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Away from the stand, Kucher said he'd likely call Morefield for a consultation.

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Citing a study by the Heritage Foundation, Morefield said recently proposed greenhouse regulations would cripple the economy by imposing $23 billion in new costs on energy producers.

Va. delegates pass measure urging Congress to stop EPA from further regulating air quality 2011

Morefield, who comes from the state's coal-mining area, said the General Assembly needed to fight back against the EPA's overweening authority.

Va. delegates pass measure urging Congress to stop EPA from further regulating air quality 2011

That's when voters in Buchanan, Russell and Tazewell counties booted out a Democrat incumbent in the General Assembly in favor of a young Republican newcomer, Will Morefield, who criticized the cap-and-trade proposals.

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But Democrats grilled Morefield on the scope of his resolution and warned that if successful, it would gut EPA efforts to control ground-level ozone, smog, acid rain and other airborne pollutants.

Va. delegates pass measure urging Congress to stop EPA from further regulating air quality 2011

David J. Toscano D-Charlottesville also drew attention to Morefield's use of the phrase "train wreck" in the resolution.

Va. delegates pass measure urging Congress to stop EPA from further regulating air quality 2011

"I must stress to the body that more regulations will result in higher utility rates and fewer well-paying jobs in my district," said Morefield, who is serving his second term in the House.

Va. delegates pass measure urging Congress to stop EPA from further regulating air quality 2011

"It suggests just the tip of the iceberg of what's coming," Morefield said, adding that Appalachian Power alone has spent $2 billion to meet federal regulations.

Va. delegates pass measure urging Congress to stop EPA from further regulating air quality 2011

"Will" Morefield R-Tazewell, passed the Republican-led House with nine co-sponsors on a vote of 64 to 33.

Va. delegates pass measure urging Congress to stop EPA from further regulating air quality 2011

This was presented to me by the coal industry, Morefield replied, eliciting guffaws on the other side of the aisle.

Va. delegates pass measure urging Congress to stop EPA from further regulating air quality 2011