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DAVID MCKINLEY (WV-01)

Top Headlines McKinley Pays Fine to FEC [West Virginia Gazette,7/28/2011] Dominion Post - McKinley: Bill not tied to donations [Dominion Post,11/28/11] AP: Mine safety bills pending after disaster report [Daily Mail, 12/8/11]

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Budget Issues

Unsure On Vote of Raising Debt Ceiling

According to WDTV, McKinley said Tuesday that he isn't sure if he is going to vote yes or no to raisingthe federal debt ceiling. The federal debt ceiling has been raised almost 100 times since it was firstcreated. The last increase came in February 2010. [WDTV, 4/19/11]

Refused to Raise Debt Limit Without Significant Spending Cuts

In May 2011, McKinley wrote an opinion piece in Charleston Daily Mail in which he wrote againstsending a clean debt-ceiling bill to the Presidents Desk, meaning a bill that would raise the debt ceilingwithout asking for any spending cuts in return.

McKinley stated that Whether it is a balanced budget amendment, enforceable discretionary spendingcaps in the future or serious spending reductions now or some combination thereof we mustdemand reform. [Charleston Daily Mail, 05/13/2011]

McKinley A No Vote on Debt Ceiling

In May 2011, David McKinley voted against raising the debt ceiling saying that The president is askingCongress to vote for the status quo. Another debt ceiling increase with no spending cuts or reforms inexchange is the height of irresponsibility. No one wants to see this country default on its obligations, but Irefuse to give this fiscally reckless president my vote to raise the debt ceiling unless he agrees to pair itwith major structural restraints on Congress' ability to spend money. [...] We must enact major long-termspending reductions that put us on a path toward a balanced budget. Whether it is a balanced budgetamendment, enforceable discretionary spending caps in the future or serious spending reductions now
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or some combination thereof we must demand reform. Fundamental reforms that right our fiscal shipare absolutely necessary to earn my vote on the debt limit. [David McKinley Press Release,05/31/2011]

Voted Against Paul Ryan Budget Plan

In May 2011, the Hill reported that McKinley was one of only four Republicans [who] voted against thePaul Ryan budget plan. According to McKinley, My vote was appropriate for my district. Thats whyIve not criticized anyone else for their vote on that.

He also concluded that, because his district is what he describes as an aged district, Ill be able todefend mine [vote] because of what it did for me. I hope others will be able to equally do the same,because I think its important that we start this dialogue. This was just a wrong it was a wrong bill. [TheHill, 05/29/2011]

McKinley Explained Vote Against Ryan Budget

In June 2011, in a town hall, McKinley explained why he was one of only four House Republicans to voteagainst the Ryan budget plan.

McKinley said that We're an old population and the first district is the oldest out of the three. I just hadsome problems of the idea of using the seniors as a way of balancing budget.

He also expressed that the US needs to focus on jobs, saying that "It's all about jobs, it's about peoplebeing able to make the payments. [WBOY 12 News, 06/29/2011]

McKinley Explained Vote Against Ryan Budget

In April 2011, McKinley explained his voted against the Ryan Plan.

According to the Daily Mail, Simply saying I encourage the dialogue doesn't mean I'll stay in lockstepwith the leadership, but it (the no vote) was primarily over the Medicare issue. [] But McKinley saidRyan's plan made him uncomfortable because people that would be enrolling in Medicare just over adecade from now might not realize the costs they would face as they retire. [Charleston Daily Mail,4/18/11]

Voted in favor of final Budget Control Act of 2011

In August 2011, McKinley expressed his support for the final debt ceiling compromise.

McKinley explained that The framework outlined by the White House and congressional leaders is

certainly not perfect, but this is the right vote for West Virginia and our country, said McKinley. Thislegislation guarantees at least $2.1 trillion in deficit reduction over the next decade, cuts spending morethan it hikes the debt limit, shuts down President Obamas attempt to raise taxes, enforces statutoryspending caps for ten years, advances the cause of the Balanced Budget Amendment, and protects SocialSecurity and Medicare benefits for our seniors. Perhaps most importantly for the American economy, itavoids a job-killing default and most likely a devastating downgrade of our credit rating, as well [] Cut,Cap and Balance was the best of the many plans presented over the past few months, and while thisagreement falls short of that legislation, it is grounded in its principles. This bill cuts and caps spending

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and at least provides us with a much better chance of balancing the budget without tax hikes. Severalmonths ago I voted against my own partys budget because it was not right for the seniors in my districtwho depend on Medicare. Indeed, our office has heard from thousands of senior citizens in northern WestVirginia who were concerned that their benefits would be held hostage to the partisan bickering over thedebt ceiling. I am pleased that this plan eliminates that fear by protecting Social Security and Medicare

benefits. While ensuring the solvency of our entitlements will continue to be a topic of discussion in themonths ahead, it must be done in a way that protects our seniors. [McKinley Press Release,8/1/11]

McKinley Supportive of Defense Cuts

At a town hall August 2011, Rep. McKinley discussed defense cuts.

He said, Yes, it certainly could. Im a big advocate of defense spending to take care of our country. Itsone of the few things in this document (Constitution) that I carry with me, thats all beat up, is nationaldefense. Its one of the few things thats called out in here. So lets make sure we dont do things thathurts it. Youll be watching the newspaper as well as I. We put that committee together of twelve peopleto try and reduce spending. Theres six Democrats and six Republicans. If they cant come up with an

agreement, if they dont come to an agreement, then there is plan B. Theyve got to cut at least $1.2trillion. And I got to tell you that, now that S&P has weighed into the game I think theyve got cut morethan $1.2 trillion. Right now thats the minimum they have to cut, $1.2 trillion. If that group to come up$1.2 trillion in spending reduction acceptable to the House and Senate, there is plan B. Plan B is that 50percent comes out of defense and 50 percent comes out of discretionary spending. That means thatdefense would get another $600 billion reduction. They did that way because they wanted it to be themost ugly alternative that we couldnt accept. I hope theyre right. I dont to subject our nation to thatkind of cuts in a short period of time. I will not stand here and tell you there isnt some waste in spendingin the Defense Department. Yes, there probably is. But theres not that level. Im not going to tinker thatmuch with defense. I want to make sure were safe. I want to make sure we dont have any more of theterrorism come into this country. If we have to spend extra dollars, I want to make sure were safe. Its a

very sensitive thing. Well be careful with it. Thats the challenge if they cut $600 billion out of defense.Remember Defense is some where in the $700 billion range. So were cutting $600 billion over 10 years.Thats almost 10 percent every yearThats serious money. [McKinley Town Hall, 48:33, 8/15/2011]

McKinley on the Debt Ceiling Vote and Downgrade

At an August 2011 town hall, Rep. McKinley explained his debt ceiling vote and discussed the S&Pcredit downgrade.

He said, We were briefed extensively on that and we were told dont push our luck with a default.Weve never done that with this country. We had meetings with S&P, Moodys, Fitchs and others. They

said if you cut $4 trillion out of the budget, and we did that, that they would put us on a watch, meaningthey could still do it in the future but they were not going to downgrade our bond rate. I didnt want totake a chance because the president had already come out and made his remark that if we did not raise thedebt ceiling, and you remember the quote, you remember the thing in the paper, it said senior citizens youmay not get your Social Security check. I dont like that kind of gamesmanship. Whether he was seriousabout that or not, I don think that kind of tactic of scaring people should be in our public any longer...Itwas not an easy vote by any stretch but we got a commitment out of it and one of the most important wasthat there is going to be a vote for a balanced budgetI want to give the opportunity to the American

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public to vote on that. So I voted, I voted to do it. Remember, it did not increase spending. It paid for billsthat previous congresses had already authorized I wanted a lot more than $4 trillion dollars but wewerent able to do it. Given the facts that we had about the issue of default, I dont want to play chicken,not with the American public, not with bond markets, not with the stock market, not with your pensionfunds, retirement 401ks. Weve got bring some stability so I voted for it. [McKinley Town Hall, 54:30,

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McKinley Supported Means Testing

At an August 2011 town hall, Rep. McKinley said he supported means testing for Social Security.

He said, another thing that I think should be discussed is called the means testing. I want to explore that alittle bit to find out [] weve found that the government is discouraging us from doing that. But I thinktheres some people because of their wealth, like Bill Gates, maybe because he would test out, Bill Gateswould not get Social Security [] I did hear that Social Security did not get, recipients did not get (araise) two years running. During the campaign I told you I thought that was wrong. One of the things I

introduced is a bill that changes the formula so that they would qualify for that because I dont think thatwas right. I don think they should be under the same cost of living index that a 30 year old is. I thinkseniors have other issues. Im a senior for God sake. We face other matters. I want to see a differentformula. Ive introduced legislation that would change the formula to make sure that seniors do get a costof living increase in the future because theyre facing expenses that not otherwise wed have. I just gaveyou two ideas about we may be looking at Social Security. [McKinley Town Hall, 1:05:24,8/15/2011]

McKinley Said He Was Against Pell Grant Cuts

At an August 2011 town hall, Rep. McKinley discussed cuts in education.

He said, I want to make sure that nothing gets cut in their funding, Pell Grants and [inaudible]. I want totry to do the best we can. Im working with a big budget right now and were trying to find ways tobalancing it. I dont know whats going to be cut but I want to make sure our kids get an education.[McKinley Town Hall, 1:10:06,8/15/2011]

McKinley: Responded to President Obamas Joint Address to Congress on Jobs

On September 2011, the Office of Rep. David McKinley issued the following response to the Presidentsjoint address to Congress on jobs:

Nearly three years after his inauguration, it is clear that President Obama and his big governmentideology have failed and I am skeptical that his speech tonight represents a dramatic shift in his

approach. I am willing to look at some of the presidents proposals...But the failed stimulus plan madeAmericans wary of more government spending. It is concerning that so much of the presidents planseems to rely on a temporary extension of the payroll tax cut... We are willing to work with the president,but he must be willing to do the same. [McKinley Press Release 09/08/11].

Business and Consumer Issues

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McKinley: Only Focused on What He Can Affect

In April 2011, Rep. McKinley discussed job creation and wasteful spending.

The Charleston Daily News reported, McKinley said he was focused on things which I can actually

affect, such as creating local jobs and reducing wasteful spending. [Charleston Daily Mail,4/5/11]

McKinley: Received 50% from Heritage Action for America

Based on 30 key votes from January-August 2011, McKinley received a 50% score from the HeritageAction for America. [Heritage Action for America, accessed 9/6/11]

Against Payroll Tax Moratorium

In July 2011, McKinley released a statement in which he said that the presidents plan to extend thepayroll tax moratorium will jeopardize the Social Security Trust Fund.

McKinley said that Not only will this extension fail to create jobs, but even Democratic representativesare urging their colleagues and the president to stop this temporary extension of the payroll-taxmoratorium, citing its potentially devastating effects on Social Security benefits for our seniorsWhile Iam never opposed to permanent tax cuts as part a of long-term plan to grow the economy, this idea fromthe president will only dig us in a deeper hole by hurting seniors while doing nothing for strugglingmiddle-class families. [McKinley Press Release, 7/7/2011]

Visited Morgantown Businesses

In August 2011, McKinley went to Mona Supply in Morgantown, a beer distributor, on Monday.[WBOY,8/8/2011]

Campaign Finance Issues

McKinley Brings in Most Total Contributions of All Freshman for 1st Quarter

According to the NY Times, David B. McKinley of West Virginia brought in the most in totalcontributions of all the freshman Republicans: $539,000. [NY Times, 4/22/11]

Received $185,000 from mining and end electric PACs

In July 2011, the Environmental Integrity Project reported that McKinley reported over $185,000 inpolitical donations from mining and electric power interests, including both PAC and individual totals.[West Virginia Gazette, 7/12/2011]

McKinley Hit With $5363 FEC Fine

In April 2011, the FEC determined that McKinley For Congress violated federal law for not revealing a$50,000 contribution from himself merely days before the election. In his July 2011 Quarterly FEC

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report, McKinley Paid $5363 to the Federal Election Commission on April 25, 2011 for ComplianceFees. [Federal Election Commission Administrative Fine Case 2471, 4/5/11; McKinley for Congress2011 July Quarterly Report, filed 7/13/11]

Over 80 donors With Contributions Over $200 Have Employer Information Missing.

In McKinley for Congress April Quarterly FEC report, there are over 80 donors with contributions over$200 that are missing employer and occupation information. In his July Quarterly Report, McKinley had8 donors with contributions ranging from $500-$2500 with information missing. In his April and JulyQuarterly Reports, these donors with information missing were from states included North Carolina,Mississippi, Florida, Ohio, Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. [FEC April QuarterlyReport, 4/15/11; McKinley for Congress 2011 July Quarterly Report, filed 7/13/11]

FEC Once Again Told McKinley Donor Information Not Considered Acceptable.

In a June 2011 letter citing McKinley for Congress April Quarterly Report, the FEC wrote thatYour report discloses contributions from individuals for which the identification is not complete.The following employer and occupation entry appears on your report and is not consideredacceptable: Information Requested/Information Requested. [FEC Letter to McKinley forCongress, 6/9/11]

FEC Previously Warned McKinley That Donor Information Not Considered Acceptable.

In a April 2010 letter citing McKinley for Congress April Quarterly Report, the FEC wrote thatYour report discloses contributions from individuals for which the identification is not complete.The attached employer and occupation entries appear on your report and are not consideredacceptable. [FEC Letter to McKinley for Congress,4/29/10]

Federal Campaign Finance Law Requires Participants to Report Occupation and Employer.

The Federal campaign finance law requires many participants in the election process to submitreports on their financial activity. These reports are then put on the public record. Generally, anindividual is not required to report. Political committees, however, must file detailed reports onthe money they raise and spend. You, as an individual contributor, will be asked to provideinformation to the recipient committee for its reports [] If you contribute more than $200 to acommittee, the committee is required to use its best efforts to collect and publicly disclose on afinancial report your name, address, occupation and employer, as well as the date and amount ofyour contribution. [FEC Citizens Guide, updated 2/11]

McKinley Filed 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report

In July 2011, McKinley for Congress filed its July 2011 Quarterly FEC Report. McKinleyraised$161,560.00 in the 2nd quarter of 2011 and has $736,814.64 cash on hand. McKinley received$138,895.05 from PACs.

Contributions of Note:

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Received $1,500 from Haliburton PAC. In June 2011, McKinley received $1,500 fromHaliburton PAC. [McKinley for Congress 2011 July Quarterly Report, filed 7/15/11]

Received $1,000 from Marathon Oil Corporation PAC. In June 2011, McKinley received$1,000 from the Marathon Oil Corporation PAC. [McKinley for Congress Committee 2011 July

Quarterly Report, filed 7/15/11]

Received $6,500 from NRA Political Victory Fund. In June 2011, McKinley received $6,500from the NRA Political Victory Fund. [McKinley for Congress Committee 2011 July QuarterlyReport, filed 7/15/11]

Received $1,000 from Chevron Employees PAC. In June 2011, McKinley received $1,000 fromthe Chevron Employees PAC. [McKinley for Congress Committee 2011 July Quarterly Report,filed 7/15/11]

Expenditures of Note:

Spent $2,070.05 on Event Catering Expenses. From April-June 2011, McKinley received$2,070.05 worth of catering expenses from The Madison Center in Morgantown, West Virginia.[McKinley for Congress Committee 2011 July Quarterly Report, filed 7/15/11]

Other Items of Note:

McKinleyReceived $138,895.05 from PACs. In his July 2011 Quarterly FEC report, McKinleyreceived $138,895.05 in PAC donations. [McKinley for Congress Committee 2011 July QuarterlyReport, filed 7/15/11]

McKinley Had Eight Donors With Information Requested. In his July 2011 Quarterly FECreport, McKinley listed eight donors with Information Requested. [McKinley for CongressCommittee 2011 July Quarterly Report, filed 7/15/11]

Paid FEC Fine for Not Reporting Loan

In July 2011, the West Virginia Gazette reported that McKinley paid a $5,363 fine to the FederalElection Commission, after his campaign violated federal election law by failing to report a $50,000donation he made to his own campaign days before the November 2010 election.

The Gazette continued, McKinley's campaign also failed to report one individual contribution of $1,433during that same period. McKinley paid the $5,363 fine on April 25 for compliance fees, according to areport his campaign filed with the FEC on July 13. [West Virginia Gazette, 7/28/2011]

McKinley Continues to Fail to List Information About Donors

Additionally, In FEC reports filed in April and July 2011, McKinley's campaign failed to list informationabout the employers and occupations of more than 80 donors who contributed $200 or more, as requiredby federal election law. People who donate less than $200 do not have to provide their occupation oremployer to federal political committees. Donors who failed to provide information on McKinley's filings

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lived in states including Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Mississippi, Florida andWashington, D.C. [West Virginia Gazette,7/28/2011]

McKinley: Raised $20,000 at Breakfast

In September 2011, Rep. David raised nearly $20,000 for his re-election campaign.

The Daily Mail reported, The Republican first term congressman took advantage of the fact that nearly700 leaders from business, education and government are at The Greenbrier for the West VirginiaChamber of Commerce's Business Summit to host the breakfast in the resort's Spring Room. The eventwas closed to the press but in an interview after the event, McKinley estimated 30 supporters attended. Heestimated that between their donations and the checks mailed by people who were unable to attend, hiscampaign coffers swelled by about $20,000. A flier advertising the event suggested that a $500 minimumdonation would be appreciated. [Daily Mail 9/2/11]

McKinley Accepted Campaign Contributions from the Koch Brothers

In October 2011, it was reported that McKinley accepted $3,500 from the Koch brothers and theirbusinesses, which have been cited as profiting from conducting business with Iran. Democrats called onMcKinley to return the contributions, but the Congressman did not respond. [Gazette-Mail, 10/8/11]

McKinleys 3rd Quarter 2011 FEC Report

In October 2011, McKinley for Congress filed its October 2011 Quarterly FEC Report. McKinley raised$170010.00 in the 3rd quarter of 2011, has $848,048.99 cash on hand and spent $55275.65.McKinley received $89000.00 from PACs and still has $415000 worth of personal loans. [DavidMcKinley for Congress, 10/14/11]Contributions of Note:

Received $5,000 for Cantors Leadership PAC. In July, McKinley received $5,000 from EveryRepublican is Crucial (ERIC PAC).

Received $2,500 from Jeb Hensarlings Leadership PAC. In September 2011, McKinley

received $2500 from JEB Pac.

Received $1,000 from KOCH PAC. In August 2011, McKinley received $1,000 from KOCHPAC. This brings his cycle total to $3500.

Received $2,000 from Republican Main Street PAC. In August and September 2011, McKinley

received $2,000 from Republican Main Street PAC.

Expenditures of Note:

Spent $54,169.17 on Consultants. From July-September 2011, McKinley spent 54169.17 on

fundraising and campaign strategy consultants.

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Contributed $1000 to NRCC. In July 2011, McKinley contributed$1,000.

Contributed $2,500 to NRCC. In July 2011, McKinley contributed $2500 to the West VirginiaRepublican Party.

Spent $3,157 at Steak Houses. In July 2011, McKinley spent $3157 at Bobby Vans Steakhouseand Ruths Chris Steakhouse.Other Items of Note:

McKinley Still Has $415,000 in Personal Loans.

McKinley Has at Least 25 Donors with Information Missing

Campaign 2012

McKinley Favored in Re-Election Bid

In September 2011, Rep. McKinley was favored to hold his seat against Oliverio.

Roll Call reported, Former state Sen. Mike Oliverio (D), who lost to McKinley in 2010 by less than 1point, declared his candidacy Tuesday, setting up a Mountain State rematch. Oliverio will have to contendwith an unpopular president at the top of the Democratic ticket. Barack Obama is not well-liked in WestVirginia: He received only 42 percent of the 1st district vote in 2008 and is likely to garner even less thiscycle. Given that the district remains unchanged, it could be a race similar to 2010. But with McKinleysstrong fundraising (he had $737,000 in cash on hand at the end of June) and his incumbent [Roll Call,

9/8/11]

Congressional Office

McKinley Planning No More Than Six Years in the House

In January 2012, McKinley said that he is planning no more than three terms in the House.

McKinley, though, plans to limit himself to no more than two additional two-year terms in the House[] I will seek a second term - or maybe a third - and that's it. I am committed to no longer a period oftime. [The Intelligencer, 1/25/12]

Controversial CEO Called McKinley an Outstanding Congressman

In January 2012, Murray Energy CEO called McKinley an outstanding Congressman.

In an extensive interview with the Intelligencer, Murray said We did a pretty good job of cleaning housearound here ... the last (election). And these folks have stepped up pretty big, (Republican U.S. Rep.)David McKinley in particular is an outstanding congressman and representative of this area.

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The Intelligencer Editors noted that: Murray Energy Chief Executive Officer Robert Murray has beencalled the most controversial CEO in America. He doesn't hold back on his views of America's currentpolitical climate -- and the Ohio Valley's future- as he joins us for this month's Sunday Sit-Down. [TheIntelligencer, 1/1/12]

McKinley Traveled to Sweden and France on House-Sponsored Trip

From June 5 to June 9, McKinley traveled to Sweden and France on a trip sponsored by the House.Though transportation costs were undisclosed, McKinley spent $612 in per diem expenditures. [Clerk ofthe House Travel Disclosure,8/16/11]

McKinley and his Wife took $8,400 to Israel Courtesy of AIEF

From August 13 to August 21 2011, McKinley traveled with Mary McKinley to Israel on a trip totaling$8,293 sponsored by the American Israel Education Foundation. AIEF spent $6,144 on transportation,$1,289 on lodging, and $859 on meals. [Clerk of the House Travel Disclosure,9/8/11]

Crime & Public Safety Issues

McKinley Prioritized COPS Grants

On February 16, 2011, McKinley voted against an amendment to increase funding for the CommunityOriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program from $0 to $298,000.000, and to offset that increaseby deceasing funding for NASA. H.R.1 proposed elimination of the COPS Hiring Program, but thisamendment restored funding for the program at fiscal year 2010 levels. [H.R. 1,Vote #53, 2/16/11;

Congressional Record, p. H889, 2/15/11; HR 1, Introduced in the House, 2/11/11; PL 111-117,12/16/09;seealso:H.R. 1 Program Cuts, 2/11/11]

Conservatives Targeting COPS Hiring Grants for Elimination. Conservative House Republicans arepushing to eliminate COPS, meaning 2011 could be the last year for the popular program Congresscreated in 1994 to help put 100,000 new police officers on the streets []Nationwide, COPS has helpedpay for more than 120,000 officers at 13,600 state, local, and tribal police agencies over the past 17 years,the Justice Department said [] Congress gave the COPS program $495 million to use this year, $247million of which is meant to be distributed to state and local agencies to hire officers. In July, the HouseAppropriations Committee approved a fiscal 2012 funding bill with no money for the program. [CourierPost, 9/5/11]

Economic and Financial Issues

Opposed Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act

In December 2011, McKinley opposed the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011, H.Res3630.

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McKinley said he voted to protect the Social Security Trust Fund by opposing Obamas plan to take $180billion from the fund to pay for another stimulus plan. He added that the extension of the payroll taxreduction did not create jobs for the last year it had been in effect. [newsandsentinel.com,12/14/11]

Amendment to REINS Act Withdrawn

In December 2011, McKinleys amendment to the REINS act, a bill that would have required Congress toapprove all major regulations with an impact of $100 million or more, was withdrawn. McKinleysamendment would have required agencies to submit cost-benefit analyses of proposed rules. [The Hill,12/7/11]

Voted for Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011

In December 2011, McKinley voted for the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011, whichwould require federal agencies to assess the economic impact of their proposed rules.

McKinley said, Small businesses employ approximately half of the American workforce. Since January2009, the Obama Administration has been persistent in implementing unnecessary and oppressive rules onthe largest fraction of American job creators. For far too long, congressional oversight has been absentfrom the regulation process, and this bill ensures that a common-sense solution will be implemented toforce federal bureaucrats to be take responsibility for their actions." [Parkersburg News and Sentinel, 12/3/11]

Received C Grade From Americans for Prosperity

In January 2011, Americans for Prosperity scored the most important economic votes of the first sessionof the 112th Congress. Representative McKinley received a grade of C from Americans for Prosperity.[Americans for Prosperity 112th Congress Mid Term Scorecard,1/2012]

AFP Founded In 2003 By David H. Koch. The New York Times wrote about David H. Koch,noting that in 2003 he helped establish the nonprofit Americans for Prosperity Foundation, whichsupports free-market policies and promotes government spending limits. It split off from an earlierKoch-backed enterprise, now called FreedomWorks, which promotes similar goals. [New YorkTimes, 7/10/08]

Americans for Prosperity Funded, Run by Koch Industries Executives. Americans forProsperity was founded by David H. Koch, one of the wealthiest men in America and theexecutive vice president and board member of Koch Industries, which was founded by his father.Recently, Koch gave $5 million to Americans for Prosperity. In 2009, AFP President Tim Phillips

said Koch launched our organization. The executive Vice President of Koch Industries said,What we have done is support the Americans for Prosperity Foundation, which has been active invarious forms for nearly 30 years. [New York Times, 7/10/08; MSNBC, 3/31/10; Politico, 10/14/08,Washington Examiner, 7/18/10; Washington Independent,10/5/09]

Criticized the Stimulus for Being Ideologically Driven

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12/26

During a response to President Obamas State of the Union speech, McKinley criticized the stimuluspackage saying, Though it may have included some worthy programs, the stimulus was largely wastedon ideologically driven projects that didnt create jobs, but did explode the deficit.

He provided no specific examples of such projects. [McKinley YouTube, 1/25/11]

Blamed Obama For May Unemployment Numbers

In June 2011, McKinley claimed that the President has not done enough to address unemployment.

McKinley said that Unemployment rates have stayed at an alarmingly high level for over two years, andevery day that the president lets this problem go unaddressed, more and more West Virginians are losingtheir grip on the American Dream."

He went on to blame the President, saying that "President Obama continues to kick the can down the roadand push the same failed policies that have only exacerbated the issue." [News-Register, 06/05/2011]

Against Payroll Tax Moratorium

In July 2011, McKinley expressed his disagreement with the President and showed opposition to a PayrollTax Moratorium.

McKinley said that Not only will this extension fail to create jobs, but even Democratic representativesare urging their colleagues and the president to stop this temporary extension of the payroll-taxmoratorium, citing its potentially devastating effects on Social Security benefits for our seniors While Iam never opposed to permanent tax cuts as part a of long-term plan to grow the economy, this idea fromthe president will only dig us in a deeper hole by hurting seniors while doing nothing for strugglingmiddle-class families. [McKinley Press Release, 07/07/2011]

Co-Sponsored Prioritize Spending Act

In July 2011, McKinley blamed the President for the debt ceiling problems and co-sponsored thePrioritize Spending Act.

McKinley said that We should not allow him to hold the American economy hostage to fears of default,troops not getting paid and seniors having the benefits theyve earned suddenly cut off. Thats why thislegislation is necessary to ensure that those calamities do not occur if the president insists on sinkingany hope of compromise. [McKinley Press Release, 7/13/2011]

With the debt deadline looming, Webster filed the Prioritize Spending Act of 2011 [in June 2011]. Asit sounds, the bill would prioritize which debts the US should pay first, using tax revenue that theTreasury Department receives each month; a figure Webster estimated ranged from$110 billion to $290billion. At the top of the list: Treasurys obligation to pay the principal and interest on debt held by thepublic, salaries and benefits for military personnel, Social Security and Medicare. [Orlando Sentinel,blog, 7/7/11]

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Said Obama Trying to Pass Job-Killing Tax Hikes

In July 2011, McKinley explained that President Obama continues to ask for another debt ceilingincrease with job-killing tax hikes attached and not nearly enough spending cuts and reforms." [Daily Mail,7/26/2011]

Said Downgrade Was OK

In August 2011, in regards to the S & P Downgrade, McKinely explained that "In a way, it's OKMaybe it was a wake-up call that we needed. Because America needs to understand we've got to stop thespending. And if that means someone from outside Washington gets the message across, so be it."[WTOV9, 8/9/2011]

Worried about losing AAA rating

In August 2011, McKinley said Congress should be willing to do whatever it takes to elevate the nation'scredit rating back to AAA.

He also explained that members of Congress just don't know what effect the bond rating drop will haveon individuals and local governments. [News Register, 8/9/2011]

McKinley Not Sold on Free Trade

In September 2011, Rep. McKinley and other GOP members were not yet sold on free trade.

The Hill reported, House Republican leaders face a tough task of finding enough votes to pass the threelong-stalled free trade agreements. Organized labor and some Tea-Party lawmakers are poised to rallyagainst the pacts, which President Obama is expected to send to Congress this fall.[]Meanwhile, a fair

amount of House GOP lawmakers from the Midwest, Northeast and southern regions are not sold yet some of them from the historic class of 2010. (Rep. McKinley is one of them). [The Hill, 9/10/11]

McKinley Supported Some Parts of Obamas Jobs Proposal

In October 2011, McKinley said he liked and could support some parts of the proposed American JobsAct, but that he could not support the whole legislative package. Particularly, McKinley said he reallyapplaud[s] this idea of the infrastructure and school restoration. Those are wonderful things to get peopleworking. However, he disagreed with the proposal to establish payroll tax holidays because this woulddeprive money going into Social Security, which he fears will begin to run a deficit in 2037. [MetroNews,10/3/11]

McKinley was only Republican to Vote Against all Three Trade Deals

In October 2011, McKinley was the only Republican to vote against all three trade deals with Panama,Columbia, and South Korea. This marks a shift in Republican thinking about protectionism and freetrade, since throughout the 1980s and 1990s, a significant bloc of House Republicans voted against nearlyevery trade deal, worrying about the shipping of jobs overseas. [Roll Call, 10/17/11]

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14/26

McKinley Petitioned to Pursue Federal Funding for King Coal Highway

In October 2011, McKinley was petitioned by constituents outside of his district of West Virginia (allwere from south WV, in Democrat Nick Rahalls district) seeking federal funding to construct the KingCoal Highway in extreme southern portions of the state. Supporters claim, Funding spent on modern

infrastructure, including roads, water, sewer and broadband, is a wise investment in the future. [BluefieldDaily Telegraph, 10/19/11]

McKinley Claimed Deficit Reduction Plan Would Hurt Small Business

In September 2011, McKinley commented on the presidents $3.2 trillion deficit reduction plan thatincludes $1.5 trillion in tax increases. He said, As President Obama himself said, you dont raise taxesin a recession. This plan is a job-killer that would hurt small businesses, drive up energy prices formiddle-class folks and make the economy even worse. [McKinley Press Release, 9/19/11]

Education Issues

Energy Issues

Disputes Fracking is Harmful to Public Health or Environment

According to the Wheeling News Register, Democrats on the U.S. House Energy and CommerceCommittee contend that 29 chemicals known to cause cancer or other health problems are among themixture used to frack natural gas wells. Rep. David McKinley disputes the claim, noting there is noscientific evidence that fracturing is damaging to the environment or public health." [Wheeling NewsRegister,4/20/11]

Supported Legislation to Repeal New Energy Development Policies

In May 2011, McKinley co-sponsored H.R. 1777, a bill that would effectively repeal all new energydevelopment policies that the Obama Administration has put into place. In a press release, McKinleyasserted that This legislation is moving us in the right direction towards ridding ourselves fromdependence on Middle Eastern energy sources. Overregulation and bureaucracy are not what we needwhen people are paying over $4.00 for a gallon of gas. We need to implement a real energy policy thatgets the American people back to work and keeps the money in their wallets and not at the gas pump.[Rep. McKinley Press Release,05/16/2011]

McKinley Advocated to Be on Energy and Commerce

In August McKinley said he advocated to be on Energy and Commerce Committee.

The InterMountan reported that Although freshmen representatives are not put on the Energy andCommerce Committee, McKinley said he advocated strongly to be assigned to it. In West Virginia, it'sall about energy, McKinley said. I said don't put me on a committee that deals with sand dunes because Ireally don't care about them. I care about the energy and the future of West Virginia.[Theintermountain.com, 8/20/2011]

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Environmental Issues

Recognized by Washington Coal Club for Efforts

In December 2011, McKinley was the first freshman member of Congress to receive the AnnualAchievement Award from the Washington coal Club.

"A year ago today, we had a majority in the House that was passing laws and regulations that were stiflingeconomic growth in the coal industry," McKinley said. "Now, no bill that attacks the coal industry has achance at passing the House. And most importantly, the new majority made up of 87 new freshmanlegislators has been passing bill after bill repealing the very rules that have weakened the industry for fartoo long. [The Intelligencer,12/13/11]

Promised to Survey Impact of Coal Ash Impoundment

In November 2011, a concerned constituent wrote a letter about the impacts from First Energys LittleBlue Coal Ash Impoundment and said McKinley had promised to come back to see how it was impactingthe community in Lawrenceville.

The constituent wrote about significant property damage done by First Energy dumping Coal Ash,including mold in the house and large ditches in the driveway. [reviewonline.com,11/27/11]

Accused EPA of War on Coal

In 2011, McKinley criticized the EPAs ability to retroactively revoke water permits. McKinley went asfar as to characterize the EPAs action as a relentless war on coal.

By giving the EPA the funds to retroactively veto this permit, a dangerous precedent is being set forfuture job-producing ventures by businesses and industries throughout this country, said McKinley.[McKinley Floor Remarks on McKinley Amendment 216 to HR1, 2/18/11]

Sponsored EPA Regulations On Fossil Fuel Combustion Wastes

In 2011, McKinley sponsored an amendment that would bar the use of funds to carry out the regulationof fossil fuel combustion wastes. [McKinley Floor Remarks on McKinley Amendment 217 to HR1, 2/18/11]

Claimed EPA Capitalized on Tragedy

McKinley accused the EPA of capitalizing on the collapse of a dam in Tennessee, callingregulation implemented after that event an emotional reaction.

What happened there is tragic and should be dealt with by the proper agency regarding the damsintegrity. It should not be used to advance an ideologically motivated agenda regarding theenvironment, said McKinley. [McKinley Floor Remarks on McKinley Amendment 217 to HR1, 2/18/11]

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16/26

West Virginia Lawmakers Try to Rein in EPA

According to the Pakersburg News and Sentinel, West Virginia's three U.S. representatives have joinedmore than 170 lawmakers telling the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers they are attempting to circumvent the rule-making process to redefine the boundaries of the

Clean Water Act. Rep. Rahall also signed on to the letter. [Parkersburg News and Sentinel, 4/20/11]

McKinley Said Good Safety Regulations are Necessary for Miners

In August 2011, McKinley said good safety regulations are necessary for miners.

According ot the InterMountain, McKinley says there is a lack of respect for coal in the nation's capitaland is working to educate people about its importance. He says individuals who work in the mines are notjust statistics - they're friends, family and neighbors [] McKinley says that good safety regulations arealso necessary. [Theintermountain.com,8/20/2011]

McKinley Said Marcellus Shale Could Provide an Opportunity for West Virginia

In August 2011, McKinley said the Marcellus Shale could provide an opportunity for West Virginia.

The InterMountain reported that In addition to the economic boost that West Virginia receives from coal,McKinley thinks that drilling the Marcellus Shale could also provide the same. However, because theMarcellus Shale is primarily in West Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York, members of Congress fromother states will need to be educated about the prospects. McKinley wants to ensure that the rightregulations, not over-regulations, are created for the Marcellus Shale drilling. This is an incredibleopportunity for West Virginia, McKinley said of the Marcellus Shale. [Theintermountain.com,8/20/2011]

Rep. McKinley Toured Dam

In August 2011, Rep. David McKinley said conservationists in Washington, D.C., informed him there aremore than 650 dams across America that require some type of attention because of age.

According to The Intelligencer, West Virginia is home to 25 of those dams, 11 of which lie withinMcKinley's 1st Congressional District. That is why McKinley, along with dam engineers and officialsfrom the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the West Virginia Conservation Agency on Thursday touredthe Middle Wheeling Creek Dam 25 [] Budget is an area where McKinley said he shares frustrationwith conservationists, as only $17 million has been dedicated to the upgrade of watershed dams across thecountry. [The Intelligencer,8/12/2011]

Co-Sponsored Legislation to Limit EPA Effectiveness

In September 2011, McKinley co-sponsored legislation that would mandate delayed EPA responses tolegislation on a cross-state pollution rule and a measure to reduce toxic air emissions from coal-firedpower plants, all amidst a new third-party evaluation of the favorable economic advantages of EPAregulations.

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A series of air pollution rules from the Obama administration provide major public health benefits withdollar values far greater than their compliance costs, according to a new report by a think tank affiliatedwith organized labor [] The dollar value of the benefits of the major rules finalized or proposed by theEPA so far during the Obama administration exceeds the rules' costs by an exceptionally wide margin,the group's report said. Health benefits in terms of lives saved and illnesses avoided will be enormous.

[Charleston Gazette, 9/21/11]

Legislation co-sponsored by Reps. Shelley Moore Capito and David McKinley, both R-W.Va., woulddelay any EPA action on a cross-state pollution rule and another measure to reduce toxic air emissionsfrom coal-fired power plants. [Charleston Gazette, 9/21/11]

Ethics Issues

Introduced Legislation that Could Benefit His Company

In April 2011, Politico notes that numerous freshman Congressman, like McKinley, are doing things the

Washington way, using a legislative process they once railed against as a way to assist donors, protectfavored industries or settle scores with their political enemies.

McKinley introduced a bill that would block a proposed EPA regulation against coal-ash bricks anddrywall, materials architectural and engineering firms such as one founded by McKinley routinelyrecommend in construction project bids. According to Politico, McKinley argues the designation wouldincrease costs for coal-fired power plants that would be passed on to customers and drive down demandfor coal in the recycling market. It could also make construction jobs more expensive since materialsmade with coal ash are often less expensive and that, ironically, could mean more money for suchdesign firms as the one he founded. McKinley resigned from the company after his election. Technically,McKinleys bills dont violate ethics rules because they affect a broad array of businesses. [Politico,

4/21/2011]

Introduced Legislation that Would Benefit His Campaign Contributors

Politico notes that numerous freshman Congressman, like McKinley, are took doing things theWashington way, using a legislative process they once railed against as a way to assist donors, protectfavored industries or settle scores with their political enemies. In January 2011, Rep. David McKinley(R-W. Va.) introduced a bill that would help a contributor, Arch Coal, by overturning an EnvironmentalProtection Agency ruling that has broader implications for the mining industry, also one of his politicalpatrons.

McKinleys first bill would eliminate EPAs authority to veto a water permit for mountain top miningthat has already been approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The legislation is backdated to Jan.1, which McKinleys office confirms is aimed at nullifying EPAs Jan. 13 revocation of a water permit forSpruce No. 1 mine, which is owned by Arch Coal. McKinley and others are concerned EPAs retroactiverevocation will set a precedent for the entire industry. The legislation is co-sponsored by other coal statelawmakers, including Democrats. A companion bill in the Senate is backed by another freshman: Sen. JoeManchin (D-W.Va.).

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The mining industry was the biggest corporate giver to McKinleys campaign, donating $51,751.[Politico, 4/21/2011]

McKinley: $176,000 from Mining Industry

In August 2011, Rep. McKinley has supported legislation that is pro-mining and has received $176,000from the mining industry.

According to the USA Today, Contributions to his campaign from the mining industry have skyrocketedsince he assumed office. In the first six months of this year, the mining industry has contributed more than$176,000 to McKinley's re-election effort nearly double the amount he received from those interests inthe two years leading up the 2010 election. [USA Today, 8/31/11]

Foreign Policy Issues Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea

Gay and Lesbian IssuesGun Issues

Health Care Issues and Medicare

McKinley Worried About Potential Medicare Cuts From Ryan Budget

In April 2011, McKinley expressed his concerns with the Medicare cuts that would occur in Ryansbudget plan.

McKinley said that My home state of West Virginia has the highest percentage of Medicare beneficiariesin the country, and I cannot support a plan that the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has determinedwould nearly double out-of-pocket healthcare costs for future retirees. Unfortunately, Medicare is on apath to bankruptcy unless action is taken. However, I am not convinced that such a dramatic overhaul ofbenefits for future retirees is necessary to save the program. [Slate, 04/19/2011]

McKinley Said Programs That Help Seniors Should Not Be Cut

In August 2011, McKinley said that programs that help seniors should not be cut.

The InterMountain reported that Although the budget needs balanced, McKinley says that programs thathelp seniors and other promised groups should not be cut, nor should across-the-board decreases happen.[Theintermountain.com, 8/20/2011]

McKinley Believed That Social Security Reform Will Occur

In August 2011, McKinley said he believed Social Security reform will occur.

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The Inter Mountain said that McKinley also addressed a question on entitlement reform. I feel reformfor Social Security will take effect down the road, McKinley said. I do not feel there will be anyreduction to current recipients of Social Security and Medicaid. [The Inter Mountain, 8/20/11]

McKinley Said We Need to Start Over Again on Healthcare Reform

At a August 2011 town hall, Rep McKinley gave his position on Obamacare..

He said, I think I gave that a pretty good indication when I voted against it and to rescind it. I know thatthere are people out there who like it and I understand that. And I think there are some components of itthat are absolutely fine. But the only way to address it is we got to start all over again[Democrats]prevented not one amendment to be offered to that piece of legislation (obama care) under Nancy Pelosi. Idont think you all understand that, the impact of that [] She said on the health care bill, noamendments. Now under Boehner, sometimes Ill tell you its made for some long nights but weve hadbills called under the open rule. We had 700 amendments on one bill. Were just working right now,were not finished with it, we have 600 amendments. Weve been there four nights voting but thats theAmerican way. I dont mind being there late if were giving people the opportunity to offer amendments.Under the health care bill she prevented any amendments from being offered. So we got what they wrote.I dont think thats right. [ McKinley Town Hall, 33:23, 8/15/11]

McKinley Believed We Should Change Medicare Payment System

At an August 2011 town hall, Rep. McKinley discussed his plan to prevent Medicare fraud.

He said, Then they start an audit and find out, wait a minute, that person wasnt authorized to do that,that person shouldnt have been getting it. Then they go chasing them to try and get the money back. Its

called pay and chase. Its no wonder we lose this. In my business, the construction business, we woulddesign about a $100 million in construction every year. When I represented my clients, I would makesure, before we released any money to a contractor that they did what they were supposed to do and it wasin conformity with a contract [] So I want to change from pay and chase to confirm and then right acheck. Its going to be hardship for the first few months for some of our people, our vendors, our doctorsand pharmacists and others. But I got to find a way to stop this deceitful practice because its hurting allof us. Thats one of the reasons we need this reform because its hastening the problem with Medicare.[McKinley Town Hall, 41:42,8/15/2011]

McKinley Joined Bi-partisan AIDS/HIV Caucus

In September 2011, Rep. McKinley joined the newly crated AIDS/HIV caucus.

The Huffington Post reported, The first ever bipartisan congressional HIV/AIDS caucus officiallylaunched on Thursday, 30 years after the human immunodeficiency virus was first identified.[]As ofThursday, three other Republicans have joined the caucus: House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Rep.Ileana Ros-Lehitnen (Fla.), Rep. John Carter (Texas) andfreshman Rep. David McKinley(W.Va.).[Huffington Post,9/15/11]

Supported Social Security Increase

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In October 2011, McKinley said he supported a cost-of-living increase to social security payments, raisingthe average benefit by $516 to $14,748. The increase affected 60 million Americans on Social Security.[Parkersburg News and Sentinel,10/20/11]

Immigration and Border IssuesPushed for Stemming Illegal Immigration as Source of Spending Reductions

In May 2011, McKinley wrote in the Charleston Daily Mail that Truly getting serious about stoppingillegal immigration is another potential source of spending reductions. A recent report from the Federationfor American Immigration Reform notes that the federal government spends $29 billion annually onservices for illegal aliens. [Charleston Daily Mail, 05/13/2011]

McKinley Applauded Arizona Immigration Reform

At an August 2011 town hall, Rep. McKinley endorsed Arizonas approach to immigration reform.

He said, Go Arizona. I applaud what Arizona is trying to do. I think its wrong that the president filedsuit against a state to protect itself. McKinley Town Hall, 51:52 8/15/2011]

Israel

Labor and Working Family Issues

After Record Settlement, Does Congressman McKinley Still Oppose New Mine Safety Regulations?

Massey Energy Involved in Historic Settlement for Upper Big Branch Disaster. In what officials say

is the largest ever settlement in a government investigation of a mine disaster, Alpha Natural Resources

agreed to pay $209 million in restitution and civil and criminal penalties for the role of its subsidiary,

Massey Energy, in a 2010 mine explosion that killed 29 men in West Virginia [] The settlement does

not protect individual Massey managers, including the former chief executive, Don L. Blankenship, who

have not been charged. In addition to the $46.5 million payout to victims and families, the agreement

includes $80 million to bolster safety and infrastructure in all underground mines owned by Alpha and

Massey; $48 million to establish a mine health and safety foundation; and about $35 million in fines and

fees that Massey owed to the Mine, Safety and Health Administration. [New York Times, 12/6/11]

McKinley Missing As Co-Sponsor to Mining Safety Legislation. Congressman Nick Rahall, SenatorManchin and Senator Rockefeller are all co-sponsors of S. 153/H.R. 1579, the Robert Byrd Mine andWorkplace Safety and Health Act of 2011. As of December 9, 2011, McKinley was not listed among thebills co-sponsors. According to the Associated Press, the bill would increase penalties for serious safetyviolations and seek to protect whistle-blowers.[The Associated Press, 12/8/11; S. 153/ H.R. 1579 RobertC. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2011, Library of Congress, accessed 12/9/11]

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Massey CEO Don Blankenship Pressured Miners to Produce Coal at the Expense of Safety.

Transcripts of interviews with former Upper Big Branch miners reinforce conclusions by disaster

investigators that mine owner Massey Energy Co. pressured miners to produce coal, sometimes at the

expense of safety. Two government reports and one report by the United Mine Workers of America

concluded that 29 men died as the result of disregard by Massey management for conditions in the mine.

The latest and most extensive report, by the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration, was released

this week. That agency said the April 5, 2010 blast was entirely preventable. It also found a culture of

intimidation in the mines. [Charleston Daily Mail, 12/9/11]

CEO of Massey Energy Contributed $4,800 to McKinley. In the 2010 cycle, Don Blankenship

contributed $4,800 to the David McKinley. In January 2011, McKinley refunded $2,400 to Don

Blankenship because of a filing error. [CQ Moneyline, accessed 9/28/11]

Massey PAC Has Given $3,500 to McKinley. In January 2011, Massey PAC contributed $1,500 to

McKinley, the only contribution to any candidate. In October 2010, Massey PAC contributed $2,000 toMcKinley. [CQ Moneyline, accessed 9/28/11]

McKinley Pledged Support for Rural Development

In August 2011, McKinley pledged support for rural development.

According to the InterMountain, McKinley said, "In rural areas, we need to make sure we do not stand inthe way of this service being made available to residents. Along with Internet, we need to assure thatsmall rural counties have availability to water and sewerage treatment. We also need to help smallcommunities find matching monies to offset the cost of these services." [The Inter Mountain, 8/20/11]

Said Social Security Is Not Going Anywhere

In August 2011, at a town hall, McKinley explained that Some think theres not going to be socialsecurity for them. Folks there is. Were going to have to make changes - I dont know what those are yet.[McKinley Town Hall 6:40, uploaded8/9/11]

McKinley said, Were Not Going to Destroy Social Security

In August 2011, Rep. McKinley faced tough questions regarding Medicare and Social Security at a townhall.

The Intelligencer reported, Why did Republicans slash Medicare and Social Securitybenefits?[]McKinley said he pulled out of his desk a copy of the bill, and showed her the passagewhere it stated the bill contained a $35 billion cut to non-veterans, non-Medicare, non-Social Securitymandatory spending. Although it passed the House by a vote of 234-190, the measure was tabled in theSenate by a vote of 51-46.[]McKinley said, In this legislation we specifically exempted that from thecuts because we care for the elderly and we don't want to cut those things.[]Some people just want tohave a fight with somebody, and stir things up, McKinley said.Stay with the facts. We're not going to

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destroy Social Security. We're going to strengthen Social Security and strengthen the Medicareprogram. [The Intelligencer,8/10/11]

McKinley Petitioned to Keep Post office Functioning

In September 2011, the Unites States Postal Service announced that a post office in Bayard, West Virginiawas listed in the next round of possible closures. Although the Mayor of Bayard wrote to DavidMcKinley, he was not listed as part of the effort to stop the process of closure according to theCumberland Times-News.In an effort to stop the process, [Mayor Steve] Durst has written multiple letters to U.S. Sens. JayRockefeller and David McKinley. He said that both senators are behind the post office staying open, as isstate Delegate Allen Evans. [Cumberland Times-News, 9/29/11]

McKinleys Office was Scene of Postal Rally

In September 2011, postal workers gathered outside McKinleys office to protest cuts to the postalservice. McKinley said he already supports their cause, but he does not have enough information toconvince the rest of those on Capitol Hill. He discussed with representatives the fate of HR 1351, whichwould release $6.9 billion in pension obligations to replenish USPS coffers, but said in the meantime hewill research some of his own solutions, such as discovering how the USPS stayed in the black decadesago and finding every factor in its decline. [Intelligencer Wheeling News-Register, 9/28/11]

Personal Finance

Filed 2011 Financial Disclosure

In 2011, David McKinley reported earnings of at least $257,432 for calendar year 2010. McKinley heldassets valued between $4.39 million - $12.99 million. McKinley had no reported liabilities.

In 2010, He received $230,000 in earned income from McKinley and Associates for himself and hisspouse. His wife also received $18,673 from Critical Connections LLC and $8,743 from Ohio ValleyHealth Services and Education.

Under unearned income, McKinley reported his assets are in large part from stocks and mutual funds. Hisstocks, which are valued at over $3 million, include Cisco, AT&T, Phillip Morris, McDonalds, GeneralElectric and Pfizer. He made over $50,000 in dividends from his stocks and investment accounts.McKinley also had two properties valued between $500,000-$1,000,000 that he rented making an incomevalued between $16,000-$52,000. In 2009, McKinley had assets ranging from $5.1 million - $14.1million.

McKinley reported no liabilities.

McKinley reported that he was President of McKinley and Associates, President of Northwood Art andGlass, Partner/Member of Maxwell Center LLC and Maxwell Partners LLC, Partner/Member of DEAD

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LLC and DEALB LLC II, Trustee on the Sandscrest Board of Trustees, and Commissioner of WestVirginia Capital Building Commission. [David McKinley Financial Disclosure, Filed 06/06/2011]

McKinley Reimbursed By Taxpayers for Over $11,000.

Since January 2011, McKinley has been reimbursed by taxpayers for $11257.04 for meals, lodging,parking and auto mileage. His mileage reimbursement since January 2011 totaled $10167.46. [2011 2nd

Quarter Statements of Disbursement,7/5/11; 112th Congress, 1st Session Statement of Disbursements 1Q2011,5/23/11]

McKinley Enjoyed Free Israel Trip

In August 2011, Rep. McKinley enjoyed a trip to Israel paid for by a Jewish lobbying firm.

WV Pubcast reported, This is Congressmans David McKinleys first term representing the first districtof West Virginia. Last month, a powerful Jewish lobby group paid to send him and 24 other members of

Congress to Israel.[..] In May of this year, President Obama said that Israel should go back to pre-1967borders, a key Palestinian demand. McKinley disagrees with that idea.[] Simplified, McKinley saysIsrael wants a homeland but its neighbors wont accept the nations existence. The sheer reality is whoare they negotiating with, terrorists Hamas, Hezbollah, Syria, he said. Its not like we deal with inAmerica where we deal with other countries that accept reality and accept the existence but when a nationrejects the whole concept that there had been a holocaust its just a so bizarre way of understanding howpeople live.[WV Pubcast,9/8/11]

Stem Cells

Tax Issues

Wanted to Eliminate Big Oil Subsidies

In August 2011, McKinley explained to a group of constituents that I think there is strong interest incongress to eliminate the subsides on oil. [McKinley Town Hall 6:10, uploaded8/9/11]

McKinley Against Payroll Tax Cut

In September 2011, McKinley said he was willing to work with the President, but he is against the payrolltax cut.

Nearly three years after his inauguration, it is clear that President Obama and his big governmentideology have failed and I am skeptical that his speech tonight represents a dramatic shift in hisapproach. I am willing to look at some of the presidents proposals [] But the failed stimulus plan madeAmericans wary of more government spending. It is concerning that so much of the presidents planseems to rely on a temporary extension of the payroll tax cut []We are willing to work with thepresident, but he must be willing to do the same. [McKinley Press Release 09/08/11]

McKinley Refused to Support Payroll Tax Cuts

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In September 2011, McKinley said he wouldnt support a proposed 2 percent payroll tax cut endorsed byboth Republicans and Democrats. To justify his decision he pointed out that the average householdincome in West Virginia is $37,000 a year, and 2 percent of that is less than $750. If you parcel that$750 out over 26 pay periods, you get about $25 apiece. ... I just don't see the business community going

out and hiring more people at $25 every two weeks. [] And knowing it is only for one year ... I want toremove the uncertainty and give long-term economic plans - not short-term ones. And that is what this is."[Intelligencer,9/28/11]

Instead, McKinley suggested that we should be dealing with the entitlements. [] If we don't, by 2025every dollar that comes in would be spent for Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. We will have nomoney for anything else unless we do something. It's serious. We have to deal with it." [Intelligencer,9/28/11]

McKinley Would not Allow Bush Tax Cuts to Expire

In June 2011, McKinley joined WV Rep. Shelley Moore Capito in representing the faction of the WV

Congressional delegation that would not support the expiration of Bush-era tax cuts. [Public News Service,6/30/11]

McKinley Wants Bush Tax Cuts to be Made Permanent

In October 2010, in an effort to distinguish himself from his rival democratic candidate Michael Oliverio,McKinley suggested his proposal to make the Bush cuts permanent. [State Journal,10/29/10]

Tea Party

McKinley Reaffirmed His ATR Pledge

In December 2011, McKinley reaffirmed his committement to Norquist.

McKinley still supports Norquist's anti-tax pledge, his spokesman said Friday. McKinley remainscommitted to the pledge and opposed to tax increases. He believes fundamental tax reform that lowersrates while eliminating or limiting some tax loopholes would create jobs, Andrew Sere said. ButMcKinley was among 60 House Republicans and 40 House Democrats who signed a letter to the debtcommittee earlier this month that "seemed to at least crack the door open to the potential consideration oftax increases," according to an Associated Press report at the time. [West Virginia Gazette, 11/21/11]

McKinley Was Member of Bachmanns Tea Party Caucus

In September 2011, Rep. McKinley was a member of Rep. Michele Bachmanns tea party caucus.

According to Politico, Only 15 of the 80 freshman House Republicans have signed up for MinnesotaRep. Michele Bachmanns Tea Party Caucus, accounting for a quarter of the 60 official tea partyRepublicans in the House. That also means freshmen, who account for one-third of the House RepublicanConference, are under-represented in the Tea Party Caucus []While the 15 tea party House freshmenvoted against the partys position more often than all other lawmakers about 13.5 percent to about

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12.25 percent the full set of Tea Party Caucus members voted with the party position more often thanfolks who dont identify with the group. [Politico, 9/14/11; Politico House Vote Analysis, accessed9/16/11]

McKinley Criticized Rhetoric

In September 2011, Rep. McKinley criticized the current rhetoric being used to categorize Republicans.

News and Sentinel reported that McKinley said, "While the president calls for civility, members of hisown party are calling Americans terrorists and telling them to go to hell," McKinley said. "Now in anEnergy and Commerce Committee hearing, Rep. Rush had the audacity to call jobs-minded Republicansand conservative Democrats jihadists. Since when does sincerely trying to protect jobs warrant that kindof rhetoric." [News and Sentinel, 9/15/11]

Claimed that his age gave him experience

In July 2011, McKinley said that his age gave him experience over the other freshman, explaining, Imthe oldest member of our class. And so with that I bring a lot more business experience to this than manyof the people that are here as first-year members. [West Virginia Pubcast7/29/11]

McKinley Said He Will Not Rubber Stamp Tea Party

In August 2011, McKinley said he will not rubber stamp the Tea Party.

The Inter Mountain noted that During his address, McKinley explained that he joined the Tea PartyCaucus, but explained that it is not a rubber stamp for his vote; he will vote for what is best for WestVirginia. [The Inter Mountain, 8/20/11]

McKinley Busy With Town Halls

In August 2011, The Intern Mountain reported that McKinley was busy with town halls.

According to The Inter Mountain, McKinley said: "I have put 3,100 miles on my car this monthtraveling West Virginia to talk with the voters and update them on what is going on, McKinley said.Last week, we had town hall meetings in five towns and the meeting in Parsons this evening was mythird one this week. I want to hear what the people I represent have to say [The Inter Mountain,8/20/11]

McKinley Said He Will Not Rubber Stamp Tea Party

In August 2011, McKinley said he will not rubber stamp the Tea Party.

The Inter Mountain noted that During his address, McKinley explained that he joined the Tea PartyCaucus, but explained that it is not a rubber stamp for his vote; he will vote for what is best for WestVirginia. [The Inter Mountain, 8/20/11]

McKinley Said Bachmann is a

Documents

McKinley - Clipbook