Wednesday: Manchin Unveils Plan to Combat Drug Abuse
Washington, D.C. — Beginning at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Cabell Huntington Hospital, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) will host his second day of events for “Commonsense Solutions” Week, leading a group of community leaders, physicians and members of law enforcement to roll out new federal measures to combat West Virginia’s drug scourge.
West Virginia has one of the nation’s highest rates of drug overdose deaths, and Senator Manchin will announce his support for commonsense solutions that will protect the state and the nation’s children and families from substance abuse.
“Prescription drugs and retail drugs such as bath salts and synthetic marijuana are hurting our families and communities. Ignoring this drug abuse epidemic is unacceptable. The social and economic effects are just too high, and the moral costs are even higher,” Senator Manchin said. “We must come together with commonsense solutions to this problem, and I am pleased to support several measures that will make a difference in protecting our children, families and communities from drug abuse.”
At 4 p.m. tomorrow, Senator Manchin will visit Marshall University to speak to students.
Senator Manchin launched “Commonsense Solutions” Week today in South Charleston, kicking off a series of events devoted to presenting commonsense solutions that will help solve some of the most pressing challenges facing West Virginia and the country.
As part of “Commonsense Solutions” week, Senator Manchin will travel across West Virginia to introduce a series of new policy proposals and solutions to problems including our nation’s fiscal crisis, high unemployment rates and substance abuse in our communities.
A public schedule is below:
WEDNESDAY, April 27
Introduction of national drug abuse prevention legislation
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Cabell Huntington Hospital, 1340 Hal Greer Boulevard, Huntington
What: Senator Manchin will introduce legislation to prevent substance abuse and keep West Virginia youth safe.
Visit to Marshall University
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Marshall University, Smith Hall (1 John Marshall Drive), Room 333, Huntington
What: Senator Manchin speaks with students at Marshall University
THURSDAY, April 28
2011 West Virginia Leadership Conference
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Waterfront Place Hotel, 2 Waterfront Place, Morgantown
What: Senator Manchin will address the 2011 West Virginia Leadership Conference and unveil new jobs legislation.
2011 IBEW Fourth District Progress Meeting
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Lakeview Golf Resort, One Lakeview Drive, Morgantown
What: Senator Manchin will address the 2011 IBEW Fourth District Progress Meeting and discuss his jobs legislation.
Visit IBM and Speak with Staff
When: 2 p.m.
Where: IBM Hilltop Office Complex, Building 200 (Allegany Ballistics Laboratory), Cafeteria, 310 State Route 956, north of Keyser
What: Senator Manchin will visit IBM, speak with staff and hold a media event to discuss jobs in the area.
FRIDAY, April 29
Coffee and Common Sense
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Becky’s Café, Route 26 Tunnelton Street, Kingwood
What: Senator Manchin will host “Coffee and Common Sense” with local residents.
SATURDAY, April 30
Coffee and Common Sense
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Jerry’s Restaurant, 242 Barrett Street, Grafton
What: Senator Manchin will host “Coffee and Common Sense” with local residents.
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