Press Releases

November 29, 2017

MANCHIN STATEMENT ON MINER DEATH IN BOONE COUNTY

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the death of Zachary Grant Harris, a coal miner who was working in Boone County. "Our coal miners and their families make unthinkable sacrifices every day. Today, we are heartbroken at the loss of Zachary Grant Harris in Boone County. Gayle and I join all West Virginians in holding the Harris family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult … Continue Reading


November 29, 2017

MANCHIN VOTES AGAINST MOTION TO PROCEED ON SENATE REPUBLICAN TAX PLAN

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on his vote against the motion to proceed on the Senate Republican Tax Plan. "Today I voted against the motion to proceed on the Republican Tax Plan because I haven't seen a final bill. I haven't been able to review any legislation or see a Congressional Budget Office score to consider its impacts on West Virginia. I am still trying to work with my Republican colleagues and the Trump Administration to find a … Continue Reading


November 29, 2017

MANCHIN AND CAPITO URGE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO KEEP TRAINING FACILITY AT SUMMIT POINT RACEWAY OPEN

Washington, D.C. - Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) sent a letter to U.S Secretary of State Tillerson, urging that the State Department keeps the Summit Point Raceway training facility open, without consolidating its functions within the Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC). The Senators said in part: "We understand that the State Department plans to close the Summit Point training site and consolidate its functions within the Foreign Affairs Security … Continue Reading


November 28, 2017

MANCHIN AND CAPITO ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $9.2 MILLION FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN WEST VIRGINIA

Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced $9,295,505 - $591,505 in grant funding and $8,704,000 in approved loans - from the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development program for rural development projects in four West Virginia communities. "Rural development projects provide economic opportunities that are felt across very corner of West Virginia," said Senator Manchin. "This funding will be used to purchase a new … Continue Reading


November 28, 2017

MANCHIN, MODERATE SENATE DEMOCRATS CALL FOR BIPARTISAN WAY FORWARD ON TAX REFORM

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) joined U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Bill Nelson (D-FL), Tom Carper (D-DE), Claire McCaskill (D-MO), Jon Tester (D-MT), Mark Warner (D-VA), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Chris Coons (D-DE), Joe Donnelly (D-IN), Angus King (I-ME), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), Gary Peters (D-MI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) at a press conference highlighting their willingness to work with Republicans on a bipartisan way forward on tax … Continue Reading


November 28, 2017

MANCHIN STATEMENT ON CLEAN POWER PLAN PUBLIC HEARING IN WEST VIRGINIA

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) issued the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) public hearing in West Virginia this week on the Clean Power Plan. "The Clean Power Plan was an assault on our state's economy and our way of life. This unlawful and harmful policy proved that the Obama administration not only didn't know the impacts of the Clean Power Plan but also, that they didn't care. From 2008-2016, 10,473 hardworking West Virginia coal miners … Continue Reading


November 27, 2017

MANCHIN RELEASES WEEKLY ENERGY REPORT

Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released a report detailing the price and production levels of coal as well as natural gas prices in Appalachia and nationally. For the week ending November 24, 2017, estimated U.S. coal production totaled approximately 14.9 million short tons. This production estimate is roughly 0.9% higher than last week's estimate and 6.2% lower than the production estimate in the comparable week in 2016. Read Senator Manchin's full report, click … Continue Reading


November 22, 2017

MANCHIN WISHES WEST VIRGINIANS A HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement wishing West Virginians a happy Thanksgiving: "As we gather around the dinner table this Thanksgiving, it's important for all of us to reflect on the great blessings we share as West Virginians and Americans. In the Manchin household, we were always taught that if you can count your blessings, you can share your blessings. This lesson has stuck with me throughout my adult life and I have tried to pass it … Continue Reading


November 22, 2017

Manchin, Capito Announce Funding to Hire Law Enforcement in Three West Virginia Counties

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced a total of $498,694 from the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program. Funding will be used to hire full-time law enforcement officers in Marion, Cabell and Fayette counties. "I'm glad to see this investment in our law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line every day to keep our families and communities safe. This funding … Continue Reading


November 21, 2017

Manchin, Capito Announce Funding for Health Facilities, and Community Infrastructure

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced a total of $355,000 for Highland-Clarksburg Hospital and Cowen Public Service District (PSD) through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Office of Rural Development. Funding will be used to improve the hospital facility and water service to Cowen PSD customers. "I'm glad to see this investment in Highland-Clarksburg Hospital and Cowen Public Service District. Quality healthcare … Continue Reading


November 17, 2017

MANCHIN CALLS ON DOJ TO REVERSE DECISION AND REOPEN BANNUM PLACE OF WHEELING

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions to reconsider the Bureau of Prisons' decision to not renew the contract of Bannum Place of Wheeling, a residential reentry center that provides former offenders­­ a structured, supervised environment in which to live and receive job counseling and substance abuse treatment after their release from prison while they seek to rebuild their lives and reenter the workforce. Senator Manchin … Continue Reading


November 17, 2017

Manchin, Capito, Others Introduce Bipartisan Chesapeake Restoration Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined several colleagues yesterday to introduce the bipartisan Chesapeake Bay Farm Bill Enhancements Act of 2017. This legislation increases mandatory funding for the bay, strengthens the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCCP) and provides more opportunities for effective conservation efforts. Senators Capito and Manchin were joined by Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Bob … Continue Reading


November 16, 2017

Manchin Applauds Senate Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauds the Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, a vital piece of legislation that will provide our military with the means necessary to defend our nation. "This defense package is truly a bipartisan piece of legislation and provides necessary funding to support our troops, defend our nation and provide support to our West Virginia service members and facilities," Senator Manchin said. "Maintaining a … Continue Reading


November 16, 2017

Plant Operations Representative, CHEP

Description Full responsibility and accountability for managing plant operations in a defined territory. Consult with third party providers on all pertinent operational issues critical to running daily operations including: safety, quality, receiving, inspecting, repairing inventory, shipping, and operational cost accountability. Partner with third partyproviders to create a Quality Management System (QMS) within their service center and identify and execute opportunities for continuous … Continue Reading


November 16, 2017

Data Entry Lab Assistant, LabCorp

Job Description Monday-Friday, 6:00pm to 10:00pm Lab Assistant/Data Entry needed in the Accessioning department. Duties for this position include: Processing paperwork and performing all required procedures to prepare received specimens Matching paperwork to the specimen samples Data entry of specimen typing and information, as well as assigning computer generated labels to each specimen recieved. Sorting and packaging specimens according to standard operating … Continue Reading


November 15, 2017

Manchin, Capito Introduce Bill to Strengthen Opioid Safety in VA Choice Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) today introduced bipartisan legislation, the Andrew White Veterans Community Care Opioid Safety Act, to strengthen opioid therapy safety and pain care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community care programs, including through the VA Choice program. Senator Capito named the legislation in … Continue Reading


November 15, 2017

MANCHIN VOTES AGAINST MSHA NOMINEE ZATEZALO

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued a statement on voting against confirming the nomination of David Zatezalo to lead the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). "Too many families in our state have lost loved ones serving our nation in the mines and we are too familiar with the painful human toll of mining accidents. Since the beginning of 2017, 14 miners have lost their lives - 7 of those miners were West Virginians. That is why for West Virginians, strong … Continue Reading


November 15, 2017

MANCHIN, CAPITO APPLAUD PASSAGE OF SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING USNS HERSHEL WOODY WILLIAMS SHIP CHRISTENING

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today applauded the passage of a Senate Resolution commemorating the ship christening of USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams (T-ESB4). The ship is named after Medal of Honor recipient and renowned West Virginian, Hershel "Woody" Williams. "Perhaps in no other time in our recent history has it been more vital to remember and emulate the heroism, perseverance, and patriotism of those who belong to the greatest … Continue Reading


November 14, 2017

Manchin and Capito Introduce Bill to Prioritize Funding for States Hard Hit by Opioid Epidemic

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today introduced the Targeted Opioid Formula Act to prioritize federal funding for states that have been hardest hit by the opioid epidemic, including West Virginia. The bill would require the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), which operates under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to take into account … Continue Reading


November 14, 2017

Manchin and Capito Announce More Than $4.8 Million for 2016 Flood Repairs

Washington D.C. - Today U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced $4,822,817 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to repair federal roads in Pocahontas, Randolph and Greenbrier counties damaged during the 2016 floods. "The 2016 floods brought devastation to West Virginia, but we as a state came together and have been resilient to return our communities to a place of growth and hope," Senator Manchin said. "The repairs to these highways will … Continue Reading

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