Joe Manchin III
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Joe Manchin III is a prominent American politician serving as a United States Senator from West Virginia. A member of the Democratic Party, he has held this position since 2010. Manchin is known for his centrist views and often emphasizes bipartisanship in his legislative efforts. He has been involved in various key issues, including infrastructure, energy policy, and veterans' affairs, reflecting his commitment to the needs of West Virginians. His approach often seeks to balance progressive and conservative priorities, making him a notable figure in the Senate.
Jun 1, 2023
If you look at the chart that you showed, Senator Manchin, we, today, have sufficient generation to meet the anticipated needs of our system.
Jun 1, 2023
We will need to slow down the retirement or restriction of existing generation until replacement capacity is deployed.
Jun 1, 2023
I know my colleague Senator Barrasso has legislation to change that, and I am also working on legislation to address this glaring omission.
Jun 1, 2023
Let me be clear--a requirement to use CCUS with a refusal to issue CCUS permits is a shutdown requirement.
Jun 1, 2023
Today we are going to continue this Committee's ongoing oversight of the reliability challenges facing our electric grid.
May 11, 2023
We have to have the horsepower to run the country for today with the investments to develop and mature the technologies for tomorrow.
May 11, 2023
We are going to get it done. It is imperative, and we lead the rest of the world.
May 11, 2023
There is an overwhelming bipartisan recognition that our current permitting system is not working.