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Senator Manchin Votes to Move Forward on Equal Pay in the Workplace
Washington, D.C.-Senator Joe Manchin today took his first vote as a U.S. Senator to allow the Senate to move forward on a workplace fairness bill for equal pay for equal work, so that he would have an opportunity to give input and protect small businesses. "This is an important issue because women and men deserve equal pay for equal work. We need to move forward with this bill so that we can amend it further and make it better. We can accomplish the goals of pay equity and fairness, but we … Continue Reading
November 24, 2010
Senator Manchin Selects Kelley Goes as his West Virginia State Director
Charleston, W.V.-Senator Joe Manchin has selected Commerce Secretary Kelley Goes to be his State Director, based out of his Charleston office. "I've worked with Kelley for years and know her to be a sharp, hard-working, and fierce defender of West Virginia. I am confident she will make an outstanding State Director, one who puts the needs and interests of West Virginians first. Kelley achieved a great deal as both West Virginia's Commerce Secretary and Executive Director of the West Virginia … Continue Reading
November 24, 2010
Senator Manchin: I Will Always Do What Is Best for West Virginia
**PHOTO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST** Washington, D.C.-Senator Joe Manchin issued the following statement upon being sworn in to the United States Senate: "Today, I stood humbly on the floor of the United States Senate while my wife Gayle, our family, and our friends looked on, for what has truly been one of my greatest honors and privileges-to be sworn in to serve as a Senator from West Virginia. "I will never forget why I am here, or the people who sent me to serve. My goal as Senator remains … Continue Reading