I do not know all the answers but I know that it is absolutely crippling West Virginia.
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Manchin expresses concern about the impact of the downturn on West Virginia's economy.
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I ask unanimous consent to enter into a colloquy with my friend, Senator Cruz from Texas. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Ossoff). Without objection, it is so ordered. H.R. 82
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