Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV): Today’s “Ass-Kisser” Award Winner

Congratulations to….

Rev. Nick Rahall (R-WV)

Today’s “Ass-Kisser” Award Winner

Nicky has had his significant snout firmly implanted in the public trough over the past thirty-seven (37) years as a U.S. Congressman.

On June 10, 2014, Nicky introduced the Protection and Accountability Regulatory Act of 2014 in Congress that would nullify the rules proposed by Obama and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that would limit carbon pollution from existing coal plants.

After donning a pair of Industrial Strength Knee Pads paid for by the members of the Coal Industry, Nicky said:

“The EPA needs to get their head out of the clouds and come back down to Earth where the rest of us must live and work.”

“We don’t need more regulation to solve our energy challenges, we need more innovation.”

In Nicky’s demented mind, the folks living in West Virginia do not deserve to breathe clean air. Apparently, Nicky and his handlers in the Coal Industry aren’t concerned if West Virginia coal miners contract black lung disease. In short, profits for billionaires (Koch brothers) trumps the health of coal miners according to Nicki and those of his ilk.

Congrats Nicki; keep up the good work! We should let everyone know of your amazing record as one of Americas Least Appreciated “Ass-Kissers”; you are far too humble.