Press Releases
Rahall, Rockefeller, Manchin Announce $2.3 Million USDA Rural Development Funding for Southern West Virginia
BECKLEY, W.Va. - Applauding the economic and health and safety benefits to rural communities, U.S. Representative Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.), along with Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin (both D-W.Va.), Tuesday announced federal funding for multiple water infrastructure and development projects in southern West Virginia. "This infrastructure funding is an investment in building a brighter, more prosperous future for our children and grandchildren," said Rahall. "By investing in our … Continue Reading
August 16, 2011
Manchin Statement on Passing of Bishop Bernard Schmitt
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin today released the following statement about the passing of Bishop Bernard Schmitt. "Gayle and I want to express our deepest sympathy to the family and loved ones of Bishop Bernard Schmitt, a man I considered a dear friend," Senator Manchin said. "His loss is mourned not only by the Catholic community, but by the entire state of West Virginia. Bishop Schmitt was one of the most compassionate leaders I have ever known, and has been a trusted … Continue Reading
August 15, 2011
Manchin, Rockefeller Announce $141,670 in Funding to Combat Drug Activity, Support Law Enforcement in West VA.
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller (both D-W.Va.) today announced that West Virginia will receive a total of $141,670 to support a broad range of activities intended to combat illegal drug activity as well as prevent and control crime. "In the last few weeks, I've heard from many local business owners that the drug problem is hurting their ability to hire and keep employees, and in this tough economy, we have to do everything in our power to help improve the jobs … Continue Reading
August 15, 2011
Manchin to Wrap 'Rebuilding America' Tour with Town Hall Meeting in Clarksburg
Additional stops are planned for Marshall and Wetzel County Courthouses Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) will tomorrow conclude his "Rebuilding America" tour with a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. at the Waldomore in Clarksburg. Since beginning the tour in Charleston last week, Senator Manchin has visited about 20 counties to speak with business and labor leaders, students and residents about their commonsense concerns, priorities and ideas to spur job growth and create … Continue Reading
August 12, 2011
Friday: Manchin Takes 'Rebuild America' Tour to West Virginia State Fair
***NEW EVENTS ADDED NEXT WEEK*** Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) will today take his "Rebuilding America" tour to the West Virginia State Fair, the Pocahontas County Courthouse and downtown Marlinton. During these visits he will speak with residents about their commonsense concerns, priorities, and ideas to spur job creation and create certainty in our economy. "This week I am talking about how we can rebuild America - and spur the type of job creation and economic … Continue Reading
August 11, 2011
Manchin Statement Honoring Washington, W.Va. Hero Chief Petty Officer Nicholas H. Null
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) released the following statement today honoring Chief Petty Officer Nicholas H. Null of Washington, W.Va., whose name was released as one of the 30 U.S. soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan over the weekend. "The entire state of West Virginia joins the family and loved ones of Chief Petty Officer Null in mourning the loss of a true hero," Senator Manchin said. "Chief Petty Officer Null put his life on the line to defend … Continue Reading
August 10, 2011
Manchin Highlights Business Expansion at Aurora Flight Sciences
Manchin also hosts 'Coffee and Common Sense' event at Say-Boy Steakhouse in Fairmont Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) applauded the success of Aurora Flight Sciences at a ribbon cutting today for their new hangar and manufacturing facility in Bridgeport, on the third day of a 20-county swing through West Virginia for "Rebuilding America" Week. "The technology you create and build here is so critical for our national security, especially as we need to draw down our … Continue Reading
August 10, 2011
Rockefeller, Manchin Announce $225,704 Grant to Strengthen Nursing Workforce Across West Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin today announced that universities and organizations across the state will receive a total of $225,704 to expand nursing education, training, and diversity in West Virginia. "The funding for these programs helps take a major step forward in preparing West Virginia's future nurses," said Rockefeller, Chairman of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care. "Nurses play such a critical role and they are the ones that make our … Continue Reading
August 09, 2011
Wednesday: Manchin to Highlight Business Expansion at Aurora Flight Sciences, Deliver Keynote Address At Marion County Chamber of Commerce Annual DInner
Manchin will host 'Coffee and Common Sense' event at Say-Boy Steakhouse Restaurant in Fairmont He will also visit Doddridge and Ritchie County Courthouses Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) will kick off a busy day of events focused on economic growth and job creation on Wednesday morning with a "Coffee and Common Sense" event in Fairmont as part of his "Rebuilding America" Week. Manchin will then attend the ribbon cutting on a new hangar and manufacturing facility … Continue Reading
August 09, 2011
On Day 2 of "Rebuilding America" Week, Manchin Holds 'Coffee and Common Sense' in Parkersburg, Visits with Manufacturers in Williamstown
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today met with nearly two dozen manufacturers at Hino Motors in Williamstown as part of his "Rebuilding America" Week, and talked about the need for job creation and economic policies that create certainty and restore confidence. "We need to stop talking about what's wrong with our business climate and start talking about what's wrong with our jobs climate," said Senator Manchin, before asking the manufacturers about the greatest … Continue Reading
August 08, 2011
On Day 2 of 'Rebuilding America' Week, Manchin to Visit with Manufacturers in Williamson
***NEW EVENTS ADDED, BOLDED BELOW*** He will also visit Pleasants and Tyler Counties Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) on Tuesday will visit with manufacturing interests at Hino Motors in Williamson as part of his "Rebuilding America" Week. Throughout the week, Senator Manchin will meet with business and labor leaders, students, manufacturers and residents during events in at least 20 counties. During these events, Senator Manchin will highlight a multi-pronged, … Continue Reading
August 08, 2011
West Virginia Congressional Delegation Warns Postmaster General on Impact of Proposed Consolidations on West Virginia
BECKLEY, W.Va. - U.S. Representative Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) Monday announced that all five Members of West Virginia's Congressional Delegation have joined together to voice concerns to the Postmaster General about the potential closure of 150 post offices across the State and urged a careful examination of the proposal that takes into account the broad impact on the community and mail delivery services in addition to the cost savings to the Postal Service. "Forcing rural communities in our … Continue Reading
August 08, 2011
Launching 'Rebuild America' Week, Manchin Focuses on Need to Create Jobs, Restore Confidence in U.S. Economy
Announces his request to Majority Leader Reid to serve as a member of the bipartisan, bicameral committee that will identify future deficit reduction solutions this fall Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today launched a statewide tour of West Virginia focused on the need to rebuild America and strengthen our future with a commitment to job creation and rebuilding our economy. Manchin began his "Rebuild America" Week with a meeting at the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce … Continue Reading
August 05, 2011
Manchin: Invest in America, Stop Spending Hundreds of Millions in U.S. Taxpayer Dollars for Development in China
Washington, D.C. - Emphasizing that this nation's efforts should be focused on rebuilding America, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today joined a bipartisan group of his Senate colleagues in a commonsense call to end U.S. development aid to China, which is now the world's second-largest economy. Since 2001, the U.S. has provided more than $275 million in direct assistance to China for projects such as expanding internet access and improving public transportation. In addition, China receives … Continue Reading
August 04, 2011
Manchin: Time to Focus on Rebuilding America--August Work Schedule Included
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) on Monday will launch a statewide tour of West Virginia focused on the need to rebuild America and strengthen our future with a commitment to job creation and rebuilding our economy. Senator Manchin will meet with business and labor leaders, students, manufacturers and residents during events in at least 20 counties. During these events, Senator Manchin will highlight a multi-pronged, commonsense legislative strategy for job creation and … Continue Reading
August 01, 2011
Manchin Statement on Debt Ceiling Deal
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) released the following statement about the bipartisan compromise deal to cut spending and reduce the deficit. "While the American people had to witness a needlessly dysfunctional partisan political process, they have a reason to be optimistic. I will support this bipartisan compromise because it opens a commonsense pathway to work toward fixing our long-term spending and debt problems, while protecting vital programs like Social … Continue Reading
August 01, 2011
Rockefeller, Manchin, Capito, Rahall Applaud $5 Million Grant For West Virginia Regional Technology Park
CHARLESTON, W.VA. - Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin, along with Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito and Congressman Nick Rahall, today applauded an announcement that the West Virginia Regional Technology Park (Tech Park) will receive a $5.25 million grant from the federal government to renovate a major lab building on the South Charleston campus. Rockefeller, Manchin, Capito and Rahall worked on behalf of the Tech Park to get the grant. This award, which comes through the state … Continue Reading
July 28, 2011
Manchin: Washington May Be Broken, But It Will Not Break Me
Manchin makes clear he will not vote for current Reid or Boehner debt ceiling proposals, saying each fails to provide a commonsense, long-term debt fix Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today delivered a speech on the Senate floor urging the President, his fellow Senators and Members of the House of Representatives to come together around a bipartisan, long-term debt fix that will prevent this nation from defaulting and being handed a devastating downgrade in its AAA … Continue Reading
July 27, 2011
Manchin, Colleagues Warn Obama: Arms Treaty Must Not Infringe on Gun Rights
Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) has called on President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to guarantee the Second Amendment rights of all law-abiding Americans while negotiating the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty, which must be ratified by the Senate. Senator Manchin joined his Senate colleagues, led by Senator John Tester (D-Mont.) in a letter stating that that the arms trade treaty must not "in any way regulate the domestic manufacture, possession, or … Continue Reading
July 26, 2011
Manchin Statement About USPS Plans to Potentially Close 150 Post Offices in West Va.
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today issued the following statement about the U.S. Postal Service's plans to study 150 post offices in West Virginia for potential closure as part of an effort to close a $20 billion budget gap. "While I understand that families and businesses are facing tough financial choices in a difficult economic climate, I urge the Post Office to make every effort to maintain services to the people who need them most," Senator Manchin said. "I … Continue Reading
