Press Releases
Manchin, Coburn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to hold Pentagon Accountable for Financial Audit
Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) today introduced the "Audit the Pentagon Act of 2013," a bill that provides incentives for the Department of Defense, which is the only Federal agency that has never fully complied with financial management laws, to meet its audit schedule while also instituting consequences for further failure to follow the law. "The United States of America has - and will continue to have - the greatest military in the world. … Continue Reading
September 13, 2013
Manchin, Rockefeller Announce Funding for the West Virginia Manufacturing Extension Partnership
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Senator Joe Manchin and Senator Jay Rockefeller, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today announced $465,700 in federal funding for West Virginia University to continue supporting the West Virginia Manufacturing Extension Partnership. This program provides important advisory services to the state's local businesses and manufacturers so they can become more competitive and innovative. "Investing in our manufacturing industry is a … Continue Reading
September 12, 2013
Manchin, Rockefeller, Rahall Announce $24 Million FCC Award to Expand Broadband in Rural Areas
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, along with Senator Jay Rockefeller, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Congressman Nick Rahall, today announced a multi-million dollar federal award that will support expansion of broadband infrastructure and high-speed Internet access to at least 40,000 rural homes and businesses in West Virginia. "Investing in ways to improve Internet access and broadband services will help West Virginia businesses become … Continue Reading
September 11, 2013
Manchin Statement on 12th Anniversary of September 11
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) issued the following statement on the twelfth anniversary of September 11th. "A dozen years later, the memories of 9/11 are still very real for Americans - the terrible images of the Towers falling, the Pentagon in flames and the smoldering field in rural Pennsylvania. It was a day when all Americans shared a terrible tragedy. But it was also a day that united us as never before. And as much as it changed our country, it also showed how … Continue Reading
September 10, 2013
Manchin Statement on Syria Agreement to Sign Chemical Weapons Convention
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) issued the following statement on Syria agreeing to sign the Chemical Weapons Convention. "I am encouraged that the Syrian regime has agreed to sign the Chemical Weapons Convention, declare their chemical weapons and join the international community. I have said from the start that being a super power means more than super military might; it means super diplomacy and super restraint. This is the first step in the important process of … Continue Reading
September 10, 2013
Manchin, Rockefeller, Rahall Announce DOT Funding for Logan County Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller along with Rep. Nick Rahall (all D-W.Va.), Tuesday announced Logan County Airport has been awarded $200,000 by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to install weather reporting equipment. "I am pleased that the Logan County Airport will receive critical funding to upgrade its weather information system in order for our state to remain competitive, attract new jobs and provide the safest and most reliable transportation … Continue Reading
September 09, 2013
Manchin, Rockefeller, Rahall Announce Significant Funding for Community Development, Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller, along with Congressman Nick Rahall, today announced more than $23 million in federal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for community development, affordable housing, and homelessness prevention and relief in West Virginia. "In West Virginia, we understand the value of helping one another, especially in times of struggle," said Manchin. "We need to do everything we can to make sure that our neighbors … Continue Reading
September 06, 2013
Manchin Helps to Raise Awareness of Veterans' Mental Health Services
Washington, D.C. - With military suicide rates at record highs, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) urges West Virginians and Americans nationwide to support veterans in crisis and spread the word about VA mental health services during Suicide Prevention Month this September. "The men and women who have bravely served the best country in the world are our heroes - plain and simple. We must never forget their patriotism, their courage and their sacrifices. They've risked their lives so that we … Continue Reading
September 05, 2013
Manchin Statement on Syria
"The decision to use U.S. military force is one of the most serious decisions I have ever made. Over the past few weeks I have heard the concerns from thousands of West Virginians on the situation in Syria. This past week, I have attended hearings before the Senate Armed Services Committee, which I am a member, and the Senate Foreign Relations Committees, of which I am not a member, to hear Secretaries Hagel and Kerry, and General Dempsey testify. I have attended classified briefings by the … Continue Reading
September 03, 2013
Manchin Seeks West Virginians Opinions on Syria
My statement on Syria: http://1.usa.gov/15z682q I want to hear from West Virginians on what, if any, military action should be taken. Your feedback is invaluable as Congress debates this critical national security issue. Please email me at Syriaopinions@manchin.senate.gov; Tweet me @Sen_JoeManchin and use #Syria; or Send me a Facebook message on … Continue Reading
September 02, 2013
Manchin Statement Celebrating Labor Day
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) issued the following statement onLabor Day. "Today, we honor the hardworking men and women who keep West Virginia and our greatcountry running every day," Senator Manchin said. "As we spend time with familyand friends, let us take a moment to celebrate our strong, diverse anddedicated workforce that has built America from the ground up. Americans havetirelessly fought to make this country the best country in the world. Let'scommemorate our … Continue Reading
September 01, 2013
Manchin to Suspend WV Events to Return to Washington for Syria Briefings
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) released the following statement on suspending his West Virginia events following Labor Day to return to Washington to attend briefings on the situation in Syria. "The decision to authorize the use of U.S. military force and weapons is one of the most difficult that a country can make, and is not one that should be made without all the available facts or without the consultation of Congress. I am pleased that the President decided to seek … Continue Reading
August 30, 2013
Manchin Statement on Military Action in Syria
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on Syria after a secure briefing from the White House. "I am deeply concerned by the use of chemical weapons in Syria against innocent people, but after over a decade of war in the Middle East, there needs to be compelling evidence that there is an imminent threat to the security of the American people or our allies before any military action is taken. I do … Continue Reading
August 29, 2013
Manchin, Rockefeller, Rahall Announce Federal Funding for City of Princeton Law Enforcement
BECKLEY, W.Va. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller, along with U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (all D-W.Va.), Wednesday announced federal funding for the City of Princeton Police Department to enhance the Detective Bureau's ability to serve and protect the community. "It is so important to invest in our state police to make sure they have the necessary resources and tools to protect our local residents," Manchin said. "I'm pleased to announce that this grant will help our crime-fighting … Continue Reading
August 28, 2013
Manchin, Rockefeller, Rahall Announce Funding for West Virginia Airports
WASHINGTON D.C.- Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, along Congressman Nick Rahall (all D-WV), today announced more than $6 million in federal funding awards for airport improvements in Barbour, Berkeley, Braxton, Greenbrier, Harrison, Marion, Mercer, Monongalia, Nicholas, Raleigh, Randolph, Upshur, and Wood Counties. "Transportation infrastructure is a commonsense investment to create jobs," said Manchin. "By … Continue Reading
August 27, 2013
Manchin, Rockefeller, Rahall Announce Funding to Encourage STEM Studies at Bridgemont Community & Technical College
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller, along with Congressman Nick Rahall, today announced $617,500 in federal funding for the Bridgemont Community and Technical College to provide scholarships for talented students in its applied and engineering technology programs. The funding comes from the National Science Foundation (NSF)'s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program, which gives grants to colleges and universities to use toward … Continue Reading
August 23, 2013
Manchin, Rockefeller, Rahall Announce Rental Assistance For Veterans Struggling with Homelessness
WASHINGTON D.C.- Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller, along with Congressman Nick Rahall, today announced more than $105,000 in federal funding to Raleigh County to provide rental assistance for homeless veterans. "Whether it is finding them a place to live or helping them get a good-paying job, we should do all that we can to provide our brave and honorable veterans with the best care and treatment as they return home," Manchin said. "These courageous Americans have risked their lives … Continue Reading
August 21, 2013
Manchin Pleased with Court Decision to Maintain Health Benefits for Retirees and Their Families
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today issued the following statement regarding the United States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Eighth Circuit for overturning the St. Louis judge's opinion that Peabody could stop paying retirees their health care benefits. "Today's decision confirms what I, and most West Virginians, believe is just common sense: that miners are entitled to the benefits they have earned and companies are required to keep the promises they have made. … Continue Reading
August 16, 2013
Manchin, Rockefeller, Rahall Announce Funding for Logan and Mingo Counties
Logan, W.Va. - Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller, along with Rep. Nick Rahall,(all D-W.Va.), Friday announced Federal funding for Logan and Mingo Counties to upgrade first responder equipment and facilities. "Our law enforcement and first responders put themselves in the line of danger each and every day for the safety of West Virginians," said Manchin. "It is important to provide them with the resources and tools necessary to respond efficiently. This funding will greatly benefit the … Continue Reading
August 16, 2013
Manchin Statement on Patriot Coal and UMWA Agreement
Charleston, W.Va. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) issued the following statement in response to the Patriot Coal and United Mine Workers of America agreement reached today: "In today's toxic environment, it is easy to be against compromise and walk away from negotiations. It is encouraging to see our labor and corporate leaders stand up, come together and find a solution necessary to preserve thousands of jobs, restore and protect the health and pension benefits that hardworking miners … Continue Reading
