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Ripley Student to Attend State of the Union | Charleston Daily Mail
by Marcus Constantino
Last Wednesday was just like any other day for Ripley High School senior Trevor Tucker. Until he got called to the office. "The principal was sitting there, so I was like 'oh, no, here we go,'" Tucker recalled. But Tucker wasn't in trouble. Principal William Hosaflook handed him a telephone, and on the other end of the line was an aide from Sen. Joe Manchin's office in Washington. "She said, 'Sen. Manchin doesn't have an escort to the State of the Union address with President (Barack) Obama … Continue Reading
January 11, 2015
Serving Our State Well in Washington | The Intelligencer
by Editorial
While he was governor, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., had a reputation for getting things done. He also had a talent for bringing political opponents together. Frustrated with the climate in Washington, D.C., Manchin recently described his time in the Senate as "the most unproductive of my working life." In answer to a reporter's question, he refused to promise to serve out his Senate term, which continues through 2018. By this summer, Manchin will decide whether to do that - or come home … Continue Reading
January 08, 2015
Joe Manchin is Open for Legislative Business | Roll Call
by Humberto Sanchez
Sen. Joe Manchin III is ready to make a deal. "Always been," the moderate West Virginia Democrat said in an interview just off the Senate floor. Manchin - who famously shot up with a hunting rifle a Democratic bill to cap greenhouse gas emissions in an ad during his 2010 campaign - has made no secret about being frustrated by the gridlock that has paralyzed the Senate in recent years and he is looking forward to passing legislation. His declaration could make him the go-to Democrat for … Continue Reading
November 26, 2014
Union Mission provides Thanksgiving dinner for those in need | WV MetroNews
by Aaron Payne
CHARLESTON, W. Va. - Volunteers gathered in Downtown Charleston to provide those in need an extra Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday. The Union Mission Crossroad Homeless Shelter was the site for the organization annual, starting about 24 years ago, event where hundreds were expect to come through. "We anticipate up to 500 people that will be served through out time together," Rex Whiteman, President and CEO of Union Mission said. "It's a tradition for us to help do it a day before … Continue Reading
November 25, 2014
Manchin visits Mineral County, presents computers to KMS | Mineral News-Tribune
by Liz Beavers
KEYSER - Sen. Joe Manchin hosted one of his "Coffee and Common Sense" town hall meetings at Castiglia's in Keyser Monday afternoon, speaking to the crowd about national security, the minimum wage, and the state of education, among other topics. The Senator opened his visit to Mineral County with a meeting at Rocket Center with employees of ATK and IBM, in addition to assorted public officials, including two county commissioners and three local mayors. He then traveled to Castiglia's, … Continue Reading
November 19, 2014
Manchin Backs State, Not Party | Wheeling Intelligencer
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., is a staunch Democrat who believes in most of his party's principles. But he is a West Virginian first, committed to doing what is best for his fellow Mountain State residents. Manchin demonstrated that again a few days ago, when Senate Democrats met to elect a new minority leader. That necessity arose when voters throughout the nation sent enough Republicans to the Senate to make that party the majority. For most Senate Democrats, the decision was easy. Sen. Harry … Continue Reading
November 17, 2014
Manchin votes right on Senate leadership | Charleston Daily Mail
Obstructionist Harry Reid didn't deserve any senator's vote West Virginia's own Sen. Joe Manchin smartly and courageously made the right move in a procedural vote in a secret U.S. Senate caucus last week. The Democrat and former chairman of the Senate's 'no-labels' group challenged his party's majority and voted against Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., to be the Senate minority leader. "Today I cast my vote against the current Democrat leadership because the people of West Virginia spoke loud and … Continue Reading
November 08, 2014
Manchin stresses importance of education | Weirton Daily Times
by Summer Wallace-Minger
WEIRTON - U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., spoke to Weir High School students about the importance of education and several other national issues during an informal talk and discussion with student government leaders and the senior civics class. Ed Bowman, former Weirton mayor and state senator, introduced Manchin. Manchin spoke about a wide range of issues, from whether he would make a presidential run and his disagreements with President Barack Obama's Environmental Protection Agency to … Continue Reading
November 08, 2014
Eagle expansion shared with Manchin | Herald-Star
by Warren Scott
WELLSBURG - U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., was on hand Friday to congratulate the management and staff of Eagle Manufacturing on an upcoming major expansion and hear concerns from public officials and residents about various issues. Joe Eddy, president of Eagle Manufacturing, said new production innovation, expanded production capacity and overall expanded space will help the 120-year-old company to grow. He shared with Manchin and many area public officials and other guests news that the … Continue Reading
November 07, 2014
Manchin Policy About to Pay Off | Wheeling Intelligencer
Few Democrats had any reason to smile this week. By the hundreds throughout the country, they were thrown out of office. Here in West Virginia, their party lost control of both houses of the Legislature. In Washington, Republicans improved their majority in the House of Representatives and seized command of the Senate. So not many Democrats had any reason for optimism or cheerfulness this week. Except for Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. No doubt Manchin was as perturbed as any Democrat at the … Continue Reading
November 05, 2014
Joe Manchin visits Tank Works | Tyler Star News
by Ed Parsons
Continually operating for the past 120 years and family owned for the last 30, Sistersville Tank Works welcomed U.S. Senator Joe Manchin on Friday. Manchin, who earlier in the day met in St. Marys for a roundtable discussion with local officials and members of the Pleasants County Camber of Commerce, stopped in Sistersville around 3:30 p.m. for a scheduled visit. Plant Manager Jason Morgan and his mother Darlene Morgan, vice president of the company, were both on hand to greet Senator … Continue Reading
November 01, 2014
Manchin talks about issues | Parkersburg News and Sentinel
by Jeffrey Saulton
Speaks at Pleasants County Public Library during tour ST. MARYS - U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., made a stop at the Pleasants County Public Library during his tour of the state Friday to talk about issues facing the nation and state. Manchin said there are many issues facing the nation and the only way to fix them is to put politics aside. "First I want to apologize to you for what you see on television, the toxic atmosphere in Washington; it's a shame," he said. "Whether you are Democrat … Continue Reading
October 31, 2014
Manchin helps celebrate nearly $1.8 million in Affordable Housing grants | Clarksburg Exponent
FAIRMONT - Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) was the special guest speaker for a ceremony Thursday to present nearly $1.8 million in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grants to eight projects in West Virginia. The projects will benefit low-income, elderly and other special needs persons by providing quality affordable housing. The grants represent a total of 79 housing units and a total development investment of more than $4.4 million.The grant funds were provided by Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh … Continue Reading
October 25, 2014
Manchin discusses education challenges during visit to Liberty High School | Clarksburg Exponent
by Darlene Swiger
CLARKSBURG - Sen. Joe Manchin spoke to Harrison County students Friday about education challenges and what he could do to facilitate solutions. Manchin, D-W.Va., visited Liberty High School, along with Harrison County Superintendent Dr. Mark Manchin and school board members Kristen Messenger and Frank Devono Jr. High school and middle students, teachers and administrators from around the county were invited to participate in the roundtable discussion. "Your generation will be challenged to … Continue Reading
October 24, 2014
Reason | The Cumberland Times-News
Climate change foes unite to seek solutions Two U.S. Senators who are about as far apart philosophically as one can get on a particular subject began this week to find common ground on which to work together.Both of them base their beliefs on personal experience. That they are willing to look for compromise is a breath of fresh air in a political arena that reeks with the smell of uncompromising ideologies. That both of them are Democrats really doesn't matter. Sen.?Joe Manchin represents … Continue Reading
October 22, 2014
Changing Minds Concerning Coal | Wheeling Intelligencer
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., has a well-deserved reputation as a conciliator, eager and often able to make political opponents understand his positions and sometimes agree with them. He may have taken on his toughest battle to date - persuading other senators the war on coal and affordable electricity is bad policy not just for West Virginia, but for the nation as a whole. To that end, Manchin is showing a fellow senator, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., around our state this week. They will be … Continue Reading
October 17, 2014
Apple Harvest Festival kicks off with annual Royal Gala | Martinsburg Journal
by Chelsea DeMello
CHARLES TOWN - The Mountain State Harvest Festival kicked off another year of celebrating the Eastern Panhandle's agricultural history during the 35th annual Royal Gala on Thursday evening. Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races hosted the event and welcomed guests in surrounding communities together for a night of fellowship and commemoration. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., stopped by the gala to share some words about the significance of the MSAHF. "Anytime we have these types of … Continue Reading
October 17, 2014
Manchin: Take ownership of government | Martinsburg Journal
by John McVey
MARTINSBURG - The hardest thing Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., faces as a U.S. Senator is recruiting good West Virginians to serve, he told a packed room at an open house for his new offices in the Aikens Center off Edwin Miller Boulevard in Martinsburg. "I'm worried about young people," he said, turning to a group of middle-schoolers, who were invited to the open house. "This is your country - this is your government - you own it - people need to act like they own it," Manchin told the students. … Continue Reading
October 17, 2014
Sen. Manchin Speaks on Government, Middle East, War on Coal in Berkeley Springs | In the Panhandle
by Tricia Strader
BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV - Sen. Joseph Manchin, D-W.Va. made the rounds in the Eastern Panhandle on Wednesday and Thursday. Some of his stops were a town hall in Hardy County, Romney Senior Center in Romney, Martinsburg VA Medical Center, his new office in Martinsburg, and the Hedgesville Public Library. He made a stop in Berkeley Springs Thursday at the Country Inn for a congressional update luncheon hosted by the Berkeley Springs Chamber of Commerce. Sen. Manchin talked a lot about what is … Continue Reading
October 17, 2014
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin tours Eastern Panhandle | Hagerstown Herald-Mail
by Richard Belisle
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. - Congress in gridlock, U.S. policy in the Mideast, the nation's energy policy, immigration and excessive prescription drugs handed to veterans were among the topics for discussion Thursday during U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin's tour of the Eastern Panhandle.Manchin's first stop was a private morning meeting with veterans and staff in the Martinsburg VA Medical Center's Peer Support Group. The support is provided by veterans of all ages who have regained independence with the … Continue Reading
