Senator Joe ManchinVerified account

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I proudly serve the people of West Virginia. Please do not hesitate to contact me to share your commonsense ideas, concerns or if you need assistance.

Joined January 2011

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  1. Read more of my op-ed with Senator Dan Sullivan in ;

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  2. Read more of my op-ed with Senator Marco Rubio in :

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  3. Read more of my op-ed with Senator Johnny Isakson in :

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  4. Read more of my op-ed with Senator Lisa Murkowski in :

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  5. Read more of my op-ed with Senator Susan Collins in :

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  6. These are not Democratic or Republican issues, they're American issues and my colleagues recognize this.

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  7. We've worked together to make sure coal is part of our all-of-the-above energy portfolio, legislation to end the opioid epidemic, repair our broken healthcare system, provide for our veterans and fully fund our military.

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  8. elected me to put their interests above politics and they know I have always done that. Part of that is working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to find areas we agree.

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  9. I spoke at the Education Alliance Summit. Empowering our education leaders with they tools they need to provide the highest quality education to our students is an important investment in the future of . I was honored to participate in today's important discussions.

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  10. I spent the morning honoring West Virginia legend Chuck Yeager at the Yeager Airport air show. Today is the anniversary of Chuck breaking the sound barrier. Thanks to the event organizers for a wonderful day!

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  11. They are more than just places to send and receive mail. I will continue defending rural communities across West Virginia and that includes fighting the privatization of the postal service.

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  12. In , especially in our rural communities, we understand the importance of our post offices. In many small towns, they are the lifelines of their communities and a way to stay connected.

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  13. Given that the POST Plan was undertaken after significant backlash against the previous proposal to close thousands of post offices, it stands to reason that nearly the nearly 500 post offices affected by this plan would be vulnerable to closure if USPS were privatized.

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  14. I co-sponsored a Senate resolution opposing the privatization of the United States Postal Service. Under previous consolidation implemented by the USPS under the Post Office Structure Plan in 2012, 478 post offices around had their hours drastically reduced.

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  15. I will vote to support Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

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  16. has the highest overdose rate per capita of any state in our nation. That’s why I made sure the SUPPORT for Patients & Communities Act included a set aside for states like WV. This language more than tripled the amount of funding coming to our state for this coming year.

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  17. Today I voted to ensure rural airports in receive the funding they need to continue serving the Mountain State. I included language in this year's FAA bill to level the playing field for airports with mountainous terrain.

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  18. I'm thrilled the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee has approved my bill to permanently authorize the Land & Water Conservation Fund. In funds have been used to increase access in the Monongahela National Forest, Harpers Ferry & the New River Gorge.

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  19. Happy 95th birthday to my good friend and West Virginia hero, ! Woody continues to inspire us with his commitment to our country, our state and his fellow Veterans. Join me in wishing him a very happy birthday!

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  20. Last week I visited the traveling replica of the Vietnam Wall Memorial when it stopped in Parkersburg. Thanks to the Special Veterans Project for bringing this special memorial to West Virginia for a few days. It was humbling to see in the Mountain State.

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