Press Releases
Manchin Votes Again to End $24 Billion in Oil Subsidies
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) issued the following statement after voting tonight to move forward with a bill to end $24 billion in subsidies for big oil companies and instead invest in mine safety, renewable energy sources and cleaner coal production. "If you believe that oil companies will reduce their prices because taxpayers are giving them billions of dollars in subsidies, then I have some beachfront property to sell you in Farmington, West Virginia," Senator … Continue Reading
March 23, 2012
Manchin Applauds Federal Court Ruling that EPA Cannot Retroactively Veto Spruce Mine Permit
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today released the following statement about the U.S. District Court ruling that the EPA cannot retroactively veto the Spruce Mine permit issued for by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. "I applaud our courts for stating clearly and unequivocally that a bureaucratic agency like the EPA cannot run the lives of hardworking Americans," Senator Manchin said. "I always knew that the EPA's decision to retroactively veto a coal mining permit … Continue Reading
March 23, 2012
Manchin Opens FEMA Office in Logan County
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) tomorrow will visit Logan County to open a Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Recovery Center to help with flooding assistance. The office is scheduled to be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. Logan County is one of three counties in West Virginia that yesterday was confirmed a Presidential Disaster Declaration site. "I am honored to visit Logan County for the opening of this FEMA office," Senator … Continue Reading
March 23, 2012
Manchin Statement on Receiving Additional Federal Disaster Aid for Lincoln, Logan and Mingo Counties
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) made the following statement today about the Presidential Disaster Declaration for Lincoln, Logan and Mingo counties, which were devastated by severe storms, flooding, mudslides and landslides in the past few weeks. "So many West Virginians have lost everything during the last month because of severe weather," Senator Manchin said. "I applaud the swift assistance of all of those involved with granting this declaration, especially … Continue Reading
March 22, 2012
Manchin: Our Mission in Afghanistan is Not Sustainable
Washington, D.C.-In a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) questioned General John R. Allen, Commander of the International Security Assistance Force and Commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan; and the Honorable James N. Miller, Jr., Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy about the United States' continued presence in Afghanistan and the long-term sustainability of the Afghan security forces. Senator Manchin has repeatedly expressed his … Continue Reading
March 22, 2012
Manchin Asks Napolitano for Federal Disaster Aid
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) spoke with and wrote to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano today to underscore West Virginia's critical need for additional federal assistance after more devastating storms caused severe damage in Lincoln, Logan and Mingo counties. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Governor Earl Ray Tomblin has again requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for the affected areas, … Continue Reading
March 22, 2012
Manchin Focuses on Jobs in the Eastern Panhandle
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) tomorrow will visit Berkeley and Jefferson counties to talk about the employment and economic issues facing residents and businesses in the Eastern Panhandle. He will speak with local leaders and community members about current challenges and how everyone can come together to find solutions. "The Eastern Panhandle is an area of our state where we have experienced tremendous growth, but at the same time, I know that folks are still … Continue Reading
March 22, 2012
Manchin: Drug Abuse Hearing Bringing Attention to Misuse and Addiction Problems
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) praised his colleague Senator Jay Rockefeller (also D-W.Va.) for bringing stakeholders together for a Congressional hearing today in Washington, D.C. on the role of Medicare and Medicaid in preventing and treating the overprescribing, misuse of, and addiction to prescription drugs. "I've always said the drug problem has reached epidemic proportions. I don't know of a family that hasn't been affected - either directly or indirectly. This … Continue Reading
March 21, 2012
Manchin Statement on Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Day
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement today to recognize national Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Day, which is being observed today. TBI is a dangerously under-recognized disease that affects many of our military men and women who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since 2001, 320,000 soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan have sustained a brain injury during deployment, and it is the … Continue Reading
March 21, 2012
Manchin Honors Mikulski for Becoming Longest-Serving Woman in Congress
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) delivered a floor speech this afternoon to honor Senator Barbara Mikulski for becoming the longest-serving female member of Congress. In joining his colleagues in paying tribute to the Maryland Senator, Senator Manchin also said that there aren't enough women in the Senate and that he strongly believes Congress needs more women like Senator Mikulski. Senator Manchin's remarks as prepared for delivery are below. M. President, I too … Continue Reading
March 21, 2012
Manchin Meets with Lincoln Co. Emergency Medical Services
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) met today with emergency responders from Lincoln County to discuss ways that the public and private sector can work better together to respond to emergencies. Senator Manchin discussed emergency response with Trish Watson, director of Lincoln County Emergency Medical Services and Carol Webb, who is a supervisor and handles public relations with Lincoln County Emergency Medical Services. Lincoln County is one of several areas in the … Continue Reading
March 21, 2012
Manchin and Rockefeller Push to Keep Postal Service Facilities Open
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin today encouraged the Postal Service to save billions of dollars and raise new revenue before pushing ahead with drastic cuts to post offices and other facilities in West Virginia. In a strongly worded letter to U.S. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe, Rockefeller and Manchin asked Donohoe for details on how the Postal Service is spending its money. "The Postal Service plan would hurt West Virginia communities and jobs," … Continue Reading
March 20, 2012
Manchin Statement on Ryan Budget
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) issued the following statement after Congressman Paul Ryan outlined a broad budget proposal. "The most critical fiscal challenge this country faces is finding a budget solution that will bring people together, not drive them apart. While I appreciate that Congressman Ryan put forth a budget, this proposal hurts our core values and priorities - and it won't win the support of members of both parties," Senator Manchin said. "As I have … Continue Reading
March 20, 2012
Manchin Opposes Spending American Money to Train Afghan Air Force While U.S. Air Force Faces Cuts
Washington, D.C. - In a Senate Armed Services Committee today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) questioned Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley and Chief of Staff General Norton A. Schwartz about why the United States is continuing to build up and train the Afghan Air Force while making cuts to our own Air Force. "I think you would have to understand why some of us are so upset when we're cutting our own Air Force by over 200 aircraft by 2013 while we're building up the Afghan Air … Continue Reading
March 19, 2012
Manchin Urges Quick Review and Approval of a Major Disaster Declaration for Lincoln, Logan, Mingo Counties
Washington, D.C. - In a letter today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) urged the Administration to quickly review and approve Governor Earl Ray Tomblin's request for the declaration of a major disaster for the state of West Virginia after more severe weather hit the state March 15. "The severe storm of March 15 comes on the heels of a destructive weather system that plagued much of the same area less than one month ago," Senator Manchin wrote in the letter. "As a result of relentless … Continue Reading
March 17, 2012
Manchin Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for 11 West Virginia Counties
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today made the following statement about the federal storm damage relief that is on its way to West Virginia for Doddridge, Harrison, Lincoln, Marion, Mingo, Monongalia, Preston, Ritchie, Roane, Taylor and Wayne counties. The federal funds will assist communities across the state that were affected by severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, mudslides and landslides between February 29 and March 5. In addition to touring the damage in … Continue Reading
March 16, 2012
Manchin Statement on West Virginia Legislature’s Action on Century Aluminum
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today made the following statement about the action taken by the West Virginia legislature on a tax-incentive package intended to help reopen the Century Aluminum plant in Ravenswood. "The quick action by Governor Tomblin and the state legislature truly reaffirms that West Virginia is open for business. We are one step closer to getting the Century Aluminum plant in Ravenswood reopened, and putting hundreds of people back to work," … Continue Reading
March 15, 2012
Manchin Applauds Latest Step for Century Retirees, Return of Hundreds of Jobs
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) made the following statement tonight after Century Aluminum retirees voted to accept an agreement that would restore some of their health care benefits, paving the way for the Ravenswood plant to reopen and potentially bring back hundreds of jobs to the community. "As I said on the Senate floor yesterday, I am so proud to represent a state with so much resilience - where the people work together, stick together and we truly fight for … Continue Reading
March 15, 2012
Manchin Statement on Cracker Announcement
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) issued the following statement today about Shell's announcement that it could build a cracker plant 10 miles across the West Virginia border in Pennsylvania: "While we're disappointed that Shell chose to narrow its focus to a Pennsylvania location, we need to work together as a region to develop the Marcellus shale and attract more than one cracker facility," Senator Manchin said. "We know that no matter where any cracker facility is … Continue Reading
March 15, 2012
Manchin Applauds Confirmation of WV Judge Gina Groh to Federal Bench
Washington, D.C. - In a floor speech this afternoon, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) applauded the confirmation of West Virginia's Judge Gina Groh to the federal bench. Judge Groh was confirmed 95-2. Senator Manchin's remarks as prepared for delivery: M. President, I rise today to applaud the confirmation of Judge Gina Marie Groh to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia. As then-Governor of West Virginia, I was honored to have the first female from … Continue Reading
