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Senator Manchin speaks to House Subcommittee on Energy & Power
A few weeks ago, Senator Manchin (D-WV) appeared before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Energy and Power to speak about bipartisan draft legislation that he has prepared with Congressman Ed Whitfield (R-KY). The Manchin-Whitfield legislation, addresses the Environmental … Continue reading
Manchin’s message: Some “facts about coal”
Senator Manchin’s July 22 message is a powerful reminder about the “facts of coal.” In it he discusses some of the popular misconceptions about coal, the costs of the war on coal, and why he voted against Gina McCarthy as … Continue reading
Consol forced to lay off workers as EPA holds up permits
More economic and social damage being wrought by the EPA’s continuing war on coal. Consol Energy, Inc. is being forced to lay off 145 workers and cease much needed infrastructure work in Mingo County West Virginia as chronic EPA inaction … Continue reading
W.Va. Senator Joe Manchin comments on EPA revocation of Spruce Mine permit
“The EPA is setting a dangerous precedent with this decision,” Manchin said. “According to the EPA, it doesn’t matter if you did everything right, if you followed all of the rules. Why? They just change the rules. But what the … Continue reading