Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) told the crowd at Gestamp's ribbon-cutting ceremony that he was so proud to be part of the partnership that re-opened the stamping plant for potentially hundreds of good-paying jobs.
Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) enjoyed talking to veterans from West Virginia's second Honor Flight via telecommunications, or Skype. This was his first-ever Skype date.
While Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) traveled around the state, West Virginia veterans drove from Princeton, West Virginia to Washington, D.C. for their Honor Flight -- a free trip to the nation's capital to visit the monuments and memorials dedicated to servicemembers for their service and sacrifice. A veteran teared as Senator Manchin talked to the veterans via telecommunications, or Skype.
Before Senator Manchin talked to Honor Flight veterans from Princeton via telecommunications, his staff accompanied the group on a tour of the United States Capitol.
Honor Flight veterans from Princeton posed in front of the West Virginia monument at the World War II Memorial at the National Mall. They visited with Senator Manchin's staff and skyped with the Senator earlier in the day.
Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) toured the Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies at Shepherd University and presented a framed copy of his statement to the center’s director
Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) congratulated American Public University Systems in Charles Town on the opening of their new energy-efficient finance building.
Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) participated in American Public University System’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of a new energy-efficient finance center.
Senator Joe Manchin's (D-W.Va.) staff members hosted a veterans outreach meeting in Martinsburg. State and local VA representatives answered questions from veterans and their families who were in attendance.
Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) enjoyed participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony at the grand opening of the newly renovated General Aviation Terminal at Yeager Airport in Charleston.
August 17, 2012: Senator Manchin's staff members set up a booth at the West Virginia State Fair to talk to visitors and pass out information on what the Senator has been focusing on to support the people of West Virginia. They will also pass along any comments or concerns to Senator Manchin.
July 27, 2012: Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) viewed the 48-foot-long granite monument of the Upper Big Branch Miners who were killed in a mining explosion.
June 15, 2012: Senator Manchin, along with Alaska's Lisa Murkowski and Oregon's Ron Wyden, met with local delegation members at Mountain Laurel Complex.
June 15, 2012: Senator Manchin welcomes Alaska's Senator Lisa Murkowski and Oregon's Senator Ron Wyden to West Virginia's Mountain Laurel Complex. They discussed the site’s coal mining operations.
May 29, 2012: Senator Manchin (D-W.Va.) met with seniors at the Raleigh County Senior Center to discuss a wide range of issues, including preserving Social Security, getting our financial house in order, our growing national debt and postponing the closure of West Virginia post offices.
May 29, 2012: As Senator Manchin (D-W.Va.) spoke to a reporter, he urged West Virginians to support the Older Americans Act, a law that funds programs like Meals on Wheels, adult day services, caregiver help, legal assistance, transportation and abuse prevention for the elderly.
May 29, 2012: Senator Manchin (D-W.Va.) enjoyed listening to the concerns and ideas seniors discussed during his visit to the Raleigh County Senior Center.
March 23, 2012: While visiting the Eastern Panhandle, when asked, "Will you be our champion and see that cancer research funding is a national priority?" Senator Manchin (D-W.Va.) responded, "Yes I will fight to raise awareness of the importance of cancer research because no family is a stranger to this terrible disease."
March 23, 2012: Senator Manchin (D-W.Va.) showed his Hedgesville pride by wearing a school t-shirt. He told the students that the basketball team's championship is for the whole school, and a reminder of what all students can achieve!
March 23, 2012: Senator Manchin (D-W.Va.) congratulated our State Champs. He told the students that this is something they will remember for the rest of their lives.
March 23, 2012: Senator Manchin (D-W.Va.) visited Charles Town to join an economic development roundtable discussion with the Jefferson County Development Authority.
March 23, 2012: Senator Manchin (D-W.Va.) told Martinsburg High School's Department Chair of Fine Arts, Karen Barrett (right), and the students that the arts should be protected because it really is a window to the soul. He believes it is so important that kids get to express themselves, that they have a way to find themselves.
March 23, 2012: Senator Manchin (D-W.Va.) was so proud of Martinsburg High School's "Good Times" Show Choir, West Virginia's 2012 State Champs. He was so pleased to address this great group of students today and watch them perform.