U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia
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Recent News About U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia
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More conservatives say Manchin shouldn't support 'power grab' election legislation
CHARLESTON – In an opinion piece, two conservatives say U.S. Senator Joe Manchin shouldn’t support the latest version of the For the People Act because his fellow Democrats have turned the election legislation into a power grab. -
Criticism of Biden economic policy ... from an unlikely source
The bottom line is that all the wage increases Americans enjoyed over the last five years have evaporated and they’re now making less, in inflation-adjusted terms, than they were before the pandemic. This translates to an annual $1,000 loss for the average West Virginia household. -
Study: Inflation in 2021 eats $1,000 from W.Va. family income
CHARLESTON – Inflation just this year has eaten up all of the wage increases working Americans have gained in the last five years, according to a Harvard economist and former key adviser to President Obama. For the West Virginia household, that means nearly a $1,000 annual loss. -
Manchin, Capito show bipartisan deal possible
While the infrastructure negotiations in Washington might have pivoted to include a broader group of negotiators, West Virginia’s senators, Democrat Joe Manchin and Republican Shelley Moore Capito, deserve recognition for the progress and achievements made toward striking a bipartisan infrastructure deal. -
Manchin votes for revised version of S1 elections bill; Republicans block it from advancing
WASHINGTON - Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin voted today with his party to proceed with elections legislation he had vowed to oppose. But a vote on a watered down S1 failed to advance as a Republican filibuster failed to carry the legislation forward without a necessary 60 votes. -
Poll: Most West Virginians agree with Manchin opposing election law rewrite and ending filibuster
CHARLESTON - A weekend poll of likely West Virginia voters shows strong support for Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin's opposition to two controversial proposals - the sweeping HR1/S1 election law bill and ending the filibuster. -
Manchin revealing details of his plan to revise Democrats' voter rights legislation
WASHINGTON – Sen. Joe Manchin is pushing a plan to revise the Democrats’ election and voter rights bill. -
Manchin leverages his power position into clout, helping West Virginia
CHARLESTON – Earlier this year, as Joe Biden became president, another Democrat was being touted as the most powerful man in Washington. Six months later, West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is living up to that moniker. -
Coalition of AGs sue U.S. Treasury over tax cut provision in COVID relief package
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is part of a 13-state coalition that has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Treasury regarding states’ ability to cut taxes despite a provision in the most recent COVID-19 release package. -
Morrisey not happy with U.S. Treasury response to tax cuts question
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said he is not satisfied with the U.S. Treasury Secretary’s response to his joint effort with other states to seek confirmation that the most recent COVID-19 stimulus bill does not strip states of their well-established authority to tax or not tax their citizens. -
Morrisey wants to make sure stimulus bill doesn't affect states' right to cut taxes
CHARLESTON — Three state Attorneys General, including West Virginia's Patrick Morrisey, are leading a 21-state coalition seeking immediate confirmation that the most recent COVID-19 stimulus bill does not strip states of their well-established authority to tax or not tax their citizens. -
On principle, Manchin should support statehood for Puerto Rico
HURRICANE – West Virginia became a state because they stood on principle. Originally a part of Virginia, they rejected the rebellion of the Confederacy in favor of membership in the Union. It is fitting that a key West Virginian could have a pivotal role in standing on principle and helping add another state to the union – Puerto Rico. -
Manchin poised to become one of the most important Washington players in wake of Georgia results
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is poised to become one of the most important players in Washington if the Democrats manage to grab the two Georgia Senate seats. -
Manchin backs Petsonk over Morrisey in race for West Virginia Attorney General
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin has endorsed Democratic challenger Sam Brown Petsonk in the West Virginia Attorney General race. -
'Good News' not so good for Richwood students
The “good news” in Manchin’s tweet is not so good for Richwood High children and families, most of whom do not live in the city of Richwood, but in outlying communities like Fenwick, Craigsville and Nettie. -
Local newspapers continue to keep us informed
WASHINGTON – For as long as our great nation has existed, newspapers have been part of the fabric that strengthens our democracy and makes our communities stronger. -
More families represented by attorney in Clarksburg VAMC allegations
CHARLESTON — A Charleston attorney is now representing the families of five veterans whose deaths were deemed suspicious as part of the ongoing investigation into incidents that happened at the Clarksburg Veterans Administration Medical Center. -
Bresch set to be deposed in EpiPen multidistrict litigation
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A document in a multidistrict lawsuit against Mylan involving EpiPen marketing and sales practices lays out plans to depose Mylan CEO Heather Bresch. -
State to receive $35 million in federal funds to fight opioid epidemic
CHARLESTON — West Virginia will receive more than $35 million from the federal government to help in its fight against the opioid crisis. -
Americans for Prosperity launches campaign thanking Manchin, Mooney for opposing budget act
CHARLESTON — Americans For Prosperity-West Virginia has launched a digital campaign today thanking U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney (R-Charles Town) for opposing the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019.