Joe Manchin took a chance. He signed off on the partisan Inflation Reduction Act, and even appeared with President Joe Biden at the bill signing ceremony, knowing […]
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In light of strong opposition, Manchin pulls permitting reform bill from Senate’s continuing resolution to fund government
MORGANTOWN – In the face of strong opposition to her permitting reform bill, Sen. Joe Manchin announced late Tuesday afternoon he was pulling it from inclusion in […]
Reforming the Electoral Count Act should not
be controversial
The U.S. House of Representatives last week passed a bill to reform how Congress certifies electors after a presidential election. That bill (or a similar but slightly […]
Washington puts its chips on chips
Should Washington push an “industrial policy”? That is, should the U.S. government get involved in promoting certain domestic industries? Darn straight it should. And that goes double […]
Congressional candidates Mooney, Wendell, take questions from The Dominion Post Editorial Board
MORGANTOWN – Congressional candidates Alex Mooney and Barry Wendell fielded a series of questions from The Dominion Post this week. Here is a look at some of […]
Transportation chief tells senators about possibilities of federal bill
West Virginia’s transportation secretary, whose personal style usually means draping his necktie around his shoulders, went traditional and formal Wednesday while telling a congressional committee about how […]
Manchin permitting reform bill is introduced: A look at the highlights
MORGANTOWN – Sen. Joe Manchin’s permitting reform bill – the Energy Independence and Security Act – was introduced and put into the hands of senators on Wednesday. […]
Manchin promotes his permitting reform bill at the Capitol; says it will be available Wednesday
MORGANTOWN – Sen. Joe Manchin went to bat Tuesday for his permitting reform bill during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol and on the Senate floor. […]
Congress must act now to protect marriage equality
The proposed federal Respect for Marriage Act would enshrine marriage equality, ensuring the rights of same-sex and interracial couples. The legislation passed the U.S. House earlier this […]
Time crunch for Biden’s judicial picks
by Carl P. Leubsdorf The controversial rulings in the Trump documents case by a Florida federal judge nominated by the former president — and the prospect that […]
