Jun 6, 2011
You believe that basically we, as a country, could be energy independent if we use the resources we have available?
Joe Manchin
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Joe Manchin is a United States Senator from West Virginia, serving since 2010. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the position of Governor of West Virginia from 2005 to 2010. Manchin is known for his centrist approach and has often positioned himself as a bridge between moderate Democrats and Republicans in the Senate. His legislative focus includes issues such as infrastructure, energy policy, and healthcare.
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Jun 6, 2011
Do you look at the economy at all when you're stating your policies or taking you all's position?
Jun 6, 2011
Diversifying our transportation fuels is a clear benefit to our national and economic security.
Jun 6, 2011
I just think--do you find it appalling that we don't have an energy policy in 2011 in the United States of America?
Jun 6, 2011
We want jobs. We want an economy. We want to be able to compete. We don't want wars around the world. We don't want to continue to be relying on foreign oil.
Jun 6, 2011
Don't you think you're going to displace the jobs and the markets that go with it?
Jun 6, 2011
Dr. Bartis, is there--do you know of any commercial coal to liquid plants in the United States and has any been permitted recently?
Jun 6, 2011
It's clearly appropriate to prioritize our energy security and make greater use of our own abundant resources.
Jun 6, 2011
Don't you think the elected representatives should be leading that and representing the people that they do serve?
Jun 6, 2011
I do appreciate the good work that Senator Barrasso has put into this bill as well as his emphasis on removing the government imposed barriers that are making it harder to develop alternative fuels.
May 25, 2011
The State of West Virginia appreciates the work that you have done and also the assistance that we get in the Older Americans Act and what it's done for our State.
May 25, 2011
What recommendation do you have--I know, Mrs. Carter, from your experience. What recommendation would either one of you have, how we can be more efficient with the dollars we have?
May 25, 2011
But is there anything that we can do that would give you the efficiencies or help you have more efficiencies?
May 23, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed…
May 23, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 195, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A…
May 23, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the President of the Senate be authorized to appoint a committee on the part of the Senate to join with a like committee on the part of the House of Representatives to escort His Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu…
May 23, 2011
there will be a joint meeting of Congress tomorrow at 11 a.m. with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Senators should gather in the Senate Chamber at 10:30 a.m. to proceed as a body to the Hall of the House of Representatives at 10:40 a.m…
May 23, 2011
if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:02 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at 10 a.m…
May 23, 2011
I now ask for their second reading and object to my own request en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The measures will be read for the second time on the next legislative day. ____________________
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