U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall II (D - WV)
Representative Nick Rahall II (D-WV)
Nick Rahall II was elected into Congress in 1977 and is currently serving his 16th term in Congress. While in Congress, he has been a congressional leader on mining-related issues, a veteran of every federal highway bill since coming to Congress, and an outspoken advocate for our men and women in uniform. Official Bio
Birthday : May 20, 1949
Committees: Committee on Natural Resources and Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
The Issues: Find our where Rep. Rahall stands on the issues.
Other: Nick Rahall II is Presbyterian and married.
Nick Rahall II was elected into Congress in 1977 and is currently serving his 16th term in Congress. While in Congress, he has been a congressional leader on mining-related issues, a veteran of every federal highway bill since coming to Congress, and an outspoken advocate for our men and women in uniform. Official Bio
Birthday : May 20, 1949
Committees: Committee on Natural Resources and Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
The Issues: Find our where Rep. Rahall stands on the issues.
Other: Nick Rahall II is Presbyterian and married.
Number of Questions Asked: 1
Number of Answers Provided: 1
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In the US we have a court system that makes legal decisions. It is increasingly apparent that environmental health is intrinsically related to economic health. With this in mind, do you think it makes sense create environmental courts that would decide legal issues around development and the environment?
Asked by: Elvin J. from Nashville, TN. Received 12 Votes.
Listen to: U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall II (D-WV)
Rep. NICK RAHALL: No, I think those issues are addressed properly through the current judicial system. Uh, we have a number of cases for example in southern West Virginia that involve lawsuits against coal companies by environmental groups. Uh, they appear to have perfectly legitimate and [assessable/accessable?] access to our courtroom. So no, I’m not in favor of a separate environmental court. I believe the current system works fine.
Answered on Oct 26th, 2009 More
