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Senator Joe Manchin
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U.S. Senator for #WV. Chairman of . Please do not hesitate to contact me to share your commonsense ideas, concerns or if you need assistance.
West Virginia, USAmanchin.senate.govJoined January 2011

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Please, Mr. President – have you no decency and respect? Dr. Fauci has served the American people for 6 administrations – both Democrats and Republicans. He has always prioritized the health and safety of the American people.
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I was appalled to see our nation’s prized monuments used for a political rally last night. Our White House and National Mall belong to the American people, not the Republican, Democratic or any political party.
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Pres. Trump - no Democrat has worked harder in a bipartisan way in the hopes that you would succeed. The people of WV know exactly who has worked day & night for the last 5 years to secure their healthcare & pensions & it wasn’t you.
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After meeting with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, considering her record, and closely monitoring her testimony and questioning before the Senate Judiciary Committee this week, I have determined I intend to vote for her nomination to serve on the Supreme Court. My full statement:
Senators have a constitutional obligation to advise and consent on a nominee to fill a Supreme Court vacancy and this is a responsibility I take very seriously. Just as I have with previous Supreme Court nominees, I met with Judge Jackson and evaluated her qualifications to be a Supreme Court Justice. After meeting with her, considering her record, and closely monitoring her testimony and questioning before the Senate Judiciary Committee this week, I have determined I intend to vote for her nomination to serve on the Supreme Court.
Judge Jackson’s record and career are exemplary. Judge Jackson was educated in our public school system and, through her hard work, graduated with academic honors from Harvard University and Harvard Law School. She went on to clerk for three federal judges of varying political ideologies at every level of our federal judiciary, including the Supreme Court. She spent time practicing at private law firms and served on the U.S. Sentencing Commission. She also served as an Assistant Federal Public Defender – defending those who cannot afford legal representation which is a pillar of our judicial system. She served as a U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Columbia and as a D.C. Circuit Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals before being nominated to serve on the Supreme Court.
Her wide array of experiences in varying sectors of our judicial system have provided Judge Jackson a unique perspective that will serve her well on our nation’s highest court. During our meeting, she was warm and gracious. On top of her impressive resume, she has the temperament to make an exceptional jurist. Notably, Judge Jackson and her family spend a great deal of time in West Virginia and her deep love of our state and commitment to public service were abundantly clear. I am confident Judge Jackson is supremely qualified and has the disposition necessary to serve as our nation’s next Supreme Court Justice.
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Defund the police? Defund, my butt. I'm a proud West Virginia Democrat. We are the party of working men and women. We want to protect Americans' jobs & healthcare. We do not have some crazy socialist agenda, and we do not believe in defunding the police.
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WATCH: I toured facilities across #WV today to thank our postal workers. People need their medicine, checks, & their ballots. That's why I filed the POST Act to prevent post office closures during the #COVID19 pandemic. Now is not the time to play politics with our mail.
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The Inflation Reduction Act is not a Democratic or Republican bill. It's a bill for America. We have an opportunity to lower drug costs for seniors, lower ACA health care premiums, increase our energy security & invest in energy technologies - all while reducing our national debt
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My hospitals need to stay open and my healthcare workers need to be protected first. But it seems like the Republican proposal is more focused on the big corporations and the health of Wall Street than the healthcare of the people in rural America and Main Street.
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This isn’t the first time an out-of-stater has tried to tell West Virginians what is best for them despite having no relationship to our state. Millions of jobs are open, supply chains are strained and unavoidable inflation taxes are draining workers’ hard-earned wages as the price of gasoline and groceries continues to climb. Senator Sanders’ answer is to throw more money on an already overheated economy while 52 other Senators have grave concerns about this approach. To be clear, again, Congress should proceed with caution on any additional spending and I will not vote for a reckless expansion of government programs. No op-ed from a self-declared Independent socialist is going to change that.
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GAZETTE-MAIL EXCLUSIVE: @SenSanders says "We need every Democrat," calls for Manchin to support Build Back Better Bill. Read the op-ed 👉wvgazettemail.com/opinion/op_ed_
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After meeting with Mike Pompeo, discussing his foreign policy perspectives, & considering his distinguished time as CIA Director & his exemplary career in public service, I will vote to confirm Mike Pompeo to be our next Secretary of State.
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The Inflation Reduction Act is the product of years of bipartisan conversations about the most impactful ways to produce more energy domestically, bring down energy and healthcare costs and pay down our debt. The IRA achieves this without raising taxes.
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I am shocked that after the worked for almost a year in a divisive & partisan way to take healthcare away from almost 200k WVians, bankrupt our hospitals & push tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans & huge corporations that he would come to #WV & continue partisan attacks.
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Voting whether or not to remove a sitting President has been a truly difficult decision, and after listening to the arguments presented by both sides, I have reached my conclusion reluctantly. My full statement:
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I am urging the Senate to conduct a fair, bipartisan impeachment process. Please comment below or contact my office with your questions and concerns by emailing impeachment@manchin.senate.gov or calling 202-224-3954.
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By all accounts, the threat posed by record inflation to the American people is not “transitory” and is instead getting worse. From the grocery store to the gas pump, Americans know the inflation tax is real and DC can no longer ignore the economic pain Americans feel every day.
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12 hours is not sufficient. He is a danger to our democracy and should be banned from for the next 14 days. Cc:
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This means that the account of @realDonaldTrump will be locked for 12 hours following the removal of these Tweets. If the Tweets are not removed, the account will remain locked.
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The VA has already been successfully negotiating for lower prescription drug prices for Veterans. My bill, the Inflation Reduction Act, will empower Medicare to negotiate drug prices, saving $100 billion, and will cap Medicare beneficiaries' out-of-pocket costs at $2,000 per year
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Today I will vote to confirm William Barr to be the next Attorney General because he is well-qualified and I am confident that he will faithfully execute the duties of the chief law enforcement officer of the United States of America.
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This morning I tested positive for COVID-19. I am fully vaccinated and boosted and am experiencing mild symptoms. I will isolate and follow CDC guidelines as I continue to work remotely to serve West Virginians.
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Let me be clear: I will not vote to pack the courts & I will not vote to end the filibuster. The U.S. Senate is the most deliberative body in the world. It was made so that we work together in a bipartisan way. If you get rid of the filibuster, there's no reason to have a Senate.
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Despite this, my R friends have made clear they’re completely unwilling to support this bill under any condition. None of their amendments would change that. For this reason, I’ll vote to protect the integrity of the IRA regardless of the substance of their fake amendments.
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Choosing to put politics and political elections above the health of our Democracy is unconscionable. And the betrayal of the oath we each take is something they will have to live with. My statement on the January 6th Commission vote:
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What’s happening today in the Senate is disgusting. Once again, Mitch McConnell is letting politics determine the work of the Senate by refusing to allow the Senate to vote on my common sense amendment to protect healthcare access for those with pre-existing conditions.
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WE HAVE A DEAL: I'm proud to have worked with & my Senate colleagues to build a bipartisan infrastructure framework that will usher our nation's infrastructure into the 21st century. This $579B framework would represent the largest infrastructure investment in US history.
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Households earning $400,000 per year or less & small businesses will NOT see an increase in the chances that they are audited by the IRS because of the Inflation Reduction Act. I will NOT allow the IRS to harass taxpaying West Virginians or WV small businesses.
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ICYMI: It makes no sense at all for us to import energy from hostile actors when we're blessed w/ abundant supply of natural resources here at home. We must immediately increase our oil & gas production - and that means both the Administration & industry must step up to the plate
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It’s an honor to have in West Virginia today to join our roundtable discussion with local, state and federal leaders on ways to address the opioid epidemic. We must all work together to stop dangerous drugs from entering our country & help those who suffer from addiction.
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WATCH: In my lifetime, I have never seen the United States of America in a more just war. Our purpose is to defend freedom and fight for democracy, and that's why we’re supporting Ukraine every step of the way as they defend their country & their way of life.
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The Biden administration is breaking its word to the American public by ignoring the text of the #InflationReductionAct to pursue its radical climate agenda. Let me be clear: if this continues, I'll do everything in my power to stop them — including voting to repeal the IRA.
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WATCH: The Inflation Reduction Act does NOT raise taxes - it closes loopholes that huge corporations with more than $1B in annual revenues exploit to pay zero in federal taxes. Claims that this bill will raise taxes on everyday Americans & small businesses are simply not true.
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Inflation is real, and I hear from West Virginians every day about how inflation is impacting their lives. The Inflation Reduction Act will help West Virginia seniors, increase our energy security, and unclog our supply chains - while reducing our national deficit by $300 billion
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I applaud Senator Flake's decision to rise above the partisan circus on display during this entire process. It is what is right and fair for Dr. Ford, Judge Kavanaugh, and the American people.
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Thank you for taking this action. We must come together as a country to heal and find a common path forward.
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After close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them we have permanently suspended the account due to the risk of further incitement of violence. blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/c
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Inflation is the biggest concern I hear about from West Virginians. We cannot continue to add fuel to the inflation fire. The Inflation Reduction Act will bring down the national deficit — and it will NOT raise taxes on families making $400,000 or less or small businesses.
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WATCH: I will not support risking our energy security and reliability by depending on hostile nations like Iran and Venezuela to produce for us when we have here in America the abundant natural resources that our nation and our allies desperately count on.
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WATCH: It makes no sense at all for the United States to be buying millions of barrels of Russian oil and other petroleum products while Russia attacks the free and sovereign nation of Ukraine. That's why I'm calling on to immediately stop all imports from Russia.
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I'm wholeheartedly opposed to any policy that allows innocent children to be separated from their parents. I'm signing onto the Keep Families Together Act but I'm actively working with my Republican colleagues to find solutions to the issues that aren't addressed in the bill.
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President Biden's framework is the product of months of negotiations and input from all members of the Democratic Party who share a common goal to deliver for the American people.
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Professor Christine Blasey Ford deserves to be heard and Judge Kavanaugh deserves a chance to clear his name. Both have said they are willing to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee and I hope they will be given the opportunity to do that as quickly as possible.
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For years, I have worked across the aisle to determine the most effective way to increase domestic energy production, lower energy and healthcare costs, and pay down our national debt without raising costs for working Americans.
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Harry Reid was a quintessential public servant. He served the people of Nevada for decades and was a giant in the United States Senate. My prayers are with his family and friends as they mourn this incredible loss.
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#ICYMI: In my lifetime, I have never seen the United States of America in a more just war. Our purpose is to defend freedom and fight for democracy, and that's why we’re supporting Ukraine every step of the way as they defend their country & their way of life.
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Now, more than ever, we must enter a new era of bipartisanship in Washington. With tight margins in the House & Senate, Ds & Rs are faced with a decision to either work together to put the priorities of our nation b4 partisan politics or double down on the dysfunctional tribalism
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It makes no sense at all for us to continue to import energy from foreign adversaries like Russia. The time for leasing pauses has come & gone. We MUST unleash our abundant natural resources to secure our energy independence, protect our allies & put an end to Putin's brutal war.
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Senator Isakson was one of the most decent human beings I ever had the pleasure of knowing. His career was one of public service, not self service. Georgia has lost a favorite son and our country has lost a true patriot. My heart is with his family and everyone who loved him.
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I am glad to see & ban the President from their platforms through the end of his presidency. I am once again urging to immediately suspend the account for the next 13 days in the interest of public safety. @TwitterSafety
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We believe the risks of allowing President Trump to continue to use our service during this period are simply too great, so we are extending the block we have placed on his Facebook and Instagram accounts indefinitely and for at least the next two weeks.
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Mr. President, enough is enough. The American people expect us to do the business of our country like responsible adults. Let’s start working together as Americans to protect healthcare for those with preX conditions, solve the opioid crisis & fix our crumbling infrastructure.
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WATCH: During this season of giving and reflection, Gayle and I are reminded of the importance of family, the source of life’s greatest joys and deepest bonds. As this year comes to a close, let us all reflect on our many blessings as we celebrate with family & loved ones.
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The federal government has no business telling me – or any American family – how to cook dinner. That’s why I’m proud to lead a bipartisan bill with to ensure Americans decide how to cook in their own homes.
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill represents a historic investment in West Virginia’s infrastructure – around $6 billion over the next 5 years. Here are some of the investments that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill will bring to #WV:
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I'm hopeful the President's statement tonight will allow us to immediately reopen gov, put WVians back to work & start negotiating long-term immigration reform. I look forward to working w/my GOP & Dem colleagues to make this happen so that we can end this shameful shutdown.
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Coach Saban is exactly right: you cannot throw the filibuster out and expect the legislative process to work better. I wholeheartedly agree with the coaches that "Our democracy is at its best when all Americans are encouraged to participate."
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If you're tired of high gas prices, help is on the way. The Inflation Reduction Act invests in American energy production that will lower gas and home energy prices. We can and will produce more & cleaner energy right here at home.
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Judge Barrett’s nomination and the confirmation process are far from business as usual in the U.S. Senate. I cannot support the nomination of Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court on the eve of a Presidential election. Read more in today's :
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The Inflation Reduction Act will lower healthcare costs for West Virginians. By empowering Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices, the U.S. will save nearly $100B per year, and beneficiaries' costs will be capped at $2,000 per year.
The Inflation Reduction Act lowers healthcare costs for millions of Americans through policies that protect consumers and hold drug companies accountable.
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Sarah Bloom Raskin's previous public statements have failed to satisfactorily address my concerns about the critical importance of financing an all-of-the-above energy policy to meet our nation’s critical energy needs. I'm unable to support her nomination to Board
Now more than ever, the United States must have policy leaders and economic experts who are focused on the most pressing issues facing the American people and our nation - specifically rising inflation and energy costs. I have carefully reviewed Sarah Bloom Raskin’s qualifications and previous public statements. Her previous public statements have failed to satisfactorily address my concerns about the critical importance of financing an all-of-the-above energy policy to meet our nation’s critical energy needs. I have come to the conclusion that I am unable to support her nomination to serve as a member of the Federal Reserve Board.
The Federal Reserve Board is not an institution that should politicize its critical decisions. This is a 10-year term to perhaps the most important independent body that is tasked with ensuring the stability of the American economy. At this historic moment for both the United States and the world at large, it is imperative the Federal Reserve Board preserves its independence and steers clear of any hint of partisanship. Instead, the Federal Reserve Board must remain hyper focused on ending the inflation taxes hurting working families and getting more workers off the sidelines and back into the economy. The time has come for the Federal Reserve Board to return to its defining principles and dual mandate of controlling inflation by ensuring stable prices and maximum employment. I will not support any future nominee that does not respect these critical priorities.
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It makes no sense at all for us to import energy from hostile actors when we're blessed w/an abundant supply of natural resources here at home. We must immediately increase our oil & gas production - and that means both the Administration & industry must step up to the plate.
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WATCH: It's senseless to risk our energy security and reliability by depending on immoral actors like Iran and Venezuela to produce for us. Instead, the federal gov't must encourage - not inhibit - responsible oil and gas production to keep America and our allies safe and secure.
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Thank you All American 6, Major General Donahue, and welcome home to all our troops. I’m thankful for all of our brave servicemembers who have proudly served our nation in the War on Terror. May God be with all of those who served.
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The last American soldier to leave Afghanistan: Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue, commanding general of the @82ndABNDiv, @18airbornecorps boards an @usairforce C-17 on August 30th, 2021, ending the U.S. mission in Kabul.
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