Today: Manchin to Discuss Impact of Federal Government on Coal Industry
Forum is being held by FACES of Coal, West Virginia Coal Association
***New Event Added Thursday***
Also today, Manchin holds Coffee and Common Sense event in Beckley
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) will today participate in a roundtable discussion on the impact of federal government policies and regulations on the Appalachian coal industry.
The event is part of Senator Manchin’s “Fighting for Every Job” tour, during which he is highlighting the connection between jobs and energy independence, his agenda to help small businesses succeed, how to revitalize American manufacturing, the importance of training the workforce through higher education, and his growing effort to hire unemployed veterans.
“This country needs a true, all-of-the-above approach to our energy policy, but instead we are seeing the EPA fully engaged on a war on coal despite this Administration’s own projections that we’ll continue to rely on coal as an affordable source of energy for decades to come,” Senator Manchin said. “Rather than trying to shut down the coal industry -- killing countless jobs, creating great uncertainty as well as instability in the price of energy – we need the EPA and this Administration to work with us as a partner to determine how we can best strike a balance between jobs, our economy, and the environment. That is the balance I have been seeking since I arrived in the U.S. Senate, and that I will continue to fight for every single day.”
Later today, Senator Manchin will hold a “Coffee and Common Sense” event in Beckley. This week he will also hold a “Coffee and Common Sense” event in Ravenswood to have a conversation with residents about their commonsense ideas, concerns and priorities. He will visit businesses in Wood County and play in the Kenneth “Honey” Rubenstein Charity Basketball Event in Davis.
A schedule of events appears below.
**For Planning Purposes –Events Will Be Added**Public/Media Schedule for Senator Joe Manchin
WEDNESDAY, April 11
When: 11 a.m.Where: Walker Machinery, Walker Training Building, 1400 E DuPont Avenue, Belle
What:Senator Manchin joins coal and industry leaders for a FACES of Coal/WV Coal Association roundtable discussion on the impact of the federal government on the Appalachian Coal industry.
When: 12:30 p.m.
Where: Pasquale’s, 224 Harper Park Drive, Beckley
What: Senator Manchin participates in a “Coffee and Common Sense” event and speaks with area residents.
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Workforce West Virginia Region 1 Facility, Room 1, 200 New River Town Center, Beckley.
What: Senator Manchin participates in a media availability during a roundtable discussion with West Virginia small business owners.
THURSDAY, April 12
When: 9:00 a.m.Where: Toyota Motor Manufacturing, 1 Sugar Maple Lane, Buffalo, WV
What:Senator Manchin tours the engine plant and speaks with team members.
PLEASE NOTE: Members of the Media who wish to cover this event must RSVP to Sara Payne Scarbro, with Senator Manchin’s office, by emailing Sara_Payne@manchin.senate.gov.
When: Noon
Where: Carloni’s Brick Oven, 510 Washington Street, Ravenswood
What: Senator Manchin participates in a “Coffee and Common Sense” event and speaks with area residents.
When: 2:15 p.m.
Where: DuPont Washington Works, 8480 Dupont Road, Washington.
What: Senator Manchin participates in a media availability before meeting with company officials.
FRIDAY, April 13
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Preston County Commission Meeting Room (located behind the Court House Annex which is 106 West Main Street), Kingwood
What: Senator Manchin visits with area residents at the Preston County Courthouse.
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Kenneth “Honey” Rubenstein Center - 141 Forestry Camp Road, Davis
What: Senator Manchin participants in the Kenneth “Honey” Rubenstein Charity Basketball Event.
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