Press Releases
Rockefeller, Manchin, Rahall Announce Funding That Will Help Prevent Chronic Disease in West Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin, along with Congressman Nick Rahall (all D - WV), today announced that the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health is receiving $1,883,603 from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help prevent chronic diseases. The funding will help approximately 1.8 million people in West Virginia, including a rural population of 800,000. In July, Rockefeller wrote a letter of support for the West Virginia Bureau for Public … Continue Reading
October 03, 2011
Manchin Votes to Keep Manufacturing Jobs in West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) voted tonight in favor of legislation he cosponsored that would penalize China for manipulating their currency, a practice that experts believe has cost America hundreds of thousands - if not millions - of good-paying jobs in manufacturing. "West Virginia is truly home to some of the hardest working people in the world, and we can compete against anyone - as long as the playing field is fair," Senator Manchin said. "But China's unfair … Continue Reading
October 03, 2011
Manchin, Rockefeller Rahall Announce $1.3M to Support Law Enforcement Jobs in WV
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller and Representative Nick Rahall (all D-W.Va.) today announced that six cities in West Virginia will receive a total of $1,327,255 to hire, keep, and/or rehire law enforcement officers through the U.S. Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office. "With state and local budgets hurting in these tough economic times, it is more important than ever that our local law enforcement agencies have the … Continue Reading
October 03, 2011
Senator Joe Manchin Named West Virginia Sportsperson of the Year
ROANOKE, W.Va. - Because of his outstanding support of hunting and fishing initiatives in the state during his time as governor, and because of his continuing support of those initiatives in the U.S. Senate, Sen. Joe Manchin recently was named West Virginia Sportsperson of the Year by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and the West Virginia Wildlife Federation. The award was presented by DNR Director Frank Jezioro during West Virginia's Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing … Continue Reading
September 30, 2011
Rahall, Rockefeller, Manchin Announce Funding for Expanding Healthcare in West Virginia
BECKLEY, W.Va. - U.S. Representative Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.), along with Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin (both D-W.Va.), Friday announced federal funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to promote capital investments in health care providers and to increase access to preventive dental services. "Working together in public-private collaborations can help bring more accessible, quality health care to the children and families who need it most," said Rahall, who is the top … Continue Reading
September 29, 2011
Rockefeller and Manchin Call for Naming October as National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Jay Rockefeller, Chairman of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, and Joe Manchin today announced their support of a resolution designating October 2011 as National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month. As West Virginia faces one of the highest rates of prescription drug abuse in the country, this designation would help reinforce the need to raise awareness of this epidemic in the state and throughout the country. National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month has … Continue Reading
September 28, 2011
Tomorrow: Manchin To Early Vote
Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) tomorrow will cast his ballot for the special gubernatorial election at 10 a.m. at the J. Harper Meredith Building in Fairmont. He will later attend the Preston County Buckwheat Festival. THURSDAY, September 29, 2011 Early Vote When: 10 a.m. Where: First floor, J. Harper Meredith Building (Directly behind the Marion County Courthouse), 200 Jackson Street, Fairmont What: Senator Manchin will early vote in the special … Continue Reading
September 28, 2011
Rockefeller, Manchin, Rahall Announce Funding for Job Training and Workforce Development in Huntington
WASHINGTON, D.C - Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin, along with Congressman Nick Rahall (all D - WV), today announced that Mountwest Community and Technical College in Huntington has received $5 million in funding to develop programs to help people who have lost their jobs find employment by providing them with targeted job training that meets specific industry needs. The grant, which is being awarded through the Department of Labor (DOL), will enable the college to educate and train … Continue Reading
September 28, 2011
Rockefeller, Manchin, Rahall Announce Federal Funds to Protect Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
WASHINGTON, D.C - Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin, as well as Congressman Nick Rahall, today announced $1,998,033 in federal funding to help communities and organizations in West Virginia protect survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence, and make sure they have access to needed support "It is absolutely essential that every West Virginia family is safe and secure," said Rockefeller. "These awards will enable our communities throughout the state to help survivors of sexual … Continue Reading
September 27, 2011
Manchin, West Virginia Congressional Delegation Call for Federal Action to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse
Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today said that fighting drug abuse in West Virginia and across the nation remains a top priority, and affirmed his support for that goal along with the West Virginia Congressional delegation in a letter sent to White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director R. Gil Kerlikowske on the need to continue efforts to combat prescription drug abuse in West Virginia. Senator Manchin met with Director Kerlikowske on Sept. 20 … Continue Reading
September 27, 2011
Manchin, Rockefeller, Rahall Announce more than $1.2 Million for Background Checks on Health Care Providers
Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller, along with Representative Nick Rahall, (all D-W.Va.) today announced that the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources will receive more than $1.2 million from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Program to conduct background checks on health care workers who are directly involved with patients. The funding will identify efficient, effective and economical practices for long term care facilities and … Continue Reading
September 26, 2011
Manchin Proposes Amendment to Pay For Disaster Relief with $1.6 Billion in Afghanistan Funding
Washington, D.C. - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today said that the petty, partisan squabbles that define Congress must end, and he offered an amendment to pay for the Federal Emergency Management Agency by eliminating $1.6 billion from programs that will fund nation building in Afghanistan. Senator Manchin expressed his enormous frustration - and that of the American people - at watching our nation's leaders engaged in yet another political exercise - … Continue Reading
September 26, 2011
Manchin Announces Third ‘Commonsense Connections’ Week: 'Your Government, Your Voice'
Washington, D.C. - In keeping with his philosophy of retail government, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that his office will launch its third "Commonsense Connections" Week - "Your Government, Your Voice" - beginning Tuesday, October 11. Representatives from Senator Manchin's office will travel to every county in West Virginia to meet with constituents and hear their commonsense priorities and concerns, as well as their ideas for how to cut spending, reform government, and … Continue Reading
September 26, 2011
Manchin-Sponsored Legislation to Roll Back EPA’s Cement MACT Rule Would Save Construction Jobs
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is sponsoring bipartisan legislation to protect cement and construction industry jobs across America. The Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act (S. 1610) directs the Environmental Protection Agency to re-propose and finalize a more reasonable Cement MACT rule that gives the industry enough time to comply with the new emission standards. "With tens of thousands of good American jobs on the line, now is not the time to inflict … Continue Reading
September 26, 2011
Rahall, Rockefeller and Manchin Announce Federal Grant to Expand Substance Abuse Services
BECKELEY, W.Va. - U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.), along with Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin III (both D-W.Va.), announced today federal funding has been awarded to expand substance abuse and mental health treatment services to women, children and families in southern West Virginia. "Innocent lives are at stake every time an expectant mother abuses her body with drugs. This funding helps turn tragic living into triumphal family life for parents and children alike. Every family … Continue Reading
September 26, 2011
Senate Passes Manchin-Sponsored Legislation to Reduce Fraud in Small Business Contracting, Improve Disabled Veterans’ Access to Contracts
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today applauded Senate passage of the Small Business Contracting Fraud Prevention Act of 2011, which was first introduced by his Republican colleague Senator Olympia Snowe (R-Maine). The bipartisan, commonsense bill is designed make sure only qualified small businesses win contracts with the federal government, and the legislation places special emphasis rooting out fraud from businesses claiming they are controlled by disabled veterans. … Continue Reading
September 26, 2011
Manchin, Rockefeller Announce Nearly $5 Million for Housing Projects Across West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller (both D-W.Va.) today announced that five projects across West Virginia will receive nearly $5 million to help low-income families find good-paying jobs, as well as to redevelop part of downtown Ranson to create 150 jobs and improve infrastructure. These funds are administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. "Creating jobs and getting Americans back to work are key to rebuilding America and boosting our … Continue Reading
September 23, 2011
On Senate Floor, Manchin Says President Obama’s Deficit Plan Falls Short of Bipartisan Approach
***PATHFIRE, FTP, Audio, Web Video Included*** Manchin pushes super committee to make reforms for tax fairness and deficit reductions of at least $4 trillion Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today called for a bipartisan approach to deficit reduction and said that the President's recommendations unveiled this week fall short of what the country needs to put its fiscal house in order. Senator Manchin also called on all members of Congress to keep their summer agreement … Continue Reading
September 23, 2011
Rahall, Rockefeller, Manchin Announce Funding to Build Civic Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.), along with Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin (both D-W.Va.), Friday announced federal funding for the West Virginia Development Office to increase leadership development and civic entrepreneurship in ten West Virginia counties. "There are a lot of creative ideas in some of our most challenged economies in West Virginia, and I daily hear good suggestions from individuals and organizations throughout the counties this … Continue Reading
September 23, 2011
Manchin Votes to Support Workers Whose Jobs Have Been Lost to Foreign Trade
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today voted to renew and extend Trade Adjustment Assistance, which provides needed training, assistance and job opportunities for West Virginians and any American worker who has lost their jobs because of foreign trade. While workers look for new jobs, Trade Adjustment Assistance offers several benefits and services, including job training, job search and relocation allowances, income support, and assistance with health care premium costs. … Continue Reading
