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Manchin restates opposition to 'overtly politicized' federal takeover of nation’s election laws
In a recent commentary, West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat, reiterated his opposition to what he views as federal seizure of the states' authority to establish their own election laws, the so-called For the People Act embodied in House Resolution 1 and Senate Bill1.
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Manchin pushing for $11 federal minimum wage
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is aspiring to amend the coronavirus stimulus package to mandate an $11 federal minimum wage, $4 less than the hourly minimum proposed by President Joe Biden.
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W. Va.Democrat opposes Biden’s nominee for budget director
Neera Tanden’s confirmation as head of the Office of Management and Budget seems in doubt as Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) declares that he will oppose it.
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Manchin writes Biden to reconsider decision on Keystone Pipeline
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) wrote President Joe Biden urging him to allow the Keystone XL Pipeline project to continue.
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Manchin says Democrats need Republican support in COVID-19 relief bill
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) warned Democrats against trying to pass a COVID-19 relief bill without any Republican support.
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Manchin urges Democrats, Republicans to work together
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) urged lawmakers to work together after the Senate run-offs in Georgia cost Republicans control of the Senate.