MANCHIN HOLDS SECOND TELE-TOWN HALL WITH WEST VIRGINIA VETERANS

Last week I hosted a tele-town hall for Veterans who are concerned that they will lose the healthcare services they know and love at West Virginia's VA Medical Centers. I will not let the VA's proposed cuts to West Virginia Veterans' services happen on my watch.

Watch the previous session: https://youtu.be/kOG-i3JJsYU

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MANCHIN, BRAUN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO ADDRESS GAPS IN OPIOID APPROVAL PROCESS

“ It’s heartbreaking to lose so many of our fellow Americans and West Virginians to drug overdoses and it's far past time for Congress to take comprehensive, meaningful action to address this crisis."

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On Memorial Day, I visited the West Virginia Veterans Memorial to pay respects to West Virginians who have given the ultimate sacrifice for the cause of freedom. Thank you to the young men and women of the Charleston Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol for standing guard over the memorial.

Mr. Cantley of Charleston contacted my office after his social security benefits were seized for an overpayment of benefits. After working with multiple agencies, my staff resolved his issue which "took the wait of the world off his shoulders."

If you or someone you know is in need of assistance with a state or federal agency, please contact my office at 304-342-5855.

With the help of my staff, I was honored to lend my voice of support for several events in the region: Helping Heroes setup at Veterans Tele-Town Hall in Wheeling; Veterans Tele-Town Hall viewing in Wheeling; grand opening of the Hazel and JW Ruby Community Sports Complex in Morgantown; All-Girls Robotics Competition in Charleston; Memorial Day celebrations with: the American Legion Post 45 in Follansbee; Vietnam Veteran Robert Blake from the American Legion in Moundsville; monument at the Marshall County Courthouse; Grave of the Unknown Soldier in McMechen; American Legion Commander in McMechen; Honor Guard at McMechen Cemetery.

Current Issues for West Virginia Small Business Leaders

The Alliance for the Economic Development of Southern West Virginia is seeking feedback from West Virginia business owners or operators.

Participate in the annual survey for small business leaders and take the survey at this link:
2022 Business Leaders Survey

Low Income Energy Assistance Programs

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resource (DHHR) is now accepting applications for the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program and Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program. These federally funded programs are available to West Virginia state residents for heating, water and sewer bills.

Those interested in applying may contact their local DHHR office with questions or to request an interview to determine eligibility.

A list of local offices may be found HERE or by calling 304-352-4431.