March 02, 2017

Manchin Votes to Confirm HUD Secretary Nominee Ben Carson

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on his vote to confirm the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary nominee, Ben Carson. 

“Today I voted to confirm Ben Carson as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary. As a former Governor, I understand how crucial it is for an executive leader to have his team in place. I applaud Secretary Carson for his willingness to serve our country. I believe he understands that the housing and development needs facing West Virginia are different than those facing America’s urban communities and I look forward to working with him to improve the lives of West Virginians.”

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