Press Releases
Friday: Manchin to Join Special Guest Randy Moss for Second Annual Charity Basketball Game at Kenneth "Honey" Rubenstein Juvenille Center
Charleston, W.Va. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) will join special guest Randy Moss, a native West Virginian, for a basketball game to benefit youth at the Kenneth "Honey" Rubenstein Juvenile Center in Tucker County. Senator Manchin enjoyed playing in the charity game last year and appreciates the Rubenstein Center's tremendous work in West Virginia to benefit at-risk youth. Second Annual Basketball Game at the Kenneth "Honey" Rubenstein Juvenile Center. When: 7 p.m. Where: … Continue Reading
March 25, 2011
On Final Day of "Our Values, Our Priorities" Tour, Manchin Calls for Energy Independence to Help Create Jobs
***Photo Attached*** Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today wrapped up a weeklong tour of the state with an event at Westover All-Star Express, a local gas station, to focus on creating jobs and achieving energy independence. "Washington has failed to make it a priority to adopt a national energy policy, and every West Virginian has to pay the price at the gas pump," Senator Manchin said. "If we truly value our nation's future and if we are dedicated to job creation, … Continue Reading
March 24, 2011
Friday: Manchin Wraps Up "Our Values, Our Priorities" Week With a Focus on Creating Jobs and Energy Independence
10:30 a.m.: Press conference at Westover gas station to discuss high energy prices 11:30 a.m..: Visit to U.S. Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory 2:30 p.m.: Town hall meeting in Fairmont Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) will tomorrow wrap up a weeklong tour of the state with events focused on creating jobs and achieving energy independence and a town hall meeting in Fairmont. In light of the ongoing budget negotiations in Washington, Senator … Continue Reading
March 24, 2011
Manchin Promotes Job Opportunities at Tech Park
**Photo Available** South Charleston, W. Va. -- U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) told entrepreneurs that he is committed to creating good-paying new jobs in the state -- especially in partnership with small businesses - in a forum led by U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development John Fernandez and Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va). "As Governor, I was proud to bring people together to create the Tech Park, both as a public-private partnership to invest in West Virginia's … Continue Reading
March 24, 2011
Thursday: Manchin to Highlight Small Businesses on Day Four of 'Our Values, Our Priorities' Week
Washington, D.C. - On Day Four of the "Our Values, Our Priorities" tour, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today will highlight the importance of small businesses to West Virginia's economy with visits in Braxton County and at a roundtable in Charleston with the U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development John Fernandez. "I worked in small businesses all my life, and I know they are the job engine of our state and their importance in communities across West Virginia and to … Continue Reading
March 23, 2011
Manchin Announces National "Silver Alert" Legislation to Keep Seniors Safe
**Photo Available** Washington, D.C. - Building off of a successful West Virginia program, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that he will introduce federal legislation to create a National Silver Alert network to help local and regional efforts to search for missing adults. "The Silver Alert is something we did - and did well - in West Virginia," Senator Manchin said. "And as I have said all along, part of my pledge to you as your U.S. Senator is to take the commonsense … Continue Reading
March 23, 2011
Wednesday: Manchin to Introduce Major Legislation to Protect Nation's Seniors
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, will announce today that he will introduce federal legislation to improve seniors' quality of life as part of "Our Values, Our Priorities" Week. He will debut the measure, which he first enacted successfully as governor of West Virginia, following a roundtable with seniors in Charleston. "When I think about what this country values, keeping our promises to our seniors is one of our … Continue Reading
March 22, 2011
Manchin Visits Head Start Facility in Dunbar
**Photo Available** Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today visited a Head Start facility in Dunbar to discuss the program with teachers after the U.S. House of Representatives vote to decimate funding for the program. "Our kids are a priority," Senator Manchin said. "Our America values taking care of the children who have a tougher start in life, and that's why Head Start is so important. Some in Washington want to blindly hack at our budget with no sense of our values … Continue Reading
March 21, 2011
Tuesday: Manchin's 'Our Values, Our Priorities' Week to Focus on Strengthening Our Families
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) will tomorrow focus on strengthening our families as part of "Our Values, Our Priorities" Week. Senator Manchin is traveling the state this week and highlighting a different issue each day: creating jobs, strengthening our families, protecting our seniors, growing small businesses and achieving energy independence. After the U.S. House of Representatives voted to decimate funding for Head Start, Senator Manchin will visit a Head Start … Continue Reading
March 21, 2011
Monday: Manchin Launches "Our Values, Our Priorities" Week
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) will launch today a weeklong tour of West Virginia that will focus on "Our Jobs, Our Priorities." Manchin will highlight the priorities of job creation, getting our fiscal house in order, strengthening our families, protecting our seniors, growing small businesses and achieving energy independence. He will kick off his travels and introduce the focus for the week with a speech to students at the University of Charleston at 10 a.m. today. … Continue Reading
March 21, 2011
Manchin: I Will Vote Against Raising the Debt Ceiling Without A Real Budget Plan
**Photo Available** Manchin will reach out to West Virginians on a different issue every day this week. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today launched a weeklong tour of West Virginia that will focus on "Our Values, Our Priorities." In a speech at the University of Charleston, he emphasized the need for Washington to face our fiscal reality head-on, to determine this nation's priorities, and to make the difficult decisions that will solve America's financial challenges. … Continue Reading
March 18, 2011
Rockefeller, Manchin Announce $463,289 in Funding for Fire Departments Across West Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin (both D-W.Va.), today announced that the following fire departments throughout West Virginia will receive a total of $463,289 as part of the most recent round of funding under the 2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The following fire departments were awarded grants: Benwood Volunteer Fire Department ($118,938) City of Logan Fire Department ($55,575) Huttonsville-Mill Creek Volunteer Fire Department … Continue Reading
March 17, 2011
Manchin Votes for $6 Billion in Budget Cuts
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today released the following statement after voting for a Continuing Resolution that calls for $6 billion in cuts to the federal budget over the next three weeks. The bipartisan measure will keep the government running through April 8. The measure passed 87-13. "I've said throughout this budget process that everyone - the President, Republicans and Democrats - must come together to figure out a commonsense, bipartisan plan to create jobs … Continue Reading
March 16, 2011
Manchin Questions Administration's Handling of New Regulations That Would Kill Coal Mining Jobs
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) has requested that the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hold an oversight hearing to investigate the Office of Surface Mining's proposed stream protection regulations for coal operations after the Obama Administration said it was "unhappy" with an analysis that concluded the rule could kill tens of thousands of jobs. In a bipartisan letter, U.S. Sens. Manchin, John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) pointed out to the … Continue Reading
March 16, 2011
Manchin Cosponsors Legislation to Help Keep Manufacturing Jobs in West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) has cosponsored legislation to clarify that the United States can charge import taxes on goods that come from countries known to illegally undervalue their currency. The Chinese government has a demonstrated track record of manipulating their country's currency, keeping the value of the yuan artificially low in order to reduce the price of their exports. This practice gives China an unfair trade advantage over foreign competitors. As a … Continue Reading
March 15, 2011
Manchin Statement on Frank Buckles Funeral
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today released the following statement honoring Frank W. Buckles, the longest surviving U.S. veteran of World War I. Buckles was laid to rest today at Arlington National Cemetery in a ceremony with full military honors. "America said goodbye to one of our nation's true patriots today, and to the last member of a fine generation of Americans," Senator Manchin said. "I am appreciative that both the President and Vice President paid their … Continue Reading
March 11, 2011
Manchin, Rockefeller Announce $71,100 in Rural Development Funds for Projects in West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - United States Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller (both D-W.VA) today announced that the Gassaway Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., the Coalton Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. and the Calhoun County Commission will receive $28,000, $18,900 and $24,200 respectively to make important improvements that will benefit their communities. The funding comes through the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Development Economic Impact Initiative Grant Program and their … Continue Reading
March 11, 2011
Manchin Statement on Tragedy in Japan
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today released the following statement after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. "My thoughts and prayers, and those of all West Virginians, are with the people of Japan today. They are true friends to our great state, and we will be there to assist them through this tragic disaster. My staff also stands ready to help any West Virginians who have concerns or need help with loved ones in Japan." # # … Continue Reading
March 10, 2011
Rockefeller, Manchin Announce $708,500 in U.S. Department of Transportation Funding for West Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin III (both D-W.Va.), today announced that the City of Ranson in Jefferson County will receive $708,500 in grant money through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant program. "This announcement marks another important step forward in developing West Virginia's transportation infrastructure," said Senator Rockefeller, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, … Continue Reading
March 10, 2011
Manchin Urges Navy Secretary to Preserve Parkersburg High School Junior ROTC Program
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) has sent a letter to Secretary of the Navy Raymond E. Mabus, Jr. expressing his disappointment in the Navy's decision to disband the Parkersburg High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps at the end of June 2011, and urging Secretary Mabus to do all he can to keep the program active. "West Virginia is one of the most patriotic states in our great country, and our young people should have every opportunity not just to serve … Continue Reading
