Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) began the month of August with stops across the First District this week. The House typically recesses in August to allow Congressmen to spend time in their district and stay connected with their constituents.

Beginning last week, Rep. McKinley has traveled over 1,000 miles with events in Preston, Ritchie, Gilmer, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Mineral, Monongalia, Ohio, and Wood Counties. During these visits, Rep. McKinley has met with local leaders, held roundtables and factory tours with local businesses, and discussed important issues such as drug abuse and care for our veterans.

Rep. McKinley finished the week at the 100^th Annual Meeting of the West Virginia Coal Association and addressed the gathering Friday morning. At a time when the Obama Administration is attacking our coal industry with more destructive regulations, it is important our miners stay united and have the support of their elected leaders.

Local papers covered the Congressman’s visit:

·         Logan Banner: West Virginia Coal Forum in Bluefield

·         WV Public Broadcasting: West Virginia Municipal League Meets in Wheeling

·         Mineral Daily: Congressman McKinley meets with county residents

·         WTOV: EPA Effecting Local Business

·         Wheeling Intelligencer: McKinley Visits Warwood Tool Co.

·         Mineral Daily: McKinley denounces 'overreach' of Clean Power Plan