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David B. McKinley (born March 28, 1947) is the U.S. Representative for West Virginia's 1st congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party. He is a former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates and Chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party.
Early life, education, and business career
After graduating with his B.S. degree in engineering from Purdue University, McKinley worked as a civil engineer for 12 years until founding his own firm, McKinley and Associates, based in Wheeling. The 40-member firm has been involved in $1 billion in construction projects over the past 30 years. Many, if not most, of McKinley's projects have been government funded, which has made for an uneasy peace between McKinley and his 'tea-party' constituents.
McKinley has ...
U.S. Congressman David McKinley (R-W.Va.) says despite past insinuations to the contrary, he has been, and remains, concerned with the safety of Chester residents living near Little Blue Run.
He said both he and his representatives felt blind-sided by recent accounts and wanted to let constituents of the area know about both his previous and ongoing efforts relating to fly ash legislation, as well as concerns expressed by Chester resident Curt Havens who lives near the disposal site
"We are taking the Havens' concerns very seriously," said McKinley.
The congressman spent about an hour ...
U.S. Congressman David McKinley was in Chester on Monday morning for a roundtable discussion with local small business owners. Some of the attendees included representatives from Hancock County Savings Bank, Arner Funeral Chapel, The Orchards at Foxcrest, and others.
"It's all about communication," said McKinley. "Listen to what's on people's minds."
McKinley began the meeting by explaining to his fellow small business owners that he isn't in politics in search for a career, he is in Washington in an effort to accomplish the things that his constituents would like to see be done.
"For 16 ...
David McKinley, Representative for the First District of West Virginia, visited Weir High on February 13 to discuss hard-hitting issues facing our nation with several classes. He is currently on a tour of the district to help educate people about the inner workings of Washington.McKinley faced tough questions from Weir High students; everything from SOPA to religious law in our country was discussed. On the topic of SOPA, McKinley said that he did not support it, citing his belief in fewer laws and less government regulation. "There will be efforts again [to pass the bill]," he said. McKinley ...