Press Releases
Manchin Statement on Troop Withdrawal from Iraq
"This is a great, happy day and I am so pleased that we will soon welcome home the brave men and women who have been serving this country in Iraq. While we celebrate this milestone as a country, we should never forget the servicemembers who are not returning home, the families who mourn them and all those who have sacrificed and have been injured in the line the duty. "While we can all be pleased that the military mission is over, I also urge the President to stop pouring billions of American … Continue Reading
October 21, 2011
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 … Continue Reading
October 20, 2011
Manchin Offers Commonsense Amendment to Save Jobs and Stop Creating More Debt
Washington, D.C. - In a floor speech tonight, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) offered a better way to keep teachers and first responders' jobs and stop the federal government from digging the country even deeper into debt. With the Senate poised to vote on a $35 billion measure to give states money for teachers and first responders, Senator Manchin described his amendment to provide the funding as loans instead of grants. "In my state of West Virginia, we didn't have major layoffs … Continue Reading
October 20, 2011
Manchin, Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Coal Ash Recycling Legislation
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today joined a bipartisan group of Senators to introduce the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2011, legislation that will ensure the safe and effective disposal of coal combustion residuals, a byproduct of coal-fired electricity generation that is also recycled as a valuable building material. Under this legislation, states could set up their own permitting program for the management and disposal of coal ash that is based on … Continue Reading
October 20, 2011
Manchin Statement On Gadhafi Death
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding Moammar Gadhafi's death. "Today is a historic moment for the Libyan people, and now is the moment for the people of Libya to take control of their own destiny and embrace a new peaceful future as a democratic state," Senator Manchin said. "I have always been concerned about the costs of the United States getting involved in foreign conflicts, especially spending taxpayer money and sending our … Continue Reading
October 19, 2011
Manchin Questions Afghan, Iraq Commission About U.S. War Commitments
Washington, D.C. -- In a Senate hearing today about spending and waste in foreign wars, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) questioned why the United States is Afghanistan's largest employer and expressed his disbelief that anyone could call the U.S. efforts anything other than nation-building. "The American people should be truly appalled that the United States is the largest employer in Afghanistan, that we build more roads and bridges and schools there than anyone else and that some … Continue Reading
October 19, 2011
Manchin Statement on 3.6 Percent Cola Increase
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) issued the following statement about the 3.6 percent cost-of-living increase announced today for Social Security recipients in 2012. "Keeping our promises to seniors is one of the most important priorities for our government, and I was pleased today to learn that our seniors who have sacrificed so much for this country will get a fair cost-of-living increase. Especially in this tough economy, when it's only gotten more expensive to buy … Continue Reading
October 18, 2011
Rockefeller, Manchin, Rahall Say Techconnect WV Funding Will Help Lay the Foundation for High-Paying Jobs in West Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin, along with Congressman Nick Rahall, (all D-WV) today announced that TechConnectWV has received $250,000 in funding through the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) that will help to diversify West Virginia's economy, and create high-wage jobs. TechConnectWV's proposal is aimed at heightening the need for technology-based economic development and providing direct assistance to startup firms and entrepreneurs - soft … Continue Reading
October 18, 2011
Manchin, Rockefeller Announce Nearly $3.15M for Rural Development Projects
Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller (both D-W.Va.) today announced nearly $3.15 million in funding for rural development projects from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will extend electricity lines, help farmers increase their energy efficiency and assist local businesses expand across areas of West Virginia. "As families tighten their belt buckles, it is important to make sure our West Virginia small businesses, especially in our most rural areas, … Continue Reading
October 18, 2011
Manchin to Super Committee: Use the Commonsense Ideas of West Virginians to Reduce Deficit
Washington, D.C. - Highlighting the commonsense ideas he's heard from West Virginians, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) urged members of the bipartisan Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to "go big" and reduce the nation's deficit by $4 trillion to restore confidence and do what is right for the nation's finances. "As all of you know, our nation faces a death spiral of debt. The debt crisis facing our country has reached epic proportions, and as our nation's leaders, we must … Continue Reading
October 17, 2011
Manchin, Rockefeller Announce More Than $3.5M to Improve Parkersburg Transit Facility and Replace Monongalia Co. Buses
Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller (both D-W.Va.) today announced more than $3.5 million in federal grants to build a new transportation facility in Parkersburg and to replace rundown buses in Monongalia County. The project is funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. "Making infrastructure improvements to our transportation facilities is an investment that helps create jobs and boost the economy here in West Virginia and across America," Senator Manchin … Continue Reading
October 13, 2011
Rahall, Rockefeller, Manchin Announce DOT Funding for Tri-State Transit Authority
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.), along with Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin (both D-W.Va.), Thursday announced that the Tri-State Transit Authority (TTA) has been awarded a $2.6 million grant for its facility and fleet in Huntington. "Transit is an essential part of any vibrant community's economy, and our state's transportation system is the lifeline for West Virginians, from our most rural communities to our urban city centers," said Rahall, top Democrat on the … Continue Reading
October 13, 2011
Manchin to Deliver Remarks at Funeral of Mike Puskar
Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) will speak today at the funeral of his dear friend Mike Puskar, who passed away Friday. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. at the Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown. The full text of his remarks - as prepared for delivery -- are included below. "Only a few people in your lifetime stand out as people of the highest caliber, people who truly care about making the world a better place not only for the present generation, but also for … Continue Reading
October 12, 2011
Manchin Statement Opposing Free Trade Deals
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D.W.Va.) issued the following statement in advance of voting against the Colombia, Panama and Korea free trade agreements in the Senate tonight. "With a jobs crisis in this country, we need to do everything in our power to create jobs here in America - and that starts with keeping the jobs we have, not sending them to other countries," Senator Manchin said. "We have done enough exporting jobs, and it's time to rebuild America. If we want to save … Continue Reading
October 12, 2011
Manchin Discusses Vote to End Filibuster to Improve Jobs Bill and Put Americans Back to Work
Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) spoke with West Virginia reporters on a press conference call today to discuss why he voted in favor of debating the jobs bill. Below is the full text of Senator Manchin's remarks, as prepared for delivery. "As you all know, I ran for the Senate to bring commonsense values back to Washington. "Unfortunately, the legislative process in Washington has gotten so dysfunctional that it doesn't make much sense at all. "Instead … Continue Reading
October 12, 2011
E-mail Your Debt Reduction Ideas
cutourdebt@manchin.senate.gov: Senator Manchin is collecting your ideas on cutting the deficit. You can email cutourdebt@manchin.senate.gov. Senator Manchin will use your ideas in a formal letter to the Congressional deficit reduction committee as the committee prepares its … Continue Reading
October 11, 2011
Manchin Votes to Keep Manufacturing Jobs in West Virginia and America
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) voted tonight for final passage of his bipartisan, commonsense bill to penalize China for manipulating their currency, a practice that experts believe has cost America hundreds of thousands - if not millions - of good-paying jobs in manufacturing. "West Virginia is truly home to some of the hardest working people in the world, and we can compete against anyone - as long as the playing field is fair. The Senate took the right step … Continue Reading
October 11, 2011
Manchin Votes to End Filibuster to Improve Bill and Create American Jobs
Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today issued the following statement after voting in favor of ending the filibuster on the American Jobs Act. "While it would be easy to vote against this procedural motion, for the sake of our nation taking the right steps to create jobs and make the right investments to rebuild America, I will support the motion to proceed. But let there be no mistake, if this bill does not change, if it is not improved, if it is not more focused on … Continue Reading
October 11, 2011
Rockefeller, Manchin and Delegation Urge USPS to Consider Impact of Proposed Mail Processing Consolidations on WV Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Jay Rockefeller today led West Virginia's Congressional delegation in sending a letter to the United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe expressing their strong concerns about the potential mail processing consolidations in West Virginia. The delegation urged USPS to seriously consider the impact that the consolidations would have on jobs, and requested that the USPS consider moving and keeping mail processing operations in West … Continue Reading
October 11, 2011
Rockefeller, Manchin Announce Federal Grant for Shepherd University Nursing Education Program
WASHINGTON, D.C - Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin today announced $1,013,781 in federal funding for Shepherd University's Department of Nursing Education which will provide scholarships, academic support services personnel, and faculty and student professional development. "Nurses are the backbone of hospitals throughout West Virginia and the country," said Rockefeller. "This funding will make it possible to train more West Virginians, particularly those from rural areas, to get … Continue Reading
