It’s been said before, but we’ll say it again: Members of Congress should have to wear the logos of their corporate interests the way NASCAR drivers wear the logos of their sponsors. Last week, The Dominion Post’s David Beard took a look at Sens. Joe Manchin’s and Shelley Moore ...
Capito one of only 19 to support infrastructure bill We often use this space to hold our politicians accountable. Lately, it has been Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin under our microscope, particularly as Senate launched into a tug-of-war over an infrastructure package. But we ...
by Joseph Gouzd Notice was given on Dec. 11, 2020. Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito didn’t respond until July 2021. On Dec. 11, 2020, Viatris, a global pharmaceutical manufacturing powerhouse gave notice to more than 1,500 people that their lives were to be uprooted in ...
by Paige Looney As you’ve read in every news outlet under the sun, all eyes are on Joe Manchin. With a 50/50 split in the Senate, everyone wants to know how our Democratic/moderate/conservative senator plans to vote. Though Sen. Capito isn’t garnering as much media attention, she ...
So far, President Joe Biden has been a disappointment. Six months into his presidency, with Democratic control of the House and Senate, he has failed on a number of promises. But we have a bone to pick with him over the filibuster, in particular. A single Senate procedure — ...
While we’re on the subject of infrastructure, let’s talk about the bipartisan traditional infrastructure package underway in the Senate. Last Thursday, Sen. Joe Manchin gave a vague but optimistic comment on the package’s progress, saying, “We will continue working hard to ensure ...