Monday: Manchin Kicks Off Weeklong Focus on ‘Commonsense Ideas for a Stronger America’
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) will travel across West Virginia next week for a tour highlighting “Commonsense Ideas for a Stronger America.” During the week, Senator Manchin will highlight the commonsense ideas that made this country strong in the past and will again help build a stronger West Virginia and a stronger America: investing in infrastructure, supporting education and retraining, fighting drug abuse in our communities, reining in job-killing regulations and achieving energy independence.
“America, our great nation, is at a crossroads right now, and it’s up to elected leaders in Washington to get behind the commonsense ideas that will move this country forward, get this economy moving again, and most importantly, put people back to work,” Senator Manchin said. “Instead of focusing on the next election, it’s time for my colleagues in Congress and the President to focus on the next generation. Investing in our infrastructure, training our workforce for the jobs that exist, fighting drug abuse in our communities and achieving energy independence are not Democratic ideas or Republican ideas – those are commonsense American ideas. These are the solutions we need to achieve if we are going to rebuild America.”
Senator Manchin will make stops in Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg, Fairmont, Beckley, Oceana, Princeton and Morgantown. Additional events may be added to his schedule.
**For Planning Purposes**
Public/Media Schedule for Senator Joe Manchin
MONDAY, October 24, 2011
Press conference (call-in available for in-state media)
When: 11 a.m.Where: Office of U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, 300 Virginia Street East, Suite 2630, Charleston
What: Senator Manchin will hold a press conference to kick off his weeklong focus on “Commonsense Solutions for a Stronger America.”
***In-state media should email press@manchin.senate.gov for call-in instructions.
Media availability following roundtable on infrastructure
When: 3:45 p.m.Where: Cabell County Commission, Suite 300, Courthouse, 750 5th Avenue, Huntington
What: Senator Manchin will hold a media availability following a roundtable with community and elected leaders on infrastructure.
TUESDAY, October 25, 2011
Parkersburg South High School
When: 10 - 11 a.m.Where: Parkersburg South High School, 1511 Blizzard Drive, Parkersburg
What: Senator Manchin will speak with juniors and seniors at Parkersburg South High School.
***Please note, media are invited to attend, but not permitted to take close-up shots of students.
Parkersburg High School
When: 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.Where: Auditorium, Parkersburg High School, 2101 Dudley Avenue, Parkersburg
What: Senator Manchin will speak with seniors at Parkersburg High School.
***Please note, media are invited to attend, but not permitted to take close-up shots of students.
Groundbreaking for the North Central Advanced Technology Center
When: 3 p.m.Where: Robert H. Mollohan Research Center, I-79 Technology Park, Fairmont
What: Senator Manchin will speak at the groundbreaking of the North Central Advanced Technology Center.
WEDNESDAY, October 26, 2011
Media availability following roundtable on substance abuse
When: 11 a.m.Where: Raleigh County Public Library (meeting room in basement), 221 North Kanawha Street, Beckley
What: Senator Manchin hold a media availability following a roundtable with community stakeholders on substance abuse in West Virginia.
Visit Oceana Middle School
When: 12:30-1:30 p.m.Where: Oceana Middle School, 309 Cook Parkway, Oceana
What: Senator Manchin will with students at Oceana Middle School about substance abuse in the community.
Visit Mercer County Courthouse
When: 3 p.m.Where: Mercer County Courthouse, 1501 Main Street, Princeton
What: Senator Manchin will visit the Mercer County Courthouse and speak with residents.
THURSDAY, October 27, 2011
Remarks at lunch honoring West Virginia’s 2011 AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50
When: 10:45 a.m.Where: West Virginia University Erickson Alumni Center, 1 Alumni Drive, Morgantown
What: Senator Manchin will deliver remarks at a lunch honoring West Virginia’s 2011 AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50.
Keynote Address, WVU College of Law’s Energy and Sustainable Development Symposium on Marcellus Drilling
When: 8 p.m.Where: West Virginia University Erickson Alumni Center, 1 Alumni Drive, Morgantown
What: Senator Manchin will deliver the keynote address at WVU College of Law’s Energy and Sustainable Development Symposium on Marcellus Drilling.
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