January 22, 2021
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DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate
Appropriations Committee, applauded the inclusion of several West Virginia
priorities in the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) FY21 Work Plan.“West
Virginians know that when our water is clean and accessible our economy grows,
our people are healthy, and our state thrives. As a member of the
Appropriations Committee, I have advocated for years to secure funding for Army
Corps projects in West Virginia and I’m … Continue Reading
January 22, 2021
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DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and
Mitt Romney (R-UT) reintroduced a resolution requesting a state funeral and authorizing
the use of the Capitol rotunda for the last surviving World War II Medal of
Honor recipient. There are only two living Medal of Honor recipients remaining
from WWII, including West Virginia native and Iwo Jima veteran, Woody Williams.
This state funeral would not only recognize their individual service and
sacrifice, but wo… Continue Reading
January 22, 2021
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DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Armed
Services Committee, voted to confirm Retired General Lloyd Austin as the United
States Secretary of Defense.“Today
I voted to confirm Lloyd Austin as Secretary of
Defense. His confirmation is the beginning of a long journey to reestablish
American leadership around the globe and rebuild trust in our federal government. After meeting
with Secretary Austin and questioning
him during his nomination hearing, I truly be… Continue Reading
April 20, 2020
This story of a Better Angel comes
from Morgantown, WV. After learning from his father that many truck drivers are
struggling to find a place to stop and eat on the road due to restaurants
closing, Logan Miller decided to do something about it.He gathered his allowance
with his parents’ blessing and went to the grocery store to stock up on snacks
and bottled water so he could assemble care packages to hand out to truckers.I truly appreciate Logan for
his selfless, outstanding efforts and f… Continue Reading
April 19, 2020
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April 18, 2020
This next story of a Better
Angel comes from Inwood, WV. J&T’s
Neighborhood Bar and Grill is a locally owned, 3rd generation small
business, owned by John Tobin. Since the closing of schools they have served
hundreds of free meals to kids via carryout. They have also turned the fence
around their business into a “fence of fondness” where community members stop
and put up a sign general or personal thanking front line workers and
businesses. They are also delivering meals to local med… Continue Reading
January 05, 2021
I was first sworn in as a United States senator on November 15, 2010, and took an oath to defend the United States Constitution. Standing alongside me that day was my mother, my wife, our children and grandchildren. I raised my right hand and placed my left hand on our family Bible. Then, I swore to "support and defend" and to "bear true faith and allegiance to" the Constitution of the United States of America.I have since had the honor of taking that oath two more times upon being reelected to … Continue Reading
December 23, 2020
First designated as a National River in 1978, the New River Gorge is composed of approximately 72,000 acres of land along 53 miles of one of the world’s oldest rivers - the New River - stretching from Bluestone Dam to Hawk’s Nest Lake. More importantly, it is home to hiking trails, globally-renowned rock climbing formations, world-class whitewater rafting, and remarkable hunting and fishing opportunities. Not to mention, the third tallest bridge in the United States - an iconic West Virginia ima… Continue Reading
December 15, 2020
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