushes EPA to Stop Ignoring Coal Country | 2013-10-25 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | McKinley Leads Letter to EPA Head, Calling for Listening Sessions Where Regulations are Killing Jobs share: f t Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E., and a group of 38 of his House colleagues have sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy asking that upcoming public listening sessions' include coal country states. It's troubling that the EPA is holding eleven upcoming public listening sessions on regulating power plants in cities such as Boston, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and New York City without stopping in places that rely on these plants for jobs and electricity, said Rep. McKinley. Main street communities in states like West Virginia, Montana and Wyoming will see the greatest impact because that's where these plants are located. Already, one-fifth of our nation's coal plants, 204 facilities across 25 states, closed between 2009 and 2012. These closed and existing plants are not located in the cities selected by EPA. The EPA must hear from all Americans and not just focus on major metropolitan areas, added McKinley. The EPA needs to hear from citizens from store clerks, senior citizens and blue collar Americans to the mayors and leaders of communities that will be hit hard by these new regulations. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=471 | McKinley: "I haven't heard one of you apologize to the American public." | 2013-10-24 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | McKinley Questions Panelists on Transparency, Accountability and Fairness of Failed Obamacare Website share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E., and his colleagues in the Energy and Commerce Committee conducted a hearing on the many problems surrounding the rollout of the Obamacare website and enrollment of the Affordable Care Act. Lead contractors responsible for building the website appeared before the Committee. Top administration officials and contractors appeared before this committee on September 10th, looked us in the eye, and assured us repeatedly that everything was on track,' added McKinley. But after the website was launched and numerous problems surfaced, the finger pointing began and no one is taking responsibility. The American people deserve an apology for the disastrous rollout that has wasted taxpayer dollars. The Obama Administration spent $267 million to develop the website system and $500 million on the website, itself. Since it's rollout on October 1st, we have seen many problems, crashes, glitches, and systems failures on the Obamacare website, said Rep. McKinley. This Administration has failed the American people by having a lack of accountability and remorse after the disastrous rollout of healthcare.gov. Today was about getting answers by talking to the very people responsible for creating and implementing it. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will testify before the Energy and Commerce Committee next Wednesday, October 30, 2013. To watch Rep. McKinley question witnesses about the Obamacare website, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=428 | McKinley Votes to Invest in American Infrastructure, Put People to Work and Improve Economy | 2013-10-23 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Bipartisan Water Resources Bill Creates Jobs, Strengthens Infrastructure, Improves Competitiveness share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. voted for the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (H.R. 3080) which invests in America's vital port and waterways infrastructure. The bill passed the House with strong bipartisan support. In the First District we understand how waterways like the Ohio and Monongahela Rivers are critical to our economy, said Rep. McKinley. Every year, billions of dollars of products from coal to chemicals are shipped through them, and they support nearly 10,000 jobs for our friends and neighbors. As an engineer, I also recognize that modernizing and investing in our infrastructure is essential. The water resources bill: Cuts red tape and bureaucracy and streamlines projects so they can be completed quickly; Contains no earmarks and saves $12 billion by not reauthorizing old, inactive projects; Provides Congressional oversight in reviewing and prioritizing future investments; and Is supported by more than 70 major organizations representing both business and labor. From the beginning of our nation, the Founding Fathers recognized there needs to be a federal role in transportation because a sound infrastructure is necessary to the flow of commerce, added McKinley. We are continuing their legacy with this bill to improve our waterways, ports, locks and dams. Investing in our country's water infrastructure is a major step towards creating jobs and increasing our economic competitiveness. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=829 | Rep. McKinley: President Obama Needs to Keep Up His End of the Bargain | 2013-10-23 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Long, Overdue Negotiations Needed on Issues from Health Care to the Budget share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.), spoke on the House floor on upcoming budget negotiations after he voted to end the government shutdown and temporarily increase the debt limit. The President has repeatedly said he is willing to negotiate on all economic issues after Congress ended the shutdown and raised the debt limit, said McKinley. It's time for these negotiations to begin. Rep. McKinley called on negotiations to include tax and regulatory process reforms, addressing our growing debt, and making changes to Obamacare. Congress has held up its end of the bargain and I hope the President does the same, added McKinley. We need to take on our most serious problems nowa weak economy, a growing national debt and a health care law that isn't working. We need to get to work on real economic reforms and demonstrate that Congress can function in a bipartisan fashion. To watch Rep. McKinley's address on Wednesday, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=406 | McKinley Votes for Bipartisan Plan to Reopen Government | 2013-10-17 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | The American people deserve a solution that ends the partisan bickering, opens the government and ensures we pay our bills on time, said McKinley. share: f t Tonight, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. voted for a responsible compromise that will reopen the government, raise the debt limit and end the budget impasse in Washington. The bill overwhelmingly passed the House with bipartisan support after being approved in the Senate earlier tonight. The American people deserve a solution that ends the partisan bickering, opens the government and ensures we pay our bills on time, said McKinley. While I would prefer a plan that makes more substantial reforms to grow the economy, address our excessive spending, and fix the broken health care law, this agreement will allow us to move forward. For the last month, President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid have demanded a blank check and refused to negotiate, said McKinley. Fortunately, this plan was forged through negotiations and is not a blank check. It provides a short term extension and includes a long overdue conference on a federal budget. It is vital that Congress address our growing debt and get spending under control. The next step is for the House and Senate to sit down and talk so that we can address this problem. In a divided government both sides have to be willing to give something up, said McKinley. As the minority party in Washington, Republicans control only one half of one body of Congress and we can't impose our will unilaterally. Until Republicans control the White House and the Senate we simply will not be able to repeal or defund Obamacare. In the meantime we will continue to work to repair the health care law that is leading to higher premiums, fewer jobs, and reduced take-home pay. The last few weeks have been a challenging time for our country. We need to get past these budget disagreements and concentrate on creating jobs, growing our economy, and ensuring our government lives withi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222210424/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1907 | WTRF TV: Unclaimed veterans' remains in Wheeling given full military honors as part of "Missing in America Project" | 2013-10-14 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | The unclaimed remains of eight United States veterans made their way to their final resting place on Monday, and the journey started in Wheeling. Eight veterans, spanning World War II, Vietnam and Korea, all passed away in Wheeling, but their remains were never claimed. It happens every day across the country and that's where the "Missing in America Project" stepped in. To read/watch entire story, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=676 | Rep. McKinley Comments on UMWA, Peabody, Patriot Reaching Agreement | 2013-10-10 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | We have offered a bipartisan bill; the Coal Healthcare and Pensions Protection Act (H.R. 2918), to help ensure these men and women receive the benefits they deserve, said Rep. McKinley. share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. issued the following statement on the agreement reached by the UMWA, Peabody and Patriot Coal to fund health care benefits for retirees and help Patriot Coal emerge from bankruptcy. The agreement reached by the UMWA, Peabody and Patriot is an important step in guaranteeing health care benefits to retirees and protecting the jobs of thousands of miners and the viability of Patriot Coal. These retired miners worked to earn the benefits over many years and its only fair their families have certainty about the future. This settlement will accomplish that. At the same time the longer term issues with funding health care and pension benefits still need to be addressed. We have offered a bipartisan bill; the Coal Healthcare and Pensions Protection Act (H.R. 2918), to help ensure these men and women receive the benefits they deserve. I will continue to work to find a solution that ensures fairness for all. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=811 | Rep. McKinley: "Shameful" Move by Administration Denies Death Benefits to the Families of Fallen U.S. Soldiers | 2013-10-09 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | House Passes Bill Gives Pentagon Explicit Authority to Pay Death Benefits to Families share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E voted to ensure the families of fallen U.S. soldiers will continue to receive the death benefits they were promised during the government shutdown. The Honoring the Families of Fallen Soldiers Act passed the House unanimously after the Pentagon announced it would not be able to pay benefits to the families of troops who had been killed in combat. These soldiers volunteered to serve and protect their country and then paid the ultimate sacrifice, said Rep. McKinley. The grieving families they left behind should not have to worry about their financial well-being. Stopping payment of these benefits is unconscionable. The House acted today to give the Pentagon the explicit authority and funds to make sure the loved ones of fallen soldiers aren't victimized by what's happening in Washington, said McKinley. Punishing grieving widows and families for a political disagreement is unfair and wrong. This did not have to happen, added McKinley. The Obama Administration should never have put the welfare of our troops and their families in question when the law he signed last week was clearly intended to cover these payments. The vote today will prevent the families of fallen heroes from being victimized further by the Obama Administration's political games. Last week, Rep. McKinley and House Members unanimously passed the Pay Our Military Act with the intent that all military pay and allowances would continue during a government shutdown. Those allowances included death gratuities and benefits to the families of fallen soldiers. The Pentagon says it has specific instructions from its budget office not to make payments for deaths that occurred after 11:59 p.m. on September 30, 2013. -30- | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=822 | Rep. McKinley: Federal Employees Shouldn't See Disruption in Pay | 2013-10-08 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Federal workers didn't ask for this shutdown, said Rep. McKinley. share: f t Tonight, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E voted to pay federal employees who have been working during the shutdown. This will ensure employees who are on the job now will get paid on time, said Rep. McKinley. Federal employees across the First District are worried about paying their bills during the government shutdown. Federal workers didn't ask for this shutdown, added McKinley. They should not be pawns in a political disagreement. It's not fair to punish them for a situation they did not create. Since the government shutdown began, the House has passed 11 funding bills to reopen vital functions and priorities of the government but they continue to sit on Harry Reid's desk, said McKinley. It's time for all parties to sit down and have real negotiations and work out our differences. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222210508/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1888 | Washington Times: A million vets are coming to DC to demand their monuments be opened | 2013-10-08 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | A march is coming to Washington this weekend that might make the lawmakers on both sides of the aisle take notice and rethink all of the political grandstanding in order to gain campaign contributions for themselves and their party, yet are hurting real Americans. On Sunday October 13, 2013 the Million Vet March is going to take place t 9:00 a.m. at the World War II Memorial. The protest has been organized by individuals with various connections to the military, either as children of veterans, spouses of veterans or those who have served themselves, who are outraged and deeply disappointed that individuals who have served in the military have been blocked from the memorials honoring their service across the country. They are most concerned about blocking access to monuments in the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. According to the Million Vet March website, the organizers are not concerned about what anyone’s political leaning are, be they Republican or Democrat, liberal or conservative, if anyone who saw the World War II veterans barricaded from their memorial this past week and felt outrage, they want you to join them in their protest. To read entire article, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=808 | Rep. McKinley: "Don't Punish Federal Employees For Washington's Dysfunction" | 2013-10-07 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Federal workers didn't ask for this shutdown, added McKinley. "They should not be the victims of a political disagreement in Washington. It's not fair to punish them for a situation they did not create." share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E voted to ensure all federal employees will be paid retroactively following the government shutdown, which will help the nearly 800,000 furloughed federal employees across the country. The bill, which McKinley co-sponsored, passed by the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. Federal employees across the First District are feeling the impact of this shutdown, from the FBI Center in Clarksburg to the National Energy Technology Lab in Morgantown to the Bureau of Public Debt in Parkersburg, said Rep. McKinley. They are worrying about making mortgage payments and putting food on the table during this difficult time. This bill will give these families some certainty for the future. Federal workers didn't ask for this shutdown, added McKinley. They should not be the victims of a political disagreement in Washington. It's not fair to punish them for a situation they did not create. We can only fix this problem when the President, the Senate and the House can sit down and negotiate, said McKinley. Until then the House will continue to act responsibly to fund vital parts of the government and prevent people from being hurt unnecessarily. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=741 | Rep. McKinley Releases Statement on Senate Tabling Latest House Amendment, Creating Government Shutdown | 2013-10-03 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | With their action however, the Senate is avoiding their responsibility, and placing themselves above the American people by requiring special treatment not available to American families. share: f t Tonight, Rep. David B. McKinley released the following statement on the government shutdown: "Tonight the Senate tabled a House amendment that would have required Members of Congress, congressional staff, and political appointees to enroll in the Obamacare exchanges without a special subsidy for coverage." "The House amendment would have ensured that Members of Congress and the White House will have to live by the same health care law as the American people. Either Obamacare is good for everyone or no one. It is time for the sweetheart deals for the politically privileged to end." "With their action however, the Senate is avoiding their responsibility, and placing themselves above the American people by requiring special treatment not available to American families." "Now, the Senate has most likely forced a government shutdown. The House has offered several, reasonable compromises to prevent Americans from being hurt by Obamacare but have all been rejected by Harry Reid and the Democratic leadership." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=791 | Rep. McKinley Votes to Fund Veterans Benefits, Ensure National Guard and Reservists Get Paid | 2013-10-03 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | While Harry Reid and the Senate refuse to come to the table and negotiate, the House is making a good faith attempt to keep vital parts of the government running until we reach an agreement, said Rep. McKinley. share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E voted to fully fund veteran's benefits and ensure the National Guard and military Reservists are paid during this unfortunate government shutdown. "While Harry Reid and the Senate refuse to come to the table and negotiate, the House is making a good faith attempt to keep vital parts of the government running until we reach an agreement," said Rep. McKinley. "These men and women have served and sacrificed to defend our freedom," added McKinley. "They should not be victims of this government shutdown. The federal government should keep its commitment to them." "We should not let a disagreement between the House and Senate prevent us from supporting those who have served our country in the past and those who protect it today," said McKinley. "House Republicans stand united to ensure that key functions of our government remain funded. Now the Senate needs to join us in this effort." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222205415/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1875 | Government Shutdown FAQ | 2013-10-01 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | Government Shutdown FAQ We wanted to provide you with some answers to frequently asked questions regarding shutdowns. 1. What causes a shutdown? Under the Constitution, Congress must pass funding bills to spend money. If Congress and the President cannot agree on a funding bill, then the government does not have the legal authority to spend money. 2. When did the shutdown begin and when will it end? The shutdown began at 12:01am on October 1st. It will end immediately after the president signs a spending bill. 3. How many times has the government shut down in the past? There have been 17 shutdowns since 1977. 4. Will I still get my mail? Yes. The U.S. Postal Service functions independently of the federal government. 5. Can I get a passport? Possibly, for a limited time. The State Department says it has some funds outside the annual congressional appropriation and has indicated they will remain operational until funds run out. 6. Will this shutdown end the Affordable Care Act, sometimes known as “ObamaCare”? No. The state-run exchanges for the uninsured would open as scheduled Tuesday. Further, many parts of the Affordable Care Act are funded through mandatory spending and are not subject to annual funding decisions by Congress. 7. Would seniors continue to receive Social Security benefits? Yes. Social Security is a mandatory spending program. 8. Would anything regarding Social Security be affected? Due to a reduction in personnel at the Social Security Administration, individuals trying to connect through the Social Security Administration’s hotline number may experience longer wait periods and the amount of time it takes the Administration to process new disability claims may be delayed. 9. Would the government continue to pay unemployment benefits? Yes. 10. Will Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients receive their benefits? Yes. SNAP is funded through the Recovery Act and from funds that don't expire for another year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says. 11. What… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=833 | Rep. McKinley: The American People Deserve Fairness | 2013-09-30 | 2013 | 2013-09 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | The House Votes to End Special Treatment for Members of Congress share: f t Tonight, Rep. David B. McKinley voted to keep the government from shutting down at midnight, delay the individual mandate and end Obamacare subsidies for Members of Congress. This is a matter of fairness, said McKinley. Families and individuals deserve to have the same relief from the health care law that President Obama granted for big businesses, and Members of Congress and the White House should not receive special treatment. It's that simple. The law is the law, and it says Congress will get the same health care that is being forced on millions of Americans, said McKinley. Providing a subsidy that is not available for others is unfair and runs counter to the law itself. At the same time, the President has already delayed the Obamacare mandate for big business by one year, and it's only fair individuals receive the same treatment, said McKinley. All Americans deserve the same relief from the impacts of this unworkable law that Obama gave big businesses. The House will continue to work to keep the government open, said McKinley. However, the Senate Democrats are refusing to negotiate on even these common sense provisions. Should the government shut down tonight it will be because Harry Reid and his allies should stop trying to protect their own special privileges, and start compromising to keep the government open. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=834 | Rep. McKinley: The Senate Must Act to Avoid Government Shutdown | 2013-09-30 | 2013 | 2013-09 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Harry Reid Refuses to Compromise and Listen to the American Public share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. continued to urge the Senate to come to the table and compromise with the Republican leadership after the House passed legislation early Sunday morning to keep the government from shutting down and delay the unworkable, unaffordable health care law known as Obamacare. The House has passed a common sense measure to keep the government open, delay Obamacare for a year, and repeal the job-killing medical device tax, but Harry Reid and his allies appear ready to shut the government down to protect the health care law, said McKinley. With the number of delays, waivers, glitches, and other problems that have already occurred, it's obvious Obamacare is not ready, said McKinley. Delaying implementation is just common sense. Even Senator Joe Manchin supports a delay and said There's no way I could not vote for it. It's very reasonable and sensible.' Just months ago, 79 Senators including 31 Democrats voted in favor of repealing the medical device tax. What has changed since then? asked McKinley. Is the Senate truly prepared to shut down the government to protect a tax on pacemakers? Shutting down the government is not in the best interest of our economy, said Rep. McKinley. Yet, President Obama and Harry Reid aren't listening to reason and instead are digging in their heels. Rather than working to find a solution, the Senate took the weekend off and told the House to take it or leave it. It is time for the Senate to listen to the American people and act to keep the government open and delay the health care law which is simply not ready, said McKinley. The House has done its part, now the Senate must act responsibly to stop a shutdown. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=794 | Rep. McKinley Votes to Keep Government Running, Stop Train Wreck of Obamacare | 2013-09-29 | 2013 | 2013-09 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Continuing Resolution Includes Measure to Pay Troops in the Event of a Government Shutdown share: f t Sunday, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) joined his House Colleagues to pass a continuing resolution (CR) that will keep the government running and protect American families and businesses from Obamacare. Shutting down the government is not in the best interest of our economy, said Rep. McKinley. That's why the House voted to keep the government open and stop this unworkable health care law. We have listened to the majority of the American people who oppose Obamacare and believe it's not ready for implementation. Unfortunately President Obama and Harry Reid aren't listening to reason and instead are digging in their heels. The health care law is simply not ready, as evidenced by the number of delays, waivers, glitches and problems with its implementation, added Rep. McKinley. The President has already delayed Obamacare for big businesses; therefore, it's only fair he also delays it for families and individuals. The bill approved by the House funds the government through December 15th of this year, delays Obamacare for one year, and repeals the medical device tax. The House also passed legislation to ensure the troops get paid in the event of a government shutdown. The House has done its part to prevent a government shutdown and stop Obamacare from hurting American families and small businesses, said Rep. McKinley. Once again, we wait on the Senate to take action to do the same. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=217 | McKinley Announces Grant to Boost Pipeline Safety and Inspection in West Virginia | 2013-09-28 | 2013 | 2013-09 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | W. Va. Public Service Commission Receives Money for Transmission and Distribution Pipelines share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) will receive a grant of $496,943 to be used for pipeline safety programs. With the recent expansion of natural gas drilling in our state, it's important that we ensure our pipeline infrastructure is safe, said Rep. McKinley. This grant will help pipeline inspectors receive even more safety training. We should do all we can to provide safe workplace for pipeline employees and a secure environment for our residents. This grant program is under the Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration, and pays up to 80 percent of the total cost of personnel, equipment, and training required by the state for its pipeline safety program each year. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=809 | Rep. McKinley: "Mr. President, Stop the Rhetoric. Cooperation is Warranted on Health Care." | 2013-09-28 | 2013 | 2013-09 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | No more empty talk about working with the House; just do it, said McKinley. share: f t On Friday President Obama surprisingly said, If Republicans have specific ideas on how to genuinely improve the lawI'm happy to work with them. Since the House has already done just that, we are asking that President Obama will fulfill his promise to work with Republicans to fix Obamacare, said Rep. McKinley. Can we expect the President to follow through and work with Republicans and fix Obamacare? No more rhetoric but action is warranted. A number of bills has been passed over to the Senate to do just what the President requested, added McKinley. So to be truly honest with the American people, the President should push the Democratic-controlled Senate to move measures already passed by the House. In so doing, that might encourage Congress from taking endless votes to defund or repeal Obamacare and avoid a government shutdown, said McKinley. The following bills are examples of what passed the House and await action by the Senate: Repeal Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) Repeal the $30 billion medical device tax Eliminate Obamacare slush funds Repeal limitations on reimbursement of the over-the-counter medications from tax-advantaged accounts for health care Delay the implementation of the Obamacare employer mandate for one-year Delay the implementation of the Obamacare individual mandate for one-year Allow individuals to recoup up to $500 of unused funds remaining in their flexible spending account (FSA) after the end of the plan year No more empty talk about working with the House; just do it, added McKinley. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=216 | McKinley Announces Grant for School Safety Officers in Parkersburg | 2013-09-27 | 2013 | 2013-09 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Our children deserve to be safe while attending school, said Rep. McKinley. share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) announced the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) awarded a grant to fund new school resource officer positions in Parkersburg. Our children deserve to be safe while attending school, said Rep. McKinley. These well-trained officers will not only make students feels more secure and give parents piece of mind but also provide additional resources for crime prevention. The funding will allow three officers to be hired with a total grant of $343,940. The COPS Hiring Program offers grants to state and local law enforcement agencies to hire or rehire officers. The program provides the salary and benefits for officer and deputy hires for three years. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=209 | McKinley Announces Funding for Regional Economic Development in the Northern Panhandle | 2013-09-26 | 2013 | 2013-09 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Brooke-Hancock Regional Planning and Development Commission requested the award. share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) announced the Brooke-Hancock Regional Planning and Development Commission has been awarded an Economic Development Administration (EDA) investment of $52,000. Families in the Northern Panhandle are struggling to get by so it's important to revitalize the economy in places like Weirton, said Rep. McKinley. This award will help support small businesses and promote job creation and growth in Brooke and Hancock Counties, said Rep. McKinley. The EDA investment will be used by the Brooke-Hancock Regional Planning and Development Commission to promote and support private industry, investment and job creation in the region. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=705 | Rep. McKinley Introduces Joint Resolution Denouncing New EPA Regs on Coal Industry | 2013-09-26 | 2013 | 2013-09 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | House Members Voice Strong Opposition to EPA Ban on New Coal-Fired Power Plants share: f t On Wednesday, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) introduced a House Joint Resolution (H.J. Res. 64) that strongly opposes a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on new coal-fired power plants which will ultimately prevent them from operating. This new regulation is a ban on new coal-fired power plants because the EPA's standards on emissions cannot be met with commercially available technology, said Rep. McKinley. Congress needs to stand up and prevent the EPA from this massive overreach which will put people out of work and lead to higher electric bills. This regulation will cost thousands of jobs. EPA administrator Gina McCarthy has already concluded that adoption of the rule will have a negligible impact on CO2 levels for the next decade. Imposing standards on coal plants that even the EPA admits can't be achieved is not fair and will unnecessarily hurt our economy, added McKinley. It will lead to thousands of lost jobs because manufacturers will continue to locate elsewhere where energy costs are more affordable and dependable. This resolution under the Congressional Review Act has 35 original co-sponsors, including many members of the Energy and Commerce Committee and the entire West Virginia Delegation. The Congressional Review Act is seldom used which underscores the outrage over this regulation and the threat it poses to the future of coal. If the resolution of disapproval passes both houses of Congress and is signed by the President, the rule would be overturned. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=340 | McKinley Returns to Washington to Do the People's Work' by Keeping Government Running, Protecting Americans from Obamacare | 2013-09-25 | 2013 | 2013-09 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | McKinley canceled a number of important meetings, town hall events and roundtables in the district to come back to Washington and work to resolve these issues. share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) returned to Washington at the request of Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) to be available for crucial votes to keep the government running while fighting the President's unworkable health care law. Rep. McKinley canceled a number of important meetings, town hall events and roundtables in the district to come back to Washington and work to resolve these issues. The House will likely be voting Saturday and Sunday as well. The ball is in the Senate's court, said Rep. McKinley. The House passed legislation to keep the government running through December 15th and defund Obamacare. It's time for Harry Reid and the Senate to step up to the plate and make tough decisions. The American people have overwhelmingly told us Obamacare is costing jobs and increasing health care costs for families. The House is standing up for Americans while working to defund, delay or dismantle the President's failed health care law, added McKinley. We are ready to respond to what Harry Reid and the Democratic leadership send back. In the meantime, we will pass a debt limit increase tied to reforms that will help our economy, including a one-year delay of Obamacare. The House passed legislation on Friday, September 20th to keep the government running and defund Obamacare and is waiting now on the Senate to act. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=787 | Rep. McKinley Votes to Avoid Government Shutdown, Defund Obamacare | 2013-09-20 | 2013 | 2013-09 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Responds to the Concerns of Americans over Obamacare and Out-of-Control Spending share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) joined with the majority of his House colleagues to pass a bill to keep the government funded through December 15th, prevent a government shutdown, and defund Obamacare. We don't want to see a government shutdown, said Rep. McKinley. We just want to get spending under control by defunding or delaying Obamacare. Every day, more American companies are going to part-time workers and putting expansion plans on hold because of the devastating effect of the President's health care plan while keeping our economy in a slump. Employees are losing hours as a result. Obamacare is not what it was billed back in 2009 by the President and Democratic leadership. The bill passed today would fund the U.S. Government at current levels through December 15, 2013. It also includes a provision which requires the Treasury to make good on public debt payments should America reach the debt ceiling. The package will also include a number of other reforms to improve the economy. Next week, the House will consider legislation to increase the debt ceiling for one year, while also delaying Obamacare for one year. The vote we took today sends a strong message to the Senate: we're serious about reducing spending and defunding or delaying the President's health care plan, added McKinley. After hearing the majority of American people speak out against Obamacare, we're taking a proactive step to stop a health care law that is hurting American families and businesses. The House has acted and the ball is now in the Senate's court, said Rep. McKinley. It's their turn to go on record and show where they stand on the train wreck known as Obamacare. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=831 | Rep. McKinley: Revised EPA Regulations Aimed at Killing American Coal | 2013-09-20 | 2013 | 2013-09 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | President Obama Trying to Block Construction of New Coal-Fired Power Plants share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley reacted to revised regulations on new power plants just released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which will effectively stop any new coal-fired plants from being built. The Obama Administration and EPA have imposed revised regulations on new coal-fired power plants that, simply put, cannot be achieved, said Rep. McKinley. The technology required by this rule is not commercially viable. Even the EPA has admitted this. Despite that, the EPA is moving forward with a regulation that will eventually remove the largest source of America's electricity, added McKinley. This will lead to higher electricity costs for millions and thousands of lost jobs. At the same time his EPA is imposing these new standards, President Obama has slashed research money for clean coal technology in his budget, said Rep. McKinley. This continues to be another manifestation of this administration's war on coal, said Rep. McKinley. Regulations based on ideology and imposing standards on coal plants that they admit can't be achieved is not fair, added McKinley. As a result of these extensive regulations, manufacturers will continue to locate elsewhere where energy costs are more affordable and dependable; and Americans can expect to pay more for their electric bills. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=208 | McKinley Announces Funding for Regional Economic Development | 2013-09-19 | 2013 | 2013-09 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Bel-O-Mar Regional Council represents Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel Counties. share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) announced the Bel-O-Mar Regional Council has been awarded an Economic Development Administration (EDA) investment of $60,000. Growing jobs in the Ohio Valley is a top priority, said Rep. McKinley. This award will help establish an economic development planning strategy that supports small businesses and job creation in Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel Counties. The EDA planning investment supports the development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy in the region served by Bel-O-Mar. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=689 | Rep. McKinley Endorses an Alternative to President Obama's Health Care Law | 2013-09-19 | 2013 | 2013-09 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | American Health Care Reform Act will Replace Obamacare with a Patient-Centered Healthcare System share: f t Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) signed on as an original co-sponsor of the American Health Care Reform Act (H.R. 3121), an alternative to Obamacare that focuses on fixing the health care system without putting government between patients and doctors. Over the past several months, hundreds of constituents have told me about their fear of Obamacare and the impact it would have in their lives, said Rep. McKinley. This legislation is a big step forward in fixing the problems of our broken health care system. Obamacare is a train-wreck that is increasing health care costs and interfering with the doctor patient relationship. House Republicans are now offering this comprehensive alternative to make health care more affordable and accessible, added McKinley. Patient-centered reforms rooted in free markets are the best way to lower costs and solve problems in our health care system. The American Health Care Reform Act will: Fully repeal President Obama's health care law, eliminating billions in taxes and thousands of pages of unworkable regulations and mandates that are driving up health care costs. Safeguard individuals with pre-existing conditions from being discriminated against purchasing health insurance. Expand access to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), increasing the amount of pre-tax dollars individuals can deposit into portable savings accounts to be used for health care expenses. Enable small businesses to pool together and get the same buying power as large companies. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=766 | Rep. McKinley to Conduct Town Hall Meeting at New Cumberland City Hall | 2013-09-19 | 2013 | 2013-09 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Hancock County meeting to take place Tuesday, September 24, 2013. share: f t Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) will be conducting another town hall meeting in the 1st Congressional District in Hancock County, West Virginia. What: Public Town Hall meeting. When: Tuesday, September 24th, 2013. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Town hall meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. Where: New Cumberland City Hall, 104 North Court Street, New Cumberland, WV 26047 Who: Rep. David B. McKinley (R-W.Va.). Why: Rep. McKinley will give a brief Congressional update and then take questions from those attending. The event is open to the public and all media. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=760 | Rep. McKinley Stands Up to Obama Administration to Defend West Virginia Jobs | 2013-09-18 | 2013 | 2013-09 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Hearing Focuses on the Obama Administration's Devastating Climate Change Policies share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) questioned Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy on President Obama's job-killing climate change regulations during a hearing by the Subcommittee on Energy and Power in Washington, D.C. We hear testimony from the Obama Administration time and time again that all climate change is man-made and the U.S. needs to reduce its CO2 emissions at all costs, said McKinley. But what they fail to tell the American people that 96 percent of global CO2 emissions around the world occur naturally. Only 0.2 percent of the emissions comes from U.S. coal yet coal always gets the blame. The Obama Administration, by virtue of its stream of job-killing regulations, is putting our nation at risk, casting hundreds of thousands out of work, changing an entire economic model, and stopping coal production, all because they cling to the notion that cutting two-tenths of a percent will save the environment, said Rep. McKinley. The Administration should not continue to push a job-killing climate change agenda based on political ideology, added McKinley. For a miniscule benefit, the Obama Administration is threatening thousands of jobs and imposing higher electricity costs on millions. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222205436/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1815 | Cumberland Times-News: McKinley visits food pantry, hears of struggles making ends meet | 2013-09-18 | 2013 | 2013-09 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | U.S. Rep. David McKinley visited the Faith in Action Food Pantry on Monday to discuss the gap in qualifications for food stamps. Every day in America 11,000 people go on food stamps and one in seven people is on food stamps, according to McKinley. The food pantry uses the U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines and a lot of people fall into the category where they make too much to qualify for food stamps but still have trouble making ends meet, according to?Robin?Ravenscroft, who is in charge of public relations for the food pantry. “There is a big gap,” said Ravenscroft. A client of the food pantry noted that she doesn’t qualify for food stamps despite the fact that she has a minimum wage job. “I have a hard time making it month to month. If I can come here I can get fresh fruit and vegetables,” she said. “I get things I’m not able to buy at the grocery store because the prices are so high.” McKinley said there are people in?Washington,?D.C., working to correct the food stamp issue. To read entire article, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222203544/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1801 | CBS News: 12 dead at D.C. Navy Yard, 1 other possible suspect at large | 2013-09-16 | 2013 | 2013-09 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | At least one gunman opened fire inside a building at the Washington Navy Yard on Monday morning, and officials said 12 people were killed and at least three more were wounded, including a law enforcement officer. Police were looking for at least one other potential gunman wearing a military-style uniform. D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier said police are looking for a black male wearing an olive-colored military uniform who was possibly carrying a long gun. Police Lanier said she didn’t think the suspect was a part of the military. A white man in a tan military uniform who was previously said to be a possible suspect has been identified is not a suspect or a person of interest, police say. One gunman has died, though Lanier didn’t say how. To read entire story, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=789 | Rep. McKinley Votes to Fight ObamaCare Fraud | 2013-09-12 | 2013 | 2013-09 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | H.R. 2775 Would Block Obama Administration from Providing Subsidies in ObamaCare without Verifying Income share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) joined with other House colleagues in passing the No Subsidies without Verification Act which McKinley co-sponsored. This is yet another necessary fix to the train wreck we call Obamacare, said Rep. McKinley. What this legislation will do is require verification of income for individuals applying for subsidies. When enacted, this will verify that only people within the income limits are eligible for those subsidies unlike an honor system' which could cause billions in fraudulent payments. H.R. 2775 protects honest taxpayers and prevents fraudulent Obamacare subsidy claims by requiring accurate verification systems to be in place before subsidies are awarded. In July, the Department of Health and Human Services announced it would delay verification of qualifications for insurance subsidies provided by the Affordable Care Act, creating a system of self certification. This allowed individuals to apply for and receive subsidies without verification, leading to fraudulent claims. Taxpayers should not be on the hook for subsidizing health care for the wealthy, added McKinley. It is just common sense to verify that only deserving individuals would get help. We hope the Senate follows suit. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=710 | Rep. McKinley Issues Statement on 12th Anniversary of 9/11 | 2013-09-11 | 2013 | 2013-09 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Rep. McKinley Issues Statement on 12th Anniversary of 9/11 f t # e Washington, DC, September 11, 2013 We must never forget the feeling of loss and sadness for the horrific scenes we saw, or the pride and patriotism that brought us together in that time of national mourning, said Rep. McKinley. share: f t Rep. McKinley Issues Statement on 12th Anniversary of 9/11 Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement on the twelfth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on America:"Today we remember the day twelve years ago, when nearly 3,000 innocent Americans lost their life in an act of unspeakable evil," said Rep. McKinley. "We think of the loved ones the victims left behind, the first responders who answered the call and troops who have kept us safe since that day." "We must never forget the feeling of loss and sadness for the horrific scenes we saw, or the pride and patriotism that brought us together in that time of national mourning," added McKinley. "Though we are now more than a decade removed from that day, we must never forget that the cost of freedom is high and there are still many in the world who would do us harm. As a nation today is a day of remembrance. Every day should be a day of vigilance.""We need to take a moment to remember what impact that day had on each of us," said McKinley. "We should also take time to pause and honor the fallen heroes in New York, Washington and Shanksville, PA and remember those family members who lost their loved ones." f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=764 | Rep. McKinley to Conduct Forum on Generating Economic Growth in West Virginia | 2013-09-11 | 2013 | 2013-09 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Forum will feature Rep. McKinley and leaders from the private sector, government and economic research. share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) announced he will be conducting a roundtable on how to develop an approach to economic growth strategies and policies to benefit the Mountain State moving forward for the next decade. What: Forum on Generating Economic Growth in W.Va. When: Monday, September 23rd, 2013. Time: 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Where: Burbick Hall, 4th Floor Board Room, Alderson Broaddus University, Phillipi, W.Va. Who: Rep. David B. McKinley (R-W.Va.) and leaders from the private sector, government and economic research. Why: Rep. McKinley will begin a discussion on how to generate economic growth for the next decade in West Virginia. The event is open to the public and all media. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=767 | Rep. McKinley to Conduct Town Hall Meeting at Wiley Ford Volunteer Fire Department | 2013-09-09 | 2013 | 2013-09 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Congressman McKinley will give brief Congressional update and then take questions from audience. share: f t Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) announced he will be conducting another town hall meeting in the 1st Congressional District in West Virginia. What: Public Town Hall meeting. When: Monday, September 16th, 2013. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Town hall meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Where: Wiley Ford Volunteer Fire Department, Spring Street, Wiley Ford, W.Va. Who: Rep. David B. McKinley (R-W.Va.). Why: Rep. McKinley will give a brief Congressional update and then take questions from those attending. The event is open to the public and all media. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222205451/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1744 | Weirton Daily Times: McKinley to hold town hall meeting | 2013-08-27 | 2013 | 2013-08 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | U.S. Rep. David B. McKinley, R-Wheeling, will conduct a town hall meeting in Bethany on Sept. 3. The event will take place at Bethany Memorial Church, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the town hall beginning at 6:30 p.m. To read more about the town hall meeting, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222202551/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1726 | Wheeling Intelligencer: Marshall to be richest County | 2013-08-16 | 2013 | 2013-08 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | With one of the most productive coal mines in the state and an ongoing oil and natural gas boom, state Senate President Jeff Kessler said Marshall County is poised to become the richest county in West Virginia within the next decade. His remarks came Thursday as part of a West Virginia coal forum at West Liberty University's Highlands Center. The session's theme was "The Importance of Coal Exports." Kessler pointed out that Marshall County - home to Consol Energy's large McElroy and Shoemaker mines - recently became the top coal-producing county in the Mountain State. High levels of production mean good-paying jobs with benefits for residents, he noted. Kessler, D-Marshall, said 30,000 West Virginians actually work within the industry, while another 63,000 are employed in related fields. To read entire article, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222205517/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1713 | Metro News: Medicare scams impacting WV seniors | 2013-08-13 | 2013 | 2013-08 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | A growing number of senior citizens and those with disabilities are becoming the targets of scams in West Virginia. The West Virginia Attorney General’s Office has reported getting numerous complaints regarding some new scams dealing with getting new AARP cards or receiving medical alert systems. “Within the last couple months we’ve received over 90 written complaints and probably about a hundred phone calls sent to our Consumer Protection Division,” said WV Attorney General Patrick Morrisey during a press conference Monday at the state capitol. The Attorney General’s Office has also received many messages on Facebook and other social media about these scams. To read entire article, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222203613/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1525 | The State Journal: Active-shooter drills advised for WV schools | 2013-06-12 | 2013 | 2013-06 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | Every West Virginia school should practice responding to a gunman's attack at least annually as part of a plan to guard against violence, the top prosecutor for the state's southern federal court district said Tuesday. Besides active-shooter drills, U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin outlined other steps such as shatter-resistant windows, classroom doors that lock quickly and anti-bullying programs during the two-day KidStrong Conference arranged by the state Department of Education. The recommendations come from a new report drawn from a summit on school safety held in February. The subject has gotten a closer look following the December massacre of 20 first-graders and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. "We owe it to our children and our educators to do everything in our power to keep our schools safe. Anything less is unacceptable," Goodwin said in a statement following his presentation. To read the entire article, please click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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