Edward Whitfield

Wayne Edward Whitfield has been a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives since 1995, representing the 1st District of Kentucky.

Iraq War
Whitfield voted for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.

Environmental record
For more information on environmental legislation, see the Energy and Environment Policy Portal

Bio
Whitfield was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, on May 25, 1943, and was educated at the University of Kentucky, Wesley Theological Seminary and American University. He served in the Army Reserve, and was a lawyer, business executive, business owner and member of the Kentucky House of Representatives before entering the House in 1995.

2006 elections
In 2006, the Democrats nominated Tom Barlow to face Whitfield in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) Whitfield retained his seat.

Money in politics
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Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)

 * House Committee on Energy and Commerce
 * Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection
 * Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality
 * Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations - Ranking Member

Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)

 * House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Caucuses and Coalitions

 * Army Caucus
 * Congressional Horse Caucus
 * Congressinal Travel and Tourism Caucus
 * Co-Chair, House Nursing Caucus
 * National Guard & Reserve Components Congressional Members Organization
 * Nuclear Cleanup Caucus
 * Pro-Life Caucus
 * Steel Caucus
 * Transit Valley Authority Caucus

Boards and Other Affiliations

 * Chamber of Commerce
 * Florida Bar Association
 * Kentucky Bar Association
 * Former Member, Kiwanis
 * Former Member, Lutheran Social Services Board
 * Methodist Church
 * Former Board of Directors, Salvation Army

Articles and Resources

 * Official website
 * Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database