Joe manchin news
Joe Manchin is an American politician who has been serving as the senior United States Senator from West Virginia since 2010. Here are some recent news articles and updates about Joe Manchin:
Latest News:
- Manchin opposes Biden's Build Back Better Act: Senator Joe Manchin announced on December 19, 2021, that he would not support President Joe Biden's Build Back Better Act, a sweeping social and climate spending bill. Manchin's opposition effectively killed the bill, which had been a top priority for the Biden administration. (Source: The New York Times)
- Manchin calls for bipartisanship in infrastructure bill: In a speech on December 15, 2021, Senator Manchin emphasized the need for bipartisanship in passing infrastructure legislation, saying that "we need to work together" to get things done. (Source: The Hill)
- Manchin supports COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal workers: On December 8, 2021, Senator Manchin announced that he would support a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal workers, citing the need to protect public health. (Source: CNN)
Recent Statements and Interviews:
- On the Build Back Better Act: "I've always said that I'm willing to work with the President and my colleagues to find common ground, but I cannot support a bill that I believe will harm the very people we're trying to help." (Source: Senator Manchin's statement on December 19, 2021)
- On bipartisanship: "We need to work together, we need to find common ground, and we need to get things done. That's what the American people expect of us." (Source: Senator Manchin's speech on December 15, 2021)
- On COVID-19 vaccine mandate: "I believe that getting vaccinated is the responsible thing to do, and I believe that it's the right thing to do to protect our fellow Americans." (Source: Senator Manchin's statement on December 8, 2021)
Recent Votes:
- Build Back Better Act: Senator Manchin voted against the Build Back Better Act on December 19, 2021.
- COVID-19 relief bill: Senator Manchin voted in favor of the COVID-19 relief bill on March 10, 2021.
- Infrastructure bill: Senator Manchin has not yet voted on the infrastructure bill, which is still pending in the Senate.
Recent Awards and Recognition:
- AARP's "Champion of Seniors" award: Senator Manchin received the AARP's "Champion of Seniors" award in 2021 for his work on issues affecting seniors, including Medicare and Social Security.
- National Association of Social Workers' "Legislator of the Year" award: Senator Manchin received the National Association of Social Workers' "Legislator of the Year" award in 2020 for his work on social welfare issues.
Please note that this information is subject to change and may not be comprehensive.