Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY)
Newly-elected Republican Rep. Andy Barr (KY) loves Big Coal. During his campaign, he even had a coal company executive pose as a miner for a commercial he cut. We’ve just been passed on a list of Congressional swearing-in and inaugural parties today, and it turns out Barr is having his party today from 5:30-7:30 PM ET at the National Mining Association (NMA), one of the chief lobbying organizations for Big Coal.
Big Coal was the single largest corporate donor to his campaign, with NMA pitching in $5,000.
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john says:
I don’t see what the big deal is. His owners told him where to have his little party, and he is in no position to refuse them being owned by them and all.
Remember, coal is people too my friend!
Judith Langhans says:
Please be more exact; a lot of people in the U. S. do not know what is going on.
Sarcasm is lost on many.
When you preach or make statements for “THE CHOIR” it will not change minds.
We are in a crisis: please share from your heart. You do make a huge difference.