Editorials

October 15, 2010: Reforming Our Tax System
Most people believe that the United States needs to reform its tax code. The current …More

September 14, 2010: Taking A Second Look At Healthcare Reform
This week marks the six month anniversary of passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable …More

August 16, 2010: Securing Our Borders and Combating Illegal Immigration
As I travel throughout the First Congressional District this month and meet with constituents, there …More

July 19, 2010: Combating Prescription Drug Abuse
Dear Editor,The statistics are startling. With more than 6 million Americans misusing prescription medication on …More

April 7, 2010: Taking a Look at Uncle Sam's Checkbook
The month of April marks the end of tax season, a time when families across …More

February 25, 2010: EPA Endangerment Finding: A Threat to Our Economy and the Future of KY Coal
If there is one thing the Obama Administration has made abundantly clear this past year …More

January 5, 2010: Whitfield Visits Troops in Afghanistan Over Holiday Season
Over the holidays, I had the opportunity to travel to Afghanistan to survey the situation …More

December 8, 2009: Climate Change in Copenhagen: Protecting American Jobs and Resources
Dear Editor,This week, leaders from across the globe are meeting in Copenhagen for the United …More

November 4, 2009: Bringing Transparency to the Healthcare Debate
No matter how you feel about healthcare reform, there is one thing we should all …More

September 16, 2009: Time to Restore Fiscal Responsibility to Government
Last week, President Barack Obama addressed the nation regarding the need for healthcare reform. He …More

June 8, 2009: Explore the First Congressional District this Summer
This month marks the beginning of summer, a time many Kentuckians look forward to spending …More

May 22, 2009: The Debate Over Climate Change Legislation
This week, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, on which I serve, debated the …More

April 22, 2009: Shutting Down the Pill Pipeline: The Fight Against Prescription Drug Abuse
Prescription drug abuse continues to be a problem that plagues millions of Americans and their …More

March 6, 2009: A Thank You to Ice Storm Volunteers
In late January, Kentucky suffered what many consider to be the worst natural disaster in …More

October 5, 2008: Letter to the Editor
Every American should have access to affordable healthcare. In 1997, I supported the State Children's …More

October 5, 2008: Letter to the Editor
Every American should have access to affordable healthcare. In 1997, I supported the State Children's …More

September 17, 2008: Whitfield Votes Against No Energy, No Drill Bill
As Kentuckians continue to face skyrocketing prices at the pump, they do not want a …More

June 25, 2008: Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,Currently, there are an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants in the United States. With …More

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