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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving West Virginia Newsletter for Saturday August 31, 2024 ( 4 items )  

After Long Fight, Brown Joins Steelworkers At Future Site Of New Cleveland-Cliffs Transformer Manufacturing Plant In Weirton
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: WEIRTON, W.V. Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined Cleveland-Cliffs leadership and USW Local 2911 members at the site of the future transformer manufacturing plant that Cleveland-Cliffs is building at its former tin mill in Weirton, West Virginia. This facility will employ workers from Jefferson County, Ohio and the surrounding region. Cleveland-Cliffs announced the new electrical transformer manuf  more

Capito Announces Resources to Support West Virginia Fire Departments, First Responders
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, announced funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for 29 fire departments, six first responder organizations, five city governments, and one university in West Virginia. The grants were awarded through FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters   more

Icymi: Manchin Speaks At West Virginia Chamber Of Commerce Business Summit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: White Sulphur Springs, WV Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) spoke at the 88th West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Business Summit to thank local officials and leaders who have helped him in his 42 years of public service as well as discuss his extensive list of bipartisan accomplishments for West Virginia. Senator Manchin also received a resolution of appreciation for his dedic  more

Manchin Statement On Labor Day
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Charleston, WV U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement in honor of Labor Day. "Our great nation was built on the backs of West Virginia's strong, dedicated workforce. A workforce that continues to keep the lights on, educate our children, bolster our economy and ensure our communities are safe and healthy. On Labor Day, we pay tribute to the grit and resilience of our American   more