Joe Manchin actually said...

if a cracker is constructed in West Virginia an additional $3.2 billion would likely be invested in downstream chemical facilities

Manchin highlights potential economic benefits of constructing an ethane cracker in West Virginia.

11/13/2011

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I have been seeing firsthand the jobs that the outdoor recreation economy has brought to rural areas in West Virginia.

However, the COVID-19 pandemic has particularly impacted the outdoor recreation industry.

I want to commend the sponsors of the bills on today's agenda for exploring innovative ways to improve outdoor recreation opportunities.

The outdoor recreation industry generates 1.8 percent of my state's gross domestic product and supports over 18,000 jobs.