Press Releases
Manchin Statement on New HHS Ruling
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) released the following statement about the Administration's new HHS ruling: "While I review the specific provisions of this proposal, I hope that the people of West Virginia on both sides of this issue share their concerns with me. As I have said before, I want to make sure that the First Amendment of the Constitution is protected and no religious institution will be required to pay for contraceptives when it violates their views. I … Continue Reading
February 09, 2012
Manchin, Rubio Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Religious Exemption for Contraception Coverage
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) today will introduce bipartisan legislation, called the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 2012, that would repeal the Obama Administration's mandate requiring religious employers to cover contraception for their employees under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Last week, Manchin sent a letter to President Obama, explaining his strong opposition to the mandate that he called "a direct affront to … Continue Reading
February 08, 2012
Monday: Manchin to Hold First Senate Aging Committee Hearing in West Virginia
West Virginians are invited to attend Charleston, W.Va.- Members of the public are invited to join U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, at a meeting that will bring together officials working in the local, state and federal aging networks. During the field hearing Monday, witnesses will testify and answer questions on how to best strengthen and improve services and programs for seniors in West Virginia and across the nation. U.S. Assistant … Continue Reading
February 07, 2012
Manchin, Kirk Unveil the Senate Veterans Jobs Caucus
Senator Jon Tester will also join caucus Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today announced that they have formed the bipartisan Senate Veterans Jobs Caucus, which will work to decrease the unemployment rate of the nation's 857,000 veterans who are currently looking for work. Senator Jon Tester (D-Mont.) has also joined the caucus. "As you know, one of the few issues that unifies Congress is giving veterans the benefits and respect they … Continue Reading
February 06, 2012
Manchin Votes for FAA Extension to Modernize Transportation, Create Jobs, Attract Economic Growth
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today voted in favor of a four-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration. The bill has passed the House of Representatives. "While this bill is not perfect, and I have concerns about the impact of some provisions, this is a bipartisan compromise that will help businesses and communities in our great state - and throughout this nation - protect jobs, create jobs, and attract new entrepreneurs and business. In a … Continue Reading
February 03, 2012
Manchin to National Park Service: You Must Protect Hunting, Fishing
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) sent a letter to the Director of the National Park Service this week asking for written assurances that West Virginia's hunting and fishing heritage would be protected if any new parks are created in the state, or he would withdraw his support for a survey of areas in and around Tucker County. "Without unequivocal statements from the National Park Service that allay my concerns and those of my constituents, I will not support this effort … Continue Reading
February 03, 2012
Rockefeller, Manchin Announce Funding for West Virginia Caregivers and Nurses
WASHINGTON, D.C., - Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin (both D - WV) today announced that the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) awarded two new grants totaling $98,000 in West Virginia. The money will help expand membership at the Faith in Action National Network (FIANN) in Wheeling and assist the New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program's efforts to address West Virginia's nursing shortage. "I am grateful to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for doing so much to address health … Continue Reading
February 02, 2012
Manchin Votes for Final Passage of Stock Act to Ban Insider Trading in Congress
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today voted for final passage of the STOCK (Stop Trading On Congressional Knowledge) Act, a measure that would prohibit members of Congress and their staff from using inside knowledge to profit by trading on Wall Street. The bill passed the Senate 96-3. "I am pleased that a large, bipartisan group of Senators have come together to support this commonsense measure that will hold members of Congress accountable to those we represent," … Continue Reading
February 02, 2012
Manchin Proposes Commonsense Legislation to Protect Hunting Rights on Federal Lands
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and his Republican colleague Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today introduced bipartisan legislation that protects open access and the rights of recreational hunters and fisherman on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Forest Service Lands. "As Governor, and now as Senator from the great state of West Virginia, I have always sought to preserve and enhance the tradition of hunting that is so important to our state and its people," Senator … Continue Reading
February 02, 2012
Manchin, Rockefeller Announce $140,553 for Volunteer Fire Departments Across West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller (both D-W. Va.) announced today that three fire departments across West Virginia will receive $140,553 in funding through the Department of Homeland Security's 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The funds will go toward operations and safety, and can be used to purchase training and personal protective equipment for wellness and fitness, as well as to make health and safety modifications to stations and … Continue Reading
January 31, 2012
Manchin Questions Why Commonsense Keystone XL Pipeline Has Become a ‘Political Football’
Experts join business and labor in agreeing that building the pipeline will create good-paying jobs in America Video is available here: ManchinEnergyRedo.mp4Audio is available here: http://goo.gl/dK2yR Washington, D.C. - In a hearing of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee today on the country's energy outlook for 2012, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin questioned experts about why the Keystone XL pipeline has become a "political football" when everyone agrees it would create jobs and reduce … Continue Reading
January 30, 2012
Manchin Votes for Stock Act
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) voted tonight to prohibit members of Congress and their staff from using inside knowledge to profit on Wall Street. The Senator released the following statement about his vote in favor of the STOCK (Stop Trading On Congressional Knowledge) Act. "The ability and opportunity to serve the American people is truly a privilege, and we must treat that privilege with the utmost respect. The STOCK Act will reinforce the simple fact that no member … Continue Reading
January 30, 2012
Manchin, Bipartisan Group Introduce Legislation to Approve the Keystone XL Pipeline
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and a bipartisan group of 43 other Senators today announced that they will introduce legislation to create American jobs by approving the Keystone XL pipeline project under Congress's authority enumerated in the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Section 8. The Keystone XL pipeline project would transport oil from Canada to the United States. The project has earned the strong support of both business and labor, and this … Continue Reading
January 30, 2012
Hoeven-Lugar-Vitter, Bipartisan Group of Senators to Introduce Legislation to Approve the Keystone XL Pipeline
WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Richard Lugar (R-Ind.), David Vitter (R-La.) and a total of 44 senators today announced that they will introduce legislation to approve the Keystone XL pipeline project under Congress's authority enumerated in the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Section 8. The bipartisan group of senators committed to working together to advance this critical project for the United States. Hoeven, Lugar and the other senators have been … Continue Reading
January 26, 2012
Manchin Will Vote to Reject $1.2T Increase that Would Raise U.S. Debt Limit to $16.4 Trillion
For the first time since World War II, total U.S. debt now exceeds the gross domestic product Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), who became the first Senate Democrat to announce he would vote against raising the debt ceiling without a long-term fix in place last March, said today that he will vote against the latest debt ceiling hike. The $1.2 trillion increase would be the second highest in history and would allow U.S. debt to reach $16.4 trillion by the end of the … Continue Reading
January 26, 2012
Rockefeller, Manchin Say Goodwin will be Asset in U.S. Relationship with China
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin today announced that Senate leaders have agreed to nominate Carte Goodwin to a two-year term on the United States-China Economic Security Review Commission. The appointment became effective this month. The Commission plays an important role in studying trade between the U.S. and China, and determining whether there are national security or economic implications. The Commission's work is geared toward an annual report for the … Continue Reading
January 24, 2012
Manchin Statement on State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) released the following statement about the State of the Union address tonight. "As the President outlined tonight - and as the American people know all too well - our nation faces grave economic and social challenges. While I was very pleased to hear the President talk about bringing much-needed manufacturing jobs back to America, retraining workers with the right skills for good-paying jobs, and putting fairness into our tax system, I … Continue Reading
January 24, 2012
Manchin on State of the Union: ‘Time to Work Together’
***Audio, Video included*** Senator will also keep seat open to honor his good friend Senator Mark Kirk of Illinois as he recovers from a stroke Broadcast-quality video is available here: HD - http://gp1d.senate.gov/sdmc/Manchin/012412_MANCHIN_PRE_1_FTP.M2TSD - http://gp1d.senate.gov/sdmc/Manchin/012412_MANCHIN_PRE_1_FTP.MPG Audio is available here: http://gp1d.senate.gov/sdmc/Manchin/012412_MANCHIN_PRE_1_RADIO.mp3 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) released the … Continue Reading
January 24, 2012
Manchin Statement on Return Home of All West Va.’s National Guard Units
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) issued the following statement about the return of all of West Virginia's National Guard units for the next few weeks. All of the state's National Guard units are back in the country for the first time since September 11. "I am so pleased that for the first time since September 11, all of West Virginia's National Guard units are back home," Senator Manchin said. "Even though they'll only be home for few weeks before the next unit is … Continue Reading
January 23, 2012
Manchin Statement on Senator Mark Kirk’s Medical Condition
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today made the following statement after learning that his dear friend Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) is in the hospital after suffering a stroke. "Senator Mark Kirk is my dear friend and truly a great American, so when I left him a message today, I told him that he can't take too much time off because the American people and I truly need him here to help change Washington and our country for the better. While I'll miss him at the State of … Continue Reading
