Press Releases

June 22, 2015

Manchin Cosponsers Bill To Address VA Overprescribing Practices

Washington, D.C. - As a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) cosponsored the Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Actto address problematic overprescribing practices and provide safer and more effective pain management services to our nation's veterans. The bipartisan legislation puts reforms in place to improve opioid therapy and pain management. It also implements education training, increases safety measures, improves patient advocacy, expands … Continue Reading


June 19, 2015

Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $80,000 for Cora Volenteer Fire Department

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced that the Cora Volunteer Fire Department will receive $80,158 in funding through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The funds will go toward operations and safety, and can be used to make health and safety improvements to stations and facilities, to purchase training and protective gear, and equipment for wellness and fitness. "Our courageous … Continue Reading


June 18, 2015

Manchin Demands Reforms to Lifeline Program

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) expressed his frustration with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for voting 3-2 on a proposal to expand the Lifeline universal service program to include broadband Internet services. The original program, which subsidizes monthly telephone services for eligible low-income participants, is riddled with fundamental flaws that have led its costs to rise from $800 million in 2009 to $1.7 billion in 2014. In a March 2015 report … Continue Reading


June 18, 2015

West Virginia Delegation Applauds Funding for Workforce West Virginia

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito, along with Representatives David McKinley, Alex Mooney and Evan Jenkins, applauded the Department of Labor's approval of Workforce West Virginia's emergency comprehensive workforce training proposal. The $5.2 million grant will expand job training programs for unemployed West Virginians, particularly those individuals in the coal mining industry and industries related to and affected by continued mining layoffs. On … Continue Reading


June 18, 2015

Manchin Statement on Tragic Shooting in Charleston, S.C.

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) released the following statement on the tragic shooting in Charleston, South Carolina. "Today, Gayle and I join all West Virginians and Americans in sending our thoughts and prayers to the people of Charleston, South Carolina as they mourn this absolutely horrific tragedy. Our hearts weigh heavy for the loved ones of the nine souls who were lost and for the entire Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church community. We pray they find the … Continue Reading


June 18, 2015

Manchin Responds to Pope Francis on Climate Change

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) released the following statement in response to Pope Francis's recent proclamations on climate change. "I have said repeatedly that I believe climate change is real, and that the more than 7 billion people living on this Earth have contributed to its warming. I also believe, like Pope Francis, that we must work together to help solve this problem by investing in the technologies of the future that will help provide reliable, affordable and … Continue Reading


June 18, 2015

Manchin Opposes Fiscally Irresponsible Defense Bills

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) released the following statement on his opposition to the fiscally irresponsible defense bills and his strong support for the troops. "First of all, I have always supported our troops, and I always will. But for the first time since I have been in Washington, we are not legislating by crisis. We are not voting at midnight before a deadline expires. We are finally debating legislation that would set and fund our national defense … Continue Reading


June 16, 2015

Manchin Pleased with Chemical Spill Study Results

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) met with Dr. Rahul Gupta, Commissioner of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Public Health, to discuss the results of the National Toxicology Program's (NTP) year-long series of toxicity studies to evaluate MCHM and other chemicals that spilled into the Elk River on January 9, 2014. Senator Manchin applauded the results, which indicate no long-term health effects should be expected for residents who … Continue Reading


June 15, 2015

Manchin and Capito Announce Funding to Protect West Virginia Seniors from Fraud and Abuse

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced a total of $242,072 in federal funding to the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services for Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program projects. The program aims to protect seniors from healthcare fraud and abuse through education and training that increases awareness and understanding of healthcare programs. "Senior services have always been a top priority of mine - as West Virginia's former Governor … Continue Reading


June 15, 2015

Manchin's Ride for Fallen Service Heroes Raises $35K for Gold Star Families

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced that Sunday's inaugural Ride for Fallen Service Heroes raised $35,000 for the West Virginia National Guard Foundation for Gold Star Families, families who have lost loved ones in defense of our country. Senator Manchin presented the check to the families at a picnic at the West Virginia National Guard Armory following the round-trip motorcycle ride from Charleston to Fayetteville, which was sponsored by the Harley Owners Group … Continue Reading


June 09, 2015

Manchin Speaks Out Against Defense Budget Gimmick to Fund Wars Without Paying for Them

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) delivered remarks on the Senate floor to stress the importance of preventing any additional war funding until Congress gets serious about addressing the nation's budget. "I have always said that being a super power means more than super military might; it means super diplomacy, super restraint and super fiscal responsibility," Senator Manchin said. "The U.S. has - and will continue to have - the greatest military in the world. But in … Continue Reading


June 09, 2015

Manchin Statement On Court Decision To Dismiss Climate Rule Lawsuits

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Manchin (D-WV) released a statement on the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruling that lawsuits from a coalition of states and energy producers challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed carbon emissions rule must wait for the final rule later this summer before challenging it in court. "More than ever before, the overreach of the EPA is taking a toll on West Virginia and other energy-producing states across our … Continue Reading


June 09, 2015

Manchin, Capito, Bipartisan Group of Senators Call on Council to Close the Digital Divide

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) joined a bipartisan effort to ensure the federal government prioritizes high-speed broadband access for rural Americans. In a letter signed by more than a dozen Senators, the Senators pressed Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Co-Chairs of the Broadband Opportunity Council, for a detailed analysis of the various federal broadband initiatives that can be coordinated … Continue Reading


June 08, 2015

Manchin Statement on Today's Opening of Permanent Health Clinic for Mercer County Veterans

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin released a statement on today's opening of Mercer County's permanent Princeton VA Clinic, which will provide greater access to primary care and telehealth services to the growing number of veterans in the area. The clinic has the capacity to serve a total of 1,200 eligible veterans. "As the number of veterans continues to grow in southern West Virginia, it is wonderful that the Princeton VA Clinic is now open for business. It is long overdue, but … Continue Reading


June 05, 2015

Manchin, Ambassador of Qatar Announce $50K Investment in Reconnecting McDowell

Washington, D.C. - Today, at the West Virginia State Capitol, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced that the Embassy of the State of Qatar will make a $50,000 philanthropic investment in Reconnecting McDowell, a comprehensive, long-term initiative to revitalize McDowell County. The funding will go toward ongoing efforts to expand health and social services, promote economic development, improve education opportunities and expand broadband in the local community. The announcement was … Continue Reading


June 04, 2015

West Virginia to Receive More Than $5 Million in AmeriCorps Investments

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced more than $5 million in AmeriCorps investments across West Virginia. The funding includes $3.9 million in grants for West Virginia nonprofits and $1 million in educations scholarships for AmeriCorps members in the state. The grants will also leverage an additional $2.6 million in local matching support. Several West Virginia organizations will receive AmeriCorps funding: The Education … Continue Reading


June 02, 2015

Manchin Statement on Passage of USA Freedom Act

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) issued the following statement after voting in support of the bipartisan "USA Freedom Act of 2015," legislation to reform the National Security Agency's (NSA) surveillance authorities. The bill passed the Senate by a 67-32 vote. "The defense of our country and protection of our civil liberties should always be above politics, and I am pleased that we came together to pass a much-needed, commonsense surveillance reform bill," Senator … Continue Reading


June 01, 2015

Manchin and Capito Announce Funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced more than $10 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for health centers throughout West Virginia to continue supporting healthcare operations and expanding access to care. "All West Virginians deserve access to quality, affordable health care," Senator Manchin said. "This funding will help strengthen and expand treatment services for our … Continue Reading


June 01, 2015

Manchin Calls for Permanent Director to Oversee Pipeline and Crude-By-Rail Safety

Washington, D.C. - Last week U.S. Senators Joe Manchin, (D-W.Va.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) are calling on President Obama to nominate a permanent administrator to head the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), the agency responsible for overseeing pipeline and … Continue Reading


May 27, 2015

Manchin Statement on EPA's Final "Waters of the U.S." Rule

Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, a measure to define which waterways fall under the jurisdiction of the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers under the Clean Water Act. "Today, the EPA is once again dangerously overreaching its boundaries by expanding the definition of water sources it can regulate," Senator Manchin said. "It is … Continue Reading

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