Press Releases
Manchin Reacts to Super Committe Failure, Recommends Vote on Bipartisan Plan
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) issued the following statement today after the so-called super committee announced that its 12 members failed to meet the deadline for finding $1.2 trillion in deficit reduction. Earlier today, Senator Manchin sent a letter (attached) to the President and all Congressional leaders urging them to allow a vote on the deficit-cutting recommendations of the bipartisan Bowles-Simpson commission. "I am truly disappointed that the super … Continue Reading
November 21, 2011
Manchin: Let Us Vote On Bowles-Simpson Recommendations
To date, Bowles-Simpson is the only bipartisan plan that achieves $4 trillion in deficit reduction and provides pro-growth tax reform, long-term entitlement reform Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) sent a letter today to President Obama and Congressional leaders urging them to schedule a vote on the recommendations of the Bowles-Simpson Fiscal Commission if the so-called super committee fails to meet its deadline for finding $1.2 trillion in deficit reduction. "I don't … Continue Reading
November 20, 2011
On CBS’s Face The Nation Manchin Says Super Committee Failure ‘Is Not An Option’
Washington, D.C. - On his first Sunday morning national talk show appearance today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said on CBS's Face the Nation that failure cannot be an option for the deficit reduction super committee, which has a Wednesday deadline for finding $1.2 trillion in deficit reduction. Senator Manchin said that if the super committee cannot agree to a plan, the bipartisan group of about 140 House Members and Senators who have urged the super committee to "Go Big" and find $4 … Continue Reading
November 18, 2011
Introducing ‘Manchin’s Mailbox’
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today launched "Manchin's Mailbox," a new way to answer West Virginians' most pressing questions and concerns. "Manchin's Mailbox" will be a regular feature of the Senator's new website, manchin.senate.gov. "This new feature is a great way for you and I to keep in touch, no matter where you are and no matter where I am," Senator Manchin said. "I want to know what is on your mind, what you are worried about, and what you think about the … Continue Reading
November 16, 2011
Sens. Manchin, Kirk to Supercommittee: ‘Go Big’ on Deficit Reduction
Washington, D.C. - With the deadline for the deficit reduction supercommittee just days away, United States Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) have sent their own commonsense message to Congress: "Go Big." While the committee is legally tasked with finding $1.2 trillion in deficit reduction over 10 years, Sens. Manchin and Kirk are asking their fellow Senators to support their bipartisan resolution to encourage the committee to reach $4 trillion in reductions through … Continue Reading
November 15, 2011
Manchin Marks First Anniversary in U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today shared his proudest accomplishments from his first year in office, highlighting a year of bringing common sense to Washington. Since being sworn in to the United States Senate on November 15, 2010, Senator Manchin has focused on working across the aisle and bringing his commonsense agenda to Washington: creating new jobs, getting our financial house in order, keeping our promises to veterans and seniors, and achieving energy … Continue Reading
November 14, 2011
Manchin Chairs Senate Energy Committee Field Hearing on Marcellus Shale’s Job Creation Potential
Charleston, W.Va.-- Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today chaired his first-ever field hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Marcellus Shale development and production. The hearing, which will focus on Marcellus' tremendous job creation potential and development challenges, was held in Charleston. His opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, are included below. "I'd like to call this hearing to order. "I'd like to welcome the members of Congress who have … Continue Reading
November 14, 2011
10 AM Monday: Manchin to Bring Senate Energy Committee to WV for Marcellus Shale Hearing
***Webcast available*** Manchin will also speak at NETL's Business Opportunity Session Charleston, W.Va.- U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is pleased to welcome officials from the federal and state governments, along with business and environmental representatives, to discuss the opportunities and challenges of developing the Marcellus Shale at his first-ever Congressional field hearing today. The hearing will take place beginning at 10 a.m. in the 7th Floor Courtroom of the Robert … Continue Reading
November 13, 2011
Manchin Introduces Governor Earl Ray Tomblin at Inaugural Ceremony
Charleston, W.Va. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today introduced Governor Earl Ray Tomblin at his inaugural ceremony at the West Virginia State Capitol. Manchin's remarks, as prepared for delivery, are included below: "Today is a very proud day for me, to stand with all of you and my dear friend, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin. "We stand together on this day as leaders of a great and strong state. A state that truly stands out in our great nation in these challenging times. … Continue Reading
November 10, 2011
Manchin Votes for Bipartisan Jobs Bill to Help get our Veterans Back to Work and End Unfair Penalty on Contractors
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) voted today for bipartisan legislation to create jobs for veterans by giving employers tax incentives to hire them and ending an unfair, blanket penalty on all government contractors. "Our federal government has got to focus on creating jobs and treat people fairly, whether it's our brave veterans who are struggling to find work, or whether it's the small business contractors who work hard and create good jobs," Senator Manchin said. … Continue Reading
November 10, 2011
Manchin Offers Commonsense, Bipartisan Proposal to Improve EPA Rules
**FTP, Audio and Video Available** Washington, D.C. - After a measure to eliminate an onerous EPA rule for power plants failed in the U.S. Senate today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) offered his own commonsense, bipartisan bill to improve compliance with two of the EPA's most expensive rules ever on coal plants. The "Fair Compliance Act of 2011," which Senator Manchin wrote with Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) would create reasonable timelines and benchmarks for utilities to comply with … Continue Reading
November 10, 2011
Manchin Pushes Top Military Brass to Elevate National Guard
**Audio and Video Available** Washington, D.C. - In a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) encouraged the nation's top military brass to welcome the National Guard to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Military leaders have opposed adding the Chair of the National Guard to the highest levels of the nation's armed services, but Senator Manchin has strongly pushed for the Guard's elevation and is a cosponsor of Senator Jay Rockefeller's … Continue Reading
November 10, 2011
Friday: Manchin to Mark Veterans Day at Events
**FTP, Audio and Web Video Available** Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) will participate in Charleston's 69th annual Veteran's Day parade and ceremony, attend the West Virginia's Female Veteran Memorial Statue Unveiling Ceremony and tour the Roark-Sullivan Lifeway Center to honor America's military men and women on Veteran's Day. More details about the events are below. "With thousands of brave men and women serving our country in two wars overseas, this Veterans Day … Continue Reading
November 10, 2011
10 AM Thursday: At Armed Services Hearing, Manchin Will Push for Elevating National Guard to Joint Chiefs of Staff
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, will push military leaders today to elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, which would give the Guard a voice at the highest levels of the nation's military. At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing about adding the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to the Joint Chiefs, Manchin will express his strong support for pending legislation … Continue Reading
November 09, 2011
Manchin and Coats Introduce Bipartisan “Fair Compliance Act” to Protect American Jobs, Prevent Spikes in Energy Costs for Consumers
Washington, D.C. - Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Dan Coats (R-Ind.) introduced the bipartisan "Fair Compliance Act" today to create reasonable timelines and benchmarks for utilities to comply with two major Environmental Protection Agency rules to protect jobs and keep utility rates stable. The legislation would extend the compliance deadline for the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) by three years and the deadline for the Utility MACT rule by two years - so that both would fall on … Continue Reading
November 09, 2011
Spotlight on Marcellus: Manchin to Bring Senate Energy Committee to Charleston to Highlight Tremendous Potential of Marcellus Shale
Experts to offer testimony to address economic, safety and environmental concerns Charleston, W.Va.- The incredible potential of the Marcellus Shale - along with the challenges its development poses - will be the topic of a Congressional field hearing on Nov. 14 when U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) brings the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to Charleston, West Virginia for his first-ever field hearing. "This hearing is an opportunity for West Virginia to demonstrate our … Continue Reading
November 08, 2011
Manchin Sponsors Legislation to Honor Montford Point Marines with Congressional Gold Medal
Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is cosponsoring legislation to honor the first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps with the United States' highest civilian honor. The Montford Point Marines of World War II are a group of about 20,000 African American Marines who trained at Camp Montford Point near segregated Jacksonville, North Carolina. "The service of the Montford Point Marines - even as they were being treated unequally - is a remarkable … Continue Reading
November 07, 2011
Manchin Outraged By Huge Bonuses For Execs At Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac
Despite receiving $141 billion in bailout funds from taxpayers, Fannie and Freddie paid out enormous bonuses In bipartisan letter to Federal Housing Finance Agency and Treasury, Manchin and 59 Senate colleagues call executive bonuses 'wasteful, wildly imprudent' Senators urge changes to executive compensation policy Washington, D.C.- Expressing outrage over the recent news that nearly $13 million in bonus pay was approved for 10 executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - even as … Continue Reading
November 03, 2011
Manchin Congratulates W.Va’s Stephanie Thacker on Advancing Toward Senate Confirmation
Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) congratulated West Virginia's Stephanie Thacker today after her nomination to the federal bench received unanimous support from the Senate Judiciary Committee. Thacker has been nominated to be a federal judge for the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. "I am so pleased that the Senate Judiciary Committee recognized that Stephanie Thacker would serve the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals well and gave her nomination a unanimous vote today. The … Continue Reading
November 03, 2011
Manchin Votes for Democratic and GOP Proposals to Create Jobs, Invest in Infrastructure
Manchin also supports GOP plan to rein in EPA and extend transportation spending Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) voted today for two commonsense measures to invest in infrastructure and create jobs - his own "Rebuild America Jobs Act" and another measure that Republicans sponsored - and also urged his colleagues to put politics aside so that both measures could pass. "Washington has become so dysfunctional and so focused on scoring political points that instead of … Continue Reading
