Rep. Rahall? Where Have I heard That Name Before?

In view of the sudden interest in the recent SCOTUS decision, it came as no surprise when CCT reported --

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"While the full ramifications of this decision are not yet known, it has the potential to throw a shroud over the sovereign nature of land held by untold numbers of Indian tribes," U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall, D-West Virginia, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, said in a statement issued Wednesday. "In the near future, I will convene my committee to hold a hearing on this most pressing issue."
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The little known Rep. from West Virginia has been in the thick of it this year.

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Rep. Rahall developed a sudden interest in Cape Wind whose opposition, Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound, has been generously funded by Dirty Energy --

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"A project like Cape Wind, which would be the first offshore wind energy installation in United States waters, has a precedental value that requires extra caution." - Rep. Nick Rahall II .
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Rep. Rahall signed a letter opposing regulation of Coal Ash as "HAZARDOUS" in 2000 that would have prevented the recent environmental devastation caused by Coal Ash spills that included, in part --

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“[Coal] combustion wastes have long been recognized as posing little if any environmental compliance problems. No one can seriously claim that the states have failed to act responsibly in this area, or that Federal intervention is necessary.”
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In 2007 and 2008, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, power companies donated
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$16 million to federal lawmakers’ political campaigns
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— split between Republicans ($8.1 million) and Democrats ($7.9 million) — and
spent
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$269.6 million on lobbying efforts.

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Previously posted on Cape Wind Opposition In Perspective are some of Rep. Rahall's campaign donors with a focus on Dirty Energy, so the list may not be complete. A click on the links provided will provide the complete annual reports. ---

The following represents some political campaign contributions
in excess of $1,000 for 2007-2008:
ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $1000
AMERICAN INDIAN SOVEREIGNTY SELF-DETERMINATION $2000
INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY (IGT) PAC $2500
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The following represents political campaign contributions
in excess of $1,000 for 2005-2006:
INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY (IGT) PAC $1000
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The following represents political campaign contributions
in excess of $1,000 for 2003-2004:
None found directly related to gaming
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We can also count on Senator McCain entering the fray.