U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) kicked off a week long tour across
the mountain state by celebrating the National Guard. He spent
President's Day with the West Virginia National Guard Adjutant General,
Maj. Gen. James Hoyer at the Center for National Response's Memorial
Tunnel Training Complex. They were recognizing the recent legislation
elevating the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to the Joint Chiefs of
Staff.
"I am so proud that I can tell our nation's military
leaders that I come from West Virginia, because it is well-known that
our Guard is the best in the country," said Sen. Manchin. "I truly
believe that the Guard will play a critical role in helping this country
get our financial house in order because our Guard members do the same
work that we currently overpay contractors to perform. It's just common
sense that we should turn to the Guard as we look to live within our
means."
The theme of Sen. Manchin's visit is "Our Values, Our
Priorities." His focus is recognizing West Virginia's strong
businesses, creating jobs, retraining the unemployed, educating children
and keeping promises to seniors. To that end he will be attend a
variety of events.
Senator Manchin's schedule for the remainder of the week is as follows:
Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 11 a.m.
W. Kent Carper Justice and Public Safety Complex.
Thursday, Feb. 23 at 8:45 a.m.
Riverview at Clendenin School
Thursday, Feb. 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Roane County High School
Thursday, Feb. 23 at 12 p.m.
Spencer Elementary School
Thursday, Feb. 23 at 1 p.m.
Spencer Middle School
Thursday, Feb. 23 at 2:30 p.m.
Spencer City Hall
Friday, Feb. 24 at 9:30 a.m.
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