Jun 8, 2023
The Government Accountability Office recently reported that smoke from U.S. wildfires now makes up 30 percent of the United States emissions of particulates.
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.
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Jun 8, 2023
Some of my colleagues on the Committee, particularly those from the western states, have much more firsthand experience with the impact of wildfires than some of us.
Jun 1, 2023
Today we are going to continue this Committee's ongoing oversight of the reliability challenges facing our electric grid.
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
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
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
We will need to slow down the retirement or restriction of existing generation until replacement capacity is deployed.
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.