Ed Whitfield
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| Ed Whitfield | |
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| Assumed office January 3, 1995 |
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| Preceded by | Tom Barlow |
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| Born | May 25, 1943 Hopkinsville, Kentucky |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Constance Whitfield |
| Religion | Methodist |
Wayne Edward "Ed" Whitfield (born May 25, 1943) has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1995, representing Kentucky's 1st congressional district, which covers much of the western part of the state, including Fort Campbell.
He was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky and was educated at the University of Kentucky (where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta social fraternity). He also attended the Wesley Theological Seminary. He served in the United States Army Reserve, and was a lawyer, business executive, and small business owner. Whitfield was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1974 to 1979 before entering the House. He also served as a vice president for the CSX Corporation and was the chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
[edit] Committee Assignments
- Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection (CTCP) Subcommittee (Ranking Member)
- Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality
- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
[edit] Positions
On his official website, Whitfield represents himself as dedicated to energy efficiency, having consistently voted pro-life and "supports allowing students to engage in voluntary school prayer."
As chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Whitfield held hearings on child pornography, among other issues.
[edit] External links
- U.S. Congressman Ed Whitfield official House site
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
- Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission
- Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Issue positions and quotes at On The Issues
- Profile at SourceWatch Congresspedia
| Preceded by Thomas Barlow |
U.S. Congressman, Kentucky 1st District 1995–present |
Succeeded by incumbent |
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